Tips for studies

Starting level 0 - No Finnish language skills

Basic level begins A1.1 - Language basics

Basic level A1.2 - Language basics

Basic level A1.3 - You can handle simple non-work-related situations. You can write a little.

Basic level A2.1 - You can handle running normal errands.

Basic level A2.2 - Your understanding is reasonably good with regard to familiar subjects. You can write simple language.

Intermediate level begins B1.1 - A moderate grasp of language in day-to-day situations related to work and leisure.

Intermediate level B1.2 - A fluent grasp of language in day-to-day situations related to work and leisure.

Intermediate level B2.1 - Basic level of independent language proficiency.

Intermediate level B2.2 - Functional level of independent language proficiency.

Advanced level C - Language skills are excellent or comparable to a native speaker.

Use the course search to search for Finnish-language courses by city: Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen. If you select 'Helsinki', the courses organised in Helsinki will be listed in the search results.

Courses can be searched for using the following features:

1. Easy-going

2. Proceeds quickly

3. For those with a higher education background

4. Finnish for people who cannot read or write (who can read in their own language)

5. Preparatory for the YKI test