Swedish language courses
Swedish language courses range from beginners (with English as an auxiliary language) all the way up to B2 level.
Elementary Swedish language courses (0- A 1.3)
In the beginner level courses Beginner Swedish (EU 0- A 1.3), English is used as an auxiliary language in addition to Swedish, so it is not necessary to know Finnish, but Finnish-speaking students are also welcome to the courses.
Basic Swedish language courses (A2.1–A2.2)
Basic level Pre-intermediate Swedish (A2.2-B1) The course serves as a bridge towards the B1 level YKI test, which activates and deepens all areas of language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading comprehension. Late spring Revise Swedish grammar (A2.1-A2.2) activates the grammar issues of school Swedish in Swedish and Finnish that have become obscured over time.
Intermediate Swedish language courses (B1-B2)
At the intermediate level, less-used Swedish from primary and upper secondary schools is activated. The aim is primarily to practice speaking and listening skills for everyday life, work and/or travel situations, but grammar is also reviewed. Late spring Summer Swedish, hey, hey! (B1) takes you on an entertaining cultural journey to Finland and Sweden and the threshold for speaking Swedish is kept low in an encouraging and relaxed atmosphere!
Swedish language YKI test and preparation courses (B1)
The college also organizes general Swedish language exams at B1 intermediate level twice during the spring semester. More information about the YKI test can be found on the Finnish National Board of Education website. The college YKI Swedish / YKI Swedish A ja B The courses prepare for the intermediate YKI test with English as an auxiliary language in addition to Swedish.
“Excellent course! The atmosphere was good and encouraging and the tasks were fun. I gained a lot of courage and fluency in speaking Swedish.”
Student
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It's easy for us to come
College facilities Located with good transport connections, the courses are easy to get to. The courses are held at the university building on Runeberginkatu or in the center of Helsinki on Annankatu.
About study advice You will receive help with course selection and study-related questions. Feel free to contact us and together we will find the right course for you!
Course info
The lesson length is 45 minutes.
You can request a certificate from the office once the course has been completed.
Textbooks are not included in the course fee. We recommend that you purchase a textbook immediately after the first lesson. Textbooks for language courses can be purchased from bookstores, online bookstores, and through the publishers' websites. The college is not responsible for purchasing textbooks.
Learn more about language proficiency levels to choose the right language course for you.
Language courses cannot be paid for with sports and culture benefits, but if you want to study foreign languages and use the voluntary allowance provided by your employer for them, tax-free cultural benefit (max. €400 per year), the institute can make a separate agreement with your employer. In this case, you choose the language course yourself and the institute will invoice the entire course fee or the part of it determined by your employer directly from your employer, i.e. payment is not made via Edenred, Epass or Smartum. Ask our office for more information.
Distance teaching
Some of the teaching at Helsinki Adult Education Centre is organised via distance learning. The distance learning applications are easy to use and you can join the class even from home. The link you receive will automatically direct you to the distance learning class.
If you are using Moodle as your learning platform, you will receive a username and password by email before the course starts.