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Finnish language courses
Helsinki Adult Education Centre offers Finnish language courses at beginner (level 0), basic (A1.1–A2.2), intermediate (B1–B2) and advanced (C1–C2). The centre also organises general Finnish language examinations (intermediate level) and a variety of YKI practice courses for the general Finnish language examination.
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Study advice
Course info
The lesson lasts 45 minutes. The language of instruction in the courses is usually Finnish, but in some courses, auxiliary languages, usually English or Russian, can be used if necessary. You can ask the student advisor which language will be used in the course.
You can request a certificate from the office once the course has been completed.
Teaching materials
Teaching materials and methods vary so that everyone can find the right training for them.
Books and digital books are not included in the price. It is recommended to purchase the textbook only after the first lesson.
Course level classifications
The course levels (A1.1-C2) are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF). There are several basic, beginner and advanced courses, intermediate and advanced courses, and specialized courses.
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 from home. You will receive a link that 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.
"Overall, it was one of the best Finnish courses I took at Aikuisopisto. Lessons and exercises weren't repetitive, materials were quite diverse and engaging, and homework was actually checked. I also liked the way the homework and each lesson's agenda were shared with students through Padlet. When I missed a few Lessons I didn't have to search for emails for specific Lessons and could take a look at everything we had learned in a single place."
Student
Finnish – Finnish courses
Voluntary training
Self-directed education means studying that can be supported by unemployment benefits. Language studies must be studied for at least 20 hours per week.
- The course can be studied independently if there are 15–25 contact hours. If there are 15 hours of contact hours, there will be at least 5 hours of homework per week.
- The employment services officer will decide whether you can study on your own. Seek support from your officer. before the beginning of the course.
- You must pay the course fee yourself.
- At the end of the course, you will receive a language level assessment and a certificate of completion if you have attended at least 80% of the lessons.