Come and study with us

You can apply to Basic Education at any time of the year. We also have Finnish courses for beginners.

Basic education for adults who have moved to Finland

At Helsingin aikuisopiston peruskoulu, you can study in the Literacy Phase, the Introductory Phase or the Final Phase. When you apply, we invite you to an entrance exam. We choose the right phase for you based on the entrance exam.

Studies usually start in August or January.

The basic education certificate helps you to get into vocational education and to get Finnish citizenship.

Come and learn Finnish!

Helsingin aikuisopiston peruskoulu has Finnish courses for beginners. The courses are open to everyone. One course costs €40.

You can take a course if you are 18 or older, live in Finland and can read and write in the Latin alphabet.

Erasmus+ mobility project takes our students and staff around Europe

The Finnish National Agency for Education has granted Helsingin aikuisopiston peruskoulu an Erasmus+ accreditation until 2027. With the accreditation, we get funding every year for mobility periods for students and staff. Students and staff visit schools in different parts of Europe (job shadowing and group visits) or take part in courses there.

Basic Education Office

If you need help, you can call us, send us an email or come to the office. We are happy to help you with your application to Basic Education. We can also tell you more about the application process and about studying in Basic Education.