At the beginning of the course, the level of Finnish language skills is tested. The education is then targeted accordingly.
TO WHOM?
• For you who are interested in the Finnish language and culture.
• For you who do not speak Finnish but want to live in Finland.
• For you who want to review beginner’s course.
• For you who have primary and / or vocational education from your own country.
• For you who want to work in Finland or are interested in postgraduate studies in Finnish.
WHY?
In the Finnish language course, you study Finnish, oral communication and social studies. The aim is to support the integration of immigrants and strengthen the study skills. You can study Finnish for one or two years. You will improve your chances of entering Finnish working life by participating in an internship that is part of your studies
WHAT?
The Finnish 1 course starts with the basics of the Finnish language and aims at the language skill level A1.3.
The Finnish 2 course repeats previously learned basics and aims at skill level A2 or B1. The studies cover different areas of language skills, speaking and writing, and reading and listening comprehension. The training includes supervised instruction for an average of 25 hours per week. If necessary and whenever possible, we also teach B2 - C1 level students or even illiterate students.
HOW?
The learning environment is multicultural, and the aim of teaching is not only integration but also to support the student's own cultural identity and to promote tolerance and equality. Culture and society are introduced through various celebrations, theme days and visitors, which bring variety to the teaching. The studies also include an internship at a local company or educational institution. Oral skills are also practiced with native Finns. Information and communication technology is used in multiple ways.
The intensive Finnish language course is aimed at adult immigrants who want to develop their Finnish language skills and ability to communicate in different situations. The purpose of the studies is to develop vocabulary, listening comprehension, speaking and oral skills as well as reading comprehension and writing skills.
Teaching is aimed at levels A (A1.1 to A2.2) and B (B1.1 to B2.2) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CERF Levels).
If the unemployment office has approved your studies as part of your integration plan, studying in a Finnish language course can be free of charge. Contact your unemployment office before starting your studies.
Otherwise
If you live in SKO the tuition fee is 50 € / week.
If you don´t live in SKO the tuition fee is 30 € / week.
Material fee is 20 € / semester.
APPLY CONTINUOUSLY
Fill in the application form at:
https://sko.inschool.fi/browsecourses
Call:
+ 358 50 336 7137
Send an email:
info [at] sko.fi
Send an email:
info [at] sko.fi
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https://sko.inschool.fi/connect
Address: Opistokatu 1
57600 Savonlinna
Office hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00-15:00
+358 15 572 910
Outside office hours:
+358 50 336 7137
Email: info[at]sko.fi
More contact details
APPLICATION FORM
TEACHERS
+358 44 735 4821
GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR
+358 44 704 7505
