We organise free-of-charge Finnish language studies for people who have moved to Joensuu from abroad. The basic course is designed for those who do not speak Finnish at all or speak it very little, while the intermediate course is for those who understand the basics of the language. The advanced course is for those who speak Finnish quite fluently.

Choose NON-STOP SUOMI– ALKEISRYHMÄ (beginners), if you know little to no Finnish.

Choose NON-STOP SUOMI– KESKITASON RYHMÄ (intermediate), if you have participated in the beginner course and have mastered the basics of Finnish.

Choose NON-STOP SUOMI– EDISTYNEIDEN RYHMÄ (advanced), if you can already have day-to-day conversations in Finnish.

NOTE! TEACHING LOCATION CHANGED: 

TEACHING LOCATION: 

The courses are held at Luotsi at Koskikatu 5, (Carelicum). When attending the morning courses, the entrance to the classroom is inside Carelicum. For the evening courses the entrance is in Torikatu 21 C, wait for the teacher before 5 pm. by the door in Torikatu 21 C. The teacher will let the whole group into the classroom at once. So be sure to be there on time, especially for evening classes!

NOTE! REGISTRATION FOR COURSES ONLY VIA E-MAIL!

We are accepting registrations only by email registration.internationalhouse@joensuu.fi. Registration via Whatsapp messages is no longer possible. We will only consider registrations received by email after the registration has been opened. Thank you!

Registration for the courses starts 30.12.2024 at 9:00am. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. 

Register for the course via email: registration.internationalhouse@joensuu.fi

In your message upon registration, be sure to mention:

• Your name,
• Your phone number and/or your email
• Which course you want to register for (you can read the course descriptions below).

By registering for a course, you commit to attending classes on a weekly basis. You can only enrol on one course. Your class takes place once a week for eight weeks.

The maximum group size is 20 people. Please let us know if you cancel. If the course is full, we will put you on a standby list and let you know if a vacancy arises.

Choose NON-STOP – BEGINNERS GROUP, if you don't know a word of Finnish yet or very little Finnish.

Choose NON-STOP – INTERMEDIATE GROUP, if you have already participated in a beginners' group, you already know the basics of the beginners' group, and you already speak some Finnish. 

Choose NON-STOP – ADVANCED, if you can already communicate in Finnish in everyday situations.

Timetable: 13.1.2025-26.2.2025

BEGINNER GROUPS:

1. BEGINNER GROUP ON MONDAYS from 10am to 11:30am – starting from 13.1.2025

2. BEGINNER GROUP ON TUESDAYS from 5pm to 6:30pm - starting from 14.1.2025

INTERMEDIATE GROUPS:

1. INTERMEDIATE GROUP ON WEDNESDAYS from 10am to 11:30am - starting from 15.1.2025

2. INTERMEDIATE GROUP ON WEDNESDAYS from 5pm to 6:30pm - starting from 15.1.2025

ADVANCED GROUPS:

ADVANCED GROUP ON MONDAYS from 5pm to 6:30pm - starting from 13.1.2025

Finnish language studies offered by our partners

The open university of the University of Eastern Finland

The open university of the University of Eastern Finland organizes Finnish language courses as distance teaching and some courses are also offered as contact teaching on Joensuu and Kuopio campuses. The studies are open for anyone for a fee. More information can be found here.

Karelia Open UAS

At Karelia Open UAS, you can study Finnish language courses from level 0 to level B2. All courses are online. Language Café courses have meetings with the teacher and the group, but other courses are independent studying. Courses are open to everyone for a fee. More information can be found here.

TE Office of North Karelia

Integration training offers adult immigrants better chances of becoming an equal member of Finnish society. Integration training offers language skills and useful knowledge and prepares the person for studies and employment.

The TE Office will refer you to integration training if:

• you have lived in Finland for less than three years
• you are 17 years old or older
• you are unemployed or about to become unemployed
• the integration training meets your studying skills, and
• the integration training supports your goals related to integration and employment.

Sign up at your nearest TE Office and they will evaluate your options of starting integration training.

The ‘working life oriented Finnish’ coaching (page in Finnish) teaches you Finnish language and working life skills. The coaching is aimed at all immigrants who need support with their Finnish language skills.
The Finnish language studies are carried out at the workplace. Having a job before the coaching begins helps you study the language. If you have not found a job yet, the coaching service can help you find a job or a work trial position.

Joensuu Community College

The Community College offers Finnish language courses subject to a fee for students with various skill levels. Learn more about the available courses.