Life and Language in Helsinki
The links below will help you with questions regarding life in the capital region and language learning opportunities.
IN THE PROCESS OF SETTLING IN
Arriving to a new place can come with many questions about housing, schools, healthcare, transportation, and and and… The links below give you a good overview of a variety of topics you may or should consider.
LEARNING FINNISH AND SWEDISH
A variety of different Finnish courses
Finnish courses at the Open University
Different options to study Swedish
NATIONAL LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST (YKI)
If you would like to apply for the Finnish citizenship, you will have to pass the YKI Test.
FREE-TIME ACTIVITIES
Here you can find a helpful overview of different free-time activities like:
- Sports
- Libraries
- Museums
- Volunteering
- and more