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    Asiakasnäkymä
    Kunnat
    Updated 27.06.2025

    Assessment of initial Finnish proficiency by TESTIPISTE

    The initial language proficiency test assesses your level of Finnish proficiency. Once you have completed the test, you will be directed to suitable integration training, instruction in reading and writing skills or other training or services.
    Service implementation:
    Contact service
    Life situation and service category:
    On integration period,
    Language training
    Service language:
    Finnish
    Charges:
    The service is free of charge

    Who is the service for?

    The service is suitable for you if:

    • your municipality of residence is located in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area (Espoo, Kauniainen, Helsinki, Vantaa), Central Uusimaa, Eastern Uusimaa, Western Uusimaa or the Raseborg region
    • you are entitled to an integration plan
    • you are in the initial phase of integration.
    Participant’s municipality of residence:
    Municipality of residence does not matter
    Age:
    Kaikille työikäisille

    How can I participate in the service?

    Your assigned specialist will direct you to an assessment of your initial Finnish proficiency.

    Conditions for participating in the service:

    The client’s need for services is assessed by their assigned specialist.

    Benefits of participating in the service:

    After the test, you will receive an assessment of your level of language proficiency and a recommendation on training or services suitable for you.

    How is the service organised?

    The initial language proficiency assessment is conducted in person. It takes 1–4 hours.

    The initial language proficiency assessment includes:

    1. an assessment of the ability to read and write using the Latin alphabet
    2. an assessment of Finnish proficiency:
    3. language proficiency by competence area (listening comprehension, speaking, reading comprehension and writing)
    4. language proficiency by skill level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, from level 0 to level B1.1)
    5. an assessment of learning skills in order to identify the most suitable training path.

    Places of implementation:
    Helsinki Metropolitan Area: Helsinki
    Central Uusimaa: Järvenpää
    Eastern Uusimaa: Porvoo
    Western Uusimaa and Raseborg region: Kirkkonummi, Lohja and Raseborg