Asiakasnäkymä
Study paths for long-time immigrants living in Finland (slow, basic and fast)
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Who is the service for?
This training is for you if you have lived in Finland for an extended period of time. The training particularly focuses on developing Finnish language and communication skills, information and communication technology skills and working life skills. Additionally, the training includes personal guidance and an on-the-job learning period lasting six weeks. Training is organised according to three different learning speeds (slow study path, basic study path, and fast study path).
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How can I participate in the service?
Your assigned specialist will direct you to this training.
Your assigned specialist assesses your need for services.
- During integration training, you can complete certificates required in working life (such as the hygiene passport or occupational safety card) if necessary.
- You can complete a national certificate of language proficiency (YKI certificate).
- The process to seek recognition of a foreign degree may be initiated during the training.
- A portfolio will be compiled during the training, containing the key documents related to education and training you have completed, your plan for the future and job seeking. You can utilise this portfolio in applying for training and searching for a job.
How is the service organised?
Training locations: Helsinki
To access the training, you need to be directed to it by your assigned specialist.
Of the content of the national core curriculum, this training particularly focuses on language and communication skills, information and communication technology skills, working life skills and guidance. The content may be tailored according to the group’s needs and combined with other teaching and guidance as needed.
- Training programmes can start at language proficiency levels 0–A2.1.
- The target language proficiency level at the end of training is at least B1.1–B1.2.
- The group size is 18–20 students.
Duration of the training:
- Slow study path for long-time immigrants living in Finland: 240 weekdays in total (module 1: 60 days, module 2: 80 days, module 3: 100 days)
- Basic study path for long-time immigrants living in Finland: 200 weekdays in total (module 1: 60 days, module 2: 60 days, module 3: 80 days)
- Fast study path for long-time immigrants living in Finland: 200 weekdays in total (module 1: 60 days, module 2: 60 days, module 3: 80 days)