Finnish language Startti courses
Startti courses are free Finnish language courses for immigrants and refugees who live in Vantaa.
Startti courses Spring 2026
Registration for the Spring 2026 Startti Courses begins on December 1, 2025 at 9 a.m. online at bit.ly/startitvantaa
Registration for slow-paced and ABC courses is available at the student counseling. You can find Student Counseling information at the bottom of the page.
NOTE! You can participate in one twice-weekly course at a time. Or in two once-weekly courses.
Courses in Tikkurila, Spring 2026
| Date | Time | Course | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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13.1.–12.5. Tues and Thurs |
9–10.30 | ABC course for illiterate people | Kultarikontie 1 A |
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20.1.–12.5. Tues |
14.15–15.45 | Revision course from level A1.1 | Lummetie 5 |
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12.1.–13.5. Mon and Wed |
9–10.30 | Slow advanced course from level A1.2 | Lummetie 2 |
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13.1.–12.5. Tues and Thurs |
11–12.30 | ABC course for slow readers | Kultarikontie 1 A |
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12.1.–13.5. Mon and Wed |
13–14.30 | Slow advanced course in computer class | Lummetie 5 |
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12.1.–11.5. Mon |
13.30–15.30 | Conversation course at level A1.2–A1.3 | Lummetie 5 |
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15.1.–12.5. Tues and Thurs |
13–14.30 | Slow beginner course in computer class | Lummetie 5 |
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12.1.–13.5. Mon and Wed |
13.30–15 | Advanced course from level A1.1 | Kultarikontie 1 A |
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12.1.–13.5. Mon and Wed |
13.30–15 | Advanced course from level A1.3 | Lummetie 5 |
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15.1.–12.5. Tues and Thurs |
13.15–15.45 | Beginner's course from level 0 | Kultarikontie 1 A |
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15.1.–12.5. Tues and Thurs |
15–16.30 | Advanced course from level A1.2 | Kultarikontie 1 A |
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12.1.–13.5. Mon and Wed |
11–12.30 | Advanced course from level A2.1 | Lummetie 2 |
Courses online, Spring 2026
| date | Time | Course |
|---|---|---|
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20.1.–12.5. Tues |
13.30–15 | Beginner's course from level 0 |
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22.1.–7.5. Thu |
12–13.30 | Advanced course from level A1.1 |
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22.1.–7.5. Thu |
14-15.30 | Advanced course at level A1.3 |
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14.1.–13.5. Wed and Fri |
9.30–11 | computer course from level A2.2 |
Courses in Myyrmäki/Martinlaakso, Spring 2026
| Date | Time | Course | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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12.1.–11.5. Mon and Fri |
9–10.30 | ABC course for illiterate people | Vaskivuorentie 10 B, 3. krs |
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12.1.–11.5. Mon and Fri |
11–12.30 | ABC course for slow readers | Vaskivuorentie 10 B, 3. krs |
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14.1.–13.5. Wed |
10.30–12 | Slow advanced course from level A1.2 | Vaskivuorentie 10 B, 3. krs |
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13.1.–12.5. Tues and Thurs |
9–10.30 | Advanced course from level A1.2 | Vaskivuorentie 10 B, 3. krs |
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13.1.–12.5. Tues and Thurs |
11–12.30 | Advanced course from level A1.3 | Vaskivuorentie 10 B, 3. krs |
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14.1.–13.5. Tue and Wed |
13–14.30 | Advanced course from level A2 | Vaskivuorentie 10 B, 3. krs |
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13.1.–12.5. Tues and Thurs |
9–10.30 | Beginner's course from level 0 |
Martinlaakson yhteisötila, Laajaniityntie 3 |
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13.1.–12.5. Tues and Thurs |
11–12.30 | Advanced course from level A1.1 |
Martinlaakson yhteisötila, Laajaniityntie 3 |
Courses in Koivukylä, Spring 2026
| Date | Time | Course | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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20.1.–12.5. Tues and Thurs |
11.15–12.45 | Advanced course from level A1.1 |
Koivukylän asukastila, Hakopolku 2 |
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20.1.–12.5. Tues and Thurs |
9.15–10.45 | Advanced course from level A1.2 |
Koivukylän asukastila, Hakopolku 2 |
Courses in Hakunila, Spring 2026
| Date | Time | Course | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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12.1.–11.5. Mon and Fri |
12–13.30 | Advanced course from level A1.2 |
Hakunila Library, Kimokuja 5 |
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12.1.–11.5. Mon and Wed |
16.30–18 | Advanced course from level A1.1 |
Lehtikuusi school, Hiirakkotie 9 |
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12.1.–11.5. Mon and Wed |
18.15–19.45 | Advanced course from level A1.3 |
Lehtikuusi school, Hiirakkotie 9 |
Courses in Kivistö, Spring 2026
| Date | Time | Course | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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28.1.–13.5. Wed |
14–16.30 | Beginner's course from level 0 |
Mosaiikki Library, Vantaankoskentie 69 |
Free of charge SUOMI EXPRESS- beginners' courses
SUOMI EXPRESS Finnish language beginners' courses at Vantaa adult education centre are free of charge. These courses are for residents and refugees in Vantaa only can participate only once in the SUOMI EXPRESS course. Register online. The courses are three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays In Tikkurila at Lummetie 4 (Library building) unless another address is mentioned.
Groups autumn 2025
| Group | Date | Time | Registration starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |
4.11.-19.12.2025 Tue, Thu, Fri Martinlaakso, Laajaniityntie 3 |
11-12.30 | 13.10.2025 |
| 12 | 17.11.-19.12.2025 | 9-12.30 | 13.10.2025 |
Groups spring 2026
| Group | Date | Time | Registration starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.1.-6.2.2026 | 9-12.30 | 1.12.2025 |
| 2 | 9.2.-13.3.2026 | 9-12.30 | 7.1.2026 |
| 3 | 16.3.-17.4.2026 | 9-12.30 | 9.2.2026 |
| 4 | 20.4.-22.5.2026 | 9-12.30 | 16.3.2026 |
| 5 | 25.5.-26.6.2026 | 9-12.30 | 20.4.2026 |
Paid SUOMI EXPRESS beginner courses
The paid Finnish language SUOMI EXPRESS courses are intensive beginner courses from level 0. The courses are intended for asylum seekers in Vantaa. The courses require reading and writing skills in Latin letters. The course price is 65€.
The courses are held three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 am to 12.30 pm in Tikkurila at Lummetie 4 (Library building)
Registration at the Student Counselling Office on Wednesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm at Opistotalo, Lummetie 5 and by phone from 12 pm to 1 pm at 0438250070
On Fridays from 12 pm to 1:30 pm at Myyrinki, Vaskivuorentie 10 B, 3rd floor
Email suomenkurssit@vantaa.fi
Groups spring 2026
| Group | Date | Registration begins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.1.-6.2.2026 9-12.30 | 12.1.2025 |
| 2 | 9.2.-13.3.2026 9-12.30 | 7.1.2026 |
| 3 | 16.3.-17.4.2026 9-12.30 | 9.2.2026 |
| 4 | 20.4.-22.5.2026 9-12.30 | 16.3.2026 |
| 5 | 25.5.-26.6.2026 9-12.30 | 20.4.2026 |
Finnish for advanced students
B and C level courses
The courses are intended for residents of Vantaa, and students are selected based on language skills. Basic proficiency in the Finnish language is required for the courses. The courses are free of charge.
Register for spring courses online at bit.ly/suomi_bc
| Date | Time | Course | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
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13.1.-11.6. TUES and THURS Registration begins 15.12.2025 |
9.30-11.30 |
Level B1 Tikkurila, Lummetie 4 |
V260503 |
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23.2.-17.6. MON and WED Registration begins 1.2.2026 |
13.30-15 |
Level B1.1. Vaskivuorentie 10 B 3.krs. |
V260510 |
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16.1.-29.5. FRI Registration begins 15.12.2025 |
12.30 - 14 | Online course B1-B2 | V260504 |
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15.1.-11.3. The course starts with a remote meeting on 15.1. 2026 16-17.30. Otherwise, you will study independently. |
B1 level independent writing course online |
V261003 | |
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19.3.-13.5. The course will start with a remote meeting on 19.2.2026 16-17.30 Otherwise, students will study independently. |
B2 / C1 level independent writing course online |
V261004 |
More information
Study counseling
Enquire about studying the Finnish language at Vantaa Adult Education Centre at study counseling.
Wednesdays from 13:00 to 15:00 Opistotalo, Lummetie 5 and by phone from 12:00 to 13:00 at 0438250070
Fridays 12-13:30 Myyrinki, Vaskivuorentie 10 B, 3rd floor.
By email suomenkurssit@vantaa.fi
Anni Kalinainen
Telephone hours on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 13:00
Minna Pelkola
K.O.T.O.N.A programme, social orientation and advanced courses