Finnish language Startti courses
Startti courses are free Finnish language courses for immigrants and refugees who live in Vantaa.
Startti courses Autumn 2026
Registration for the Autumn 2026 Startti courses starts on August 10. at 9 a.m. online at bit.ly/startitvantaa
Initial guidance and registration on site at Opistalo on Monday 10.8. from 9 to 12, Lummetie 5.
Registration for slow and ABC courses in study counseling.
No teaching during autumn vacation 12.–16.10.2026.
Courses in Tikkurila, Autumn 2026
| Date | Time | Course | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mon and Wed 31.8.–16.12. |
13–14.30 | ABC course for the illiterate |
Kultarikontie 1, 2. krs |
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Tue and Thu 1.9.–17.12. |
13–14.30 | ABC course for slow readers |
Kultarikontie 1, 2. krs |
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Mon and Wed 19.10.–16.12. |
13.30–15 | Slow Finnish course from level 0 |
Kultarikontie 1, 2. krs |
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Tue and Thu 1.9.–17.12 |
13.15–15.45 | Finnish course from level 0 |
Kultarikontie 1, 2. krs |
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Tue and Thu 18.8.–17.12. |
13–14.30 | Slow Finnish course in computer class from level A1.1 |
Opistotalo, Lummetie 5 |
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Mon and Wed 2.9.–16.12. |
13.30–15 | Finnish course from level A1.1 |
Opistotalo, Lummetie 5 |
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Tue and Thu 1.9.–17.12. |
15–16.30 | Finnish course from level A1.2 |
Kultarikontie 1, 2. krs |
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Wed 2.9.–16.12. |
10.30–12.30 | Conversation course from level A1.3 |
Taidekeskus, Lummetie 4 |
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Wed 2.9.–16.12. |
13.30–15 | Finnish course from level A1.3 |
Taidekeskus, Lummetie 4 |
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Tue and Fri 1.9.–18.12. |
13–14.30 | Finnish course from level A2.1 |
Kultarikontie 1, 2. krs |
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Tue and Thu 18.8.–17.12. |
9.30–12 | Finnish course at level B1 |
Taidekeskus, Lummetie 4 |
Courses online, Autumn 2026
| Date | Time | Course |
|---|---|---|
|
Tue 20.10.–15.12. |
12–13.30 | Finnish course online from level 0 |
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Tue 8.9.–8.12. |
14–15.30 | Finnish course online from level A1.1 |
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Tue 1.9.–15.12. |
15–16.30 | Finnish course online from level A1.2 |
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Thu 10.9.–10.12. |
14–15.30 | Finnish online course from level A1.3 |
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Mon 7.9.–14.12. |
9.30–11 | Finnish online course at level A2.1 |
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Wed 2.9.–9.12. |
9.30–11 | Finnish online course at level A2.2 |
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Fri 28.8.–11.12. |
9.30–11 | Finnish online course at level B1/B2 |
Courses in Myyrmäki, Autumn 2026
| Date | Time | Course | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mon and Fri 4.9.–18.12. |
9–10.30 | ABC course for the illiterate | Vaskivuorentie 10 B, 3. krs |
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Mon and Fri 4.9.–18.12. |
11–12.30 | ABC course for slow readers | Vaskivuorentie 10 B, 3. krs |
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Tue and Thu 1.9.–17.12. |
9–10.30 | Finnish course from level 0 | Vaskivuorentie 10 B, 3. krs |
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Tue and Thu 1.9.–17.12. |
11–12.30 | Finnish course from level A1.1 | Vaskivuorentie 10 B, 3. krs |
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Wed and Fri 2.9.–18.12. |
13–14.30 | Finnish course at level B1 | Vaskivuorentie 10 B, 3. krs |
Courses in Martinlaakso, Autumn 2026
| Date | Time | Course | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tue and Thu 1.9.–17.12. |
9–10.30 | Finnish course from level A1.2 |
Martinlaakson yhteisötila, Laajaniityntie 3 |
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Wed and Fri 2.9.–18.12. |
9.30-11 | Finnish course from level A1.3 |
Martinlaakson yhteisötila, Laajaniityntie 3 |
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Tue and Thu 1.9.–17.12. |
11–12.30 | Finnish course from level A2 |
Martinlaakson yhteisötila, Laajaniityntie 3 |
Courses in Hakunila, Autumn 2026
| Date | Time | Course | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mon and Wed 2.9.–16.12. |
16.30–18 | Finnish course from level 0 |
Lehtikuusen koulu Kaarna, Hiirakkotie 9 |
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Mon and Wed 2.9.–16.12. |
18.15–19.45 | Finnish course from level A1.3 |
Lehtikuusen koulu Kaarna, Hiirakkotie 9 |
Courses in Koivukylä, Autumn 2026
| Date | Time | Course | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tue and Thu 1.9.–17.12. |
9.15–10.45 | Finnish course from level A1.1 |
Koivukylän asukastila, Hakopolku 2 |
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Tue and Thu 1.9.–17.12. |
11.15–12.45 | Finnish course from level A1.2 |
Koivukylän asukastila, Hakopolku 2 |
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Wed 9.9.–16.12. |
9–10.30 | Finnish course from level A1.3 |
Kytöpuiston koulu, Peltoniemenkuja 1 |
SUOMI EXPRESS- beginners' courses
SUOMI EXPRESS Finnish language courses are beginners' courses from level 0. They are free of charge for residents of Vantaa. Students can participate only once in the SUOMI EXPRESS course. It is a first course of Finnish for students who have no prior studies or skills in Finnish language. Register online. The courses are three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays In Tikkurila at Lummetie 4 (Library building) and in Martinlaakso at Laajaniityntie 3 (Martinlaakson yhteisötila)
Groups Autumn 2026 Tikkurila
| Group | Date and time | Registration starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
3.8.-7.9.2026 klo 9-12.30 |
2.6.2026 |
| 2 |
9.9.-9.10.2026 klo 9-12.30 |
3.8.2026 |
| 3 |
12.10-13.11.2026 klo 9-12.30 |
9.9.2026 |
| 4 |
16.11.-18.12.2026 klo 9-12.30 |
12.10..2026 |
Groups Autumn 2026 Martinlaakso
| Group | Date and time | Registration starts |
| 1 | 10.8.-28.8.2026 | 2.6.2026 |
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