Finnish language Startti courses
Startti courses are free Finnish language courses for immigrants and refugees who live in Vantaa.
Startti courses Summer 2026
Registration for the June 2026 Startti courses begins on April 22, 2026 at 9 a.m. online at bit.ly/kesastartit. Registration for the August courses begins on June 2, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Registration for the SUOMI EXPRESS courses begins online at bit.ly/suomiexpress
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.
Registration for autumn courses starts on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 9 a.m. from the link bit.ly/startitvantaa
Courses in Tikkurila, Summer 2026
| Date | Time | Course | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.5.–18.6. |
TUES and THURS 13–14.30 |
ABC-course from level 0 | Lummetie 5 |
| 2.6.–25.6. |
TUE, WED and THURS 9.30–12 |
Slow Finnish course from level 0 | Kultarikontie 1 A |
| 18.5.–17.6. |
MON and WED 13–14.30 |
Slow Finnish course from level A1.1 in the computer class |
Lummetie 5 |
| 19.5.–25.6. |
TUESDAY and THURSDAY 12–13.30 |
Finnish course from level A1.1 | Lummetie 5 |
| 2.6.–25.6. |
TUE, WED and THURS 13–14.30 |
Slow Finnish course from level A1.2 | Kultarikontie 1 A |
| 19.5.–25.6. |
TUESDAY and THURSDAY 14–15.30 |
Finnish course from level A1.2 | Lummetie 5 |
| 1.6.–26.6. |
MON, WED and FRI 9–10.30 |
Finnish course from level A1.3 | Lummetie 5 |
| 1.6.–26.6. |
MON, WED and FRI 11–12.30 |
Finnish course from level A2.1 | Lummetie 5 |
| 2.6.–25.6. |
TUESDAY and THURSDAY 9–11.30 |
Finnish course from level A2.2 | Lummetie 5 |
| 2.6.–25.6. |
TUESDAY and THURSDAY 13.30–15 |
Finnish course from level B1 | Lummetie 5 |
| 4.8.–27.8. |
TUESDAY and THURSDAY 12.30–14 |
Finnish course from level A1.1 | Lummetie 4 |
| 4.8.–27.8. |
TUESDAY and THURSDAY 14.30–16 |
Finnish course from level A1.2 | Lummetie 4 |
| 25.5.–26.6. |
MON, WED and FRI 9–12.30 |
SUOMI EXPRESS -course Beginner's course from level 0 |
Lummetie 4 |
| 3.8.–7.9. |
MON, WED and FRI 9–12.30 |
SUOMI EXPRESS -course Beginner's course from level 0 |
Lummetie 4 |
Courses online, Summer 2026
| date | Time | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 18.5.–24.6. |
TUES 13.30–15.30 |
Beginner course online from level 0 |
| 28.5.–25.6. |
THU 10–11.30 |
Online conversation course from level A1.2 |
| 28.5.–25.6. |
THU 13.30–15 |
Online conversation course from level A2 |
| 25.5.-22.6. |
MON klo 14-15:30 |
Online conversation course from level A2 |
Courses in Myyrmäki/Martinlaakso, Summer 2026
| Date | Time | Course | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.5.–17.6. |
MON and WED klo 12–13.30 |
Finnish course from level A1.3 |
Myyrinki, Vaskivuorentie 10 B |
| 18.5.–17.6. |
MON and WED klo 14–15.30 |
Finnish course from level A2 |
Myyrinki, Vaskivuorentie 10 B |
| 10.8.–28.8. | MON, TUE, THURS klo 9–12.30 and FRI klo 9–11.30 |
SUOMI EXPRESS-course Beginner's course from level 0
|
Martinlaakson yhteisötila, Laajaniityntie 3 |
Courses in Koivukylä, Summer 2026
| Date | Time | Course | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
19.5.–16.6.
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TUE 12.30–15 |
Finnish course from level A1.2 |
Koivukylän asukastila, Hakopolku 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mon and Wed 31.8.–16.12. |
13–14.30 | ABC course for the illiterate |
Kultarikontie 1, 2. krs |
|
Tue and Thu 1.9.–17.12. |
13–14.30 | ABC course for slow readers |
Kultarikontie 1, 2. krs |
|
Mon and Wed 19.10.–16.12. |
13.30–15 | Slow Finnish course from level 0 |
Kultarikontie 1, 2. krs |
|
Tue and Thu 1.9.–17.12 |
13.15–15.45 | Finnish course from level 0 |
Kultarikontie 1, 2. krs |
|
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 |
|
Wed 2.9.–16.12. |
10.30–12.30 | Conversation course from level A1.3 |
Taidekeskus, Lummetie 4 |
|
Wed 2.9.–16.12. |
13.30–15 | Finnish course from level A1.3 |
Taidekeskus, Lummetie 4 |
|
Tue and Fri 1.9.–18.12. |
13–14.30 | Finnish course from level A2.1 |
Kultarikontie 1, 2. krs |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
Tue and Thu 1.9.–17.12. |
11.15–12.45 | Finnish course from level A1.2 |
Koivukylän asukastila, Hakopolku 2 |
|
Wed 9.9.–16.12. |
9–10.30 | Finnish course from level A1.3 |
Kytöpuiston koulu, Peltoniemenkuja 1 |
Free of charge 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
13.1.-11.6. TUES and THURS Registration begins 15.12.2025 |
9.30-11.30 |
Level B1 Tikkurila, Lummetie 4 |
V260503 |
|
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