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. |
MON and TUES 13.30–15 |
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 |
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.
|
TUE 12.30–15 |
Finnish course from level A1.2 |
Koivukylän asukastila, Hakopolku 2 |
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) unless another address is mentioned.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
16.1.-29.5. FRI Registration begins 15.12.2025 |
12.30 - 14 | Online course B1-B2 | V260504 |
|
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 | |
|
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