Finnish and Swedish in Kokkola
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Opportunities to study Finnish or Swedish
You can study Finnish and Swedish starting from the basics at Kokkola adult education center.
The Federation of Education in Central Ostrobothnia, Kpedu, offers Finnish studies in Kälviä in the form of literacy studies and at basic levels 1 and 2, and in Kokkola in the form of preparatory education for programmes leading to an upper secondary qualification (TUVA).
At Kronoby Folk High School, Kvarnen, you can study Finnish and Swedish at the basic or advanced level.
The education providers also offer evening and conversation courses, which can be attended at low cost even while working or studying for a professional qualification.
You can also study Finnish and Swedish through distance learning courses or independently online.
If you are a jobseeker, you may be referred to language training in the form of labour market training.
If you are entitled to integration assistance, please contact an expert at the TE Office or the local government pilot on employment before applying.
For more information on language courses, contact the Welcome Office or an expert of employment services.
Further information: Finnish and Swedish