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Multilingual civic orientation

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Multilingual civic orientation is a course where you can get accurate knowledge about Finnish society. The course is in your own language or in a language that you speak well /have proficiency. The course helps you understand everyday matters in Finland.

Main themesof the course are:

  • Laws and rights in Finland
  • Housing and living
  • Work and study
  • Functioning of Finnish society, rig ...

Do the following

Multilingual civic orientation course is for you if you reside in Jyväskylä and you have either an integration plan or a multi-agency integration plan.

Civic orientation course is primarily for you if you have recently moved to Finland. Longer term residents can also participate in the course depending on the availability of places.

The course lasts 70 hours.

The organizer of the course is the Jyväskylä Employment Services, International House Jyväskylä.

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To whom and on what terms

Multilingual civic orientation course is for you if:

  • you reside in Jyväskylä and
  • you have a valid integration plan or multi-agency integration plan.

Civic orientation course is primarily for you if you have recently moved to Finland. Longer term residents can also participate in the course depending on the availability of places.

The course lasts 70 hours.

Area

Jyväskylä, Muurame (job-seeking clients)

Jyväskylä (people outside the labor force)

The organizer of the course is the Jyväskylä Employment Services, International House Jyväskylä.

Background information

The Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration (681/2023)

The service is provided by

City of Jyväskylä

Responsible for the service

City of Jyväskylä
Text edited by: City of Jyväskylä
Updated: 2/2/2026