Multilingual civic orientation is a service supporting integration that provides immigrants with a broader understanding of the functioning of Finnish society in their native language or in another language they know well. Multilingual civic orientation includes at least 70 hours of teaching and independent study. Instruction can be provided either in-person, online or as a combination of the two ...
An integration client has the right to an integration plan. When preparing the plan, participation in multilingual civic orientation is agreed upon. The client will receive an invitation if a group in their own language starts.
If multilingual civic orientation is not organised in your municipality, contact the employment authority and ask about the possibility to participate.
Multilingual civic orientation courses are primarily open to immigrants who have a valid integration plan.
Multilingual civic orientation is a service supporting integration that provides immigrants with a broader understanding of the functioning of Finnish society in their native language or in another language they know well. Dialogue, or the opportunity to ask questions and discuss what has been learned, is a key aspect of multilingual civic orientation. It supports learning while strengthening the inclusion and agency of immigrants.
Multilingual civic orientation includes at least 70 hours of teaching and independent study. Instruction can be provided either in-person, online or as a combination of the two methods. The orientation includes information on
The multilingual civic orientation teacher is a person who has a good command of both the language of instruction and Finnish or Swedish and who is also well-versed in Finnish society, the service system and culture.