To get the best help for your situation, first answer the questions on the Preliminary questions page.
What to do?
Unemployment
Language study
Find out if you are eligible for integration training
First, discuss with the expert at the TE Office or your municipality's employment services whether you would be eligible for integration training. The integration training usually includes studying Finnish or Swedish.
Updated: 29/4/2022
Discuss the immigrant's independent studies
If you do not have access to integration training, discuss with the expert at the TE Office or your municipality's employment services whether you can study Finnish or Swedish independently.
Updated: 29/4/2022
You can study a language part-time.
In any case, you can usually study Finnish or Swedish part-time
- at adult education centres
- at university and open university.
Discuss your studies with the expert at the TE Office or your municipality before starting them.
When you get a job, ask your employer if you can improve your language skills during the employment relationship.
You can study Finnish or Swedish freely online: Finnish online - InfoFinland.fiOpens in a new window..
Updated: 6/5/2022
You will also receive support in other matters
Seek service guidance for immigrants if you need guidance and advice in relation to
- integration
- health and social services
- housing
- studies
- questions related to work
Updated: 29/4/2022