The courses will only be implemented if there is a sufficient number of paid participants by the end of the registration period. Please, remember to register on time and make sure that the course fee is paid on time. Only then can we ensure that the courses will take place.
summer COURSES
INTENSIVE BEGINNER'S COURSE AK0022 face-to-face - NEW
Courses will start only if there are enough participants who have paid the course fee by the last registration date 22.05. By joining, you will receive our monthly newsletter. If you choose to register as a member, an annual membership invoice will be sent to you each year.
We reserve the right to make changes.
- Registration period: 10.04. – 22.05.
- Monday to Thursday, 10.00-13.15 (incl. 15 minutes break); term 01.06. - 06.08.
- Starting level A0 target level A1.3
- 16 teaching hours per week (160 hours in total)
- Price: 125€ for Familia members (if you are not yet a member, you can become a member upon enrolment; membership fee for 2026 is 25€)
Non-member price 250€ (for non-residents) - Location: Familia's offices, Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, 10th floor
- You will need Suomen Mestari 1 (renewed edition) for the course
- The course will be held in cooperation with the VISIO Study Centre
Courses will start only if there are enough participants who have paid the course fee by the last registration date 22.05. By joining, you will receive our monthly newsletter. If you choose to register as a member, an annual membership invoice will be sent to you each year.
We reserve the right to make changes.
INTENSIVE BEGINNER'S COURSE AK0023 online - NEW
- Registration period: 10.04. – 22.05.
- Monday to Thursday, 10.00-13.15 (incl. 15 minutes break); term 01.06. - 06.08.
- Starting level A0 target level A1.3
- 16 teaching hours per week (160 hours in total)
- Price: 125€ for Familia members (if you are not yet a member, you can become a member upon enrolment; membership fee for 2026 is 25€)
Non-member price 250€ (for non-residents) - Location: Zoom
- You will need Suomen Mestari 1 (renewed edition) for the course
- The course will be held in cooperation with the VISIO Study Centre
Courses will start only if there are enough participants who have paid the course fee by the last registration date 22.05. By joining, you will receive our monthly newsletter. If you choose to register as a member, an annual membership invoice will be sent to you each year.
We reserve the right to make changes.
CONTINUATION 1 COURSE JK0018 online - NEW
- Registration period: 10.04. – 22.05.
- Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 17.00-19.30; term 01.06.-05.08.
- Starting level A1.2, target level A1.3
- 9 teaching hours per week (90 hours in total)
- Price: 65€ for Familia members (if you are not yet a member, you can become a member upon enrolment; membership fee for 2026 is 25€)
Non-member price 150€ (for non-residents) - Location: Zoom
- You will need Suomen Mestari 1 (renewed edition) for the course
- The course will be held in cooperation with the KSL Study Centre
Courses will start only if there are enough participants who have paid the course fee by the last registration date 22.05. By joining, you will receive our monthly newsletter. If you choose to register as a member, an annual membership invoice will be sent to you each year.
We reserve the right to make changes.
CONTINUATION 2 COURSE JK20017 face-to-face - NEW
- Registration period: 10.04. – 22.05.
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 13.30-16.00 (incl. 15 minutes break); term 01.06. - 05.08.
- Starting level A1.3 target level A2.1
- 9 teaching hours per week (90 hours in total)
- Price: 65€ for Familia members (if you are not yet a member, you can become a member upon enrolment; membership fee for 2026 is 25€)
Non-member price 150€ (for non-residents outside of Finland).
Location: Familia's offices, Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, 10th floor. - You will need Suomen Mestari 1 (renewed edition) and Suomen Mestari 2 (renewed edition) for the course
- The course will be held in cooperation with the KSL Study Centre
Courses will start only if there are enough participants who have paid the course fee by the last registration date 22.05. By joining, you will receive our monthly newsletter. If you choose to register as a member, an annual membership invoice will be sent to you each year.
We reserve the right to make changes.
BEGGINER’S COURSE AK0021 online
- Registration period: 25.02. – 18.03.
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 17.00-19.30 (incl. 15 minutes break); term 23.03. - 29.05 (no lesson on 03.04, 06.04. and 01.05.)
- Starting level A0, target level A1.2
- 9 teaching hours per week (81 teaching hours in total)
- Price: 50€ for Familia members (if you are not yet a member, you can become a member upon enrolment; membership fee for 2026 is 25€)
- Location: Zoom
- Note! You will need Suomen Mestari 1 (renewed edition) for the course
- The course will be held in cooperation with KSL Study Centre
Courses will start only if there are enough participants who have paid the course fee by the last registration date 18.03. By becoming a member of Familia, you will automatically be sent an annual invoice of €25. You will also receive our monthly newsletter as part of your membership with Familia.
We reserve the right to make changes.
BEGGINER’S COURSE AK0019 face-to-face
Courses will start only if there are enough participants who have paid the course fee by the last registration date 11.01.2026. By joining, you will automatically become a member for Familia and an invoice of 25€ is sent annually to you. You will also receive our monthly newsletter as part of your membership with Familia.
We reserve the right to make changes.
- Registration period: 17.12.2025 - 11.01.2026
- Monday and Wednesday, 13.00-15.30 (incl. 15 minutes break); term 19.01. - 27.05.2026 (no lesson on 06.04.)
- Starting level A0, target level A1.3
- 6 teaching hours per week (111 teaching hours in total)
- Price: 50€ for Familia members (if you are not yet a member, you can become a member upon enrolment; membership fee for 2026 is 25€)
- Non-member price 100€ (for non-residents only).
- Location: Familia's offices, Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, 10th floor.
- Teacher: Natalia Lebedeva
- Note! You will need Suomen Mestari 1 (renewed edition) for the course
- The teacher will also use her own material
- The course will be held in cooperation with KSL Study Centre
Courses will start only if there are enough participants who have paid the course fee by the last registration date 11.01.2026. By joining, you will automatically become a member for Familia and an invoice of 25€ is sent annually to you. You will also receive our monthly newsletter as part of your membership with Familia.
We reserve the right to make changes.
BEGGINER’S COURSE AK0020 online
We reserve the right to make changes.
- Registration period: 17.12.2025 - 11.01.2026
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 16.00-18.30 (incl. 15 minutes break); term 20.01. - 28.05.2026 (no lesson on 30.4. and 14.05.)
- Starting level A0, target level A1.3
- 6 teaching hours per week (108 teaching hours in total)
- Price: 50€ for Familia members (if you are not yet a member, you can become a member upon enrolment; membership fee for 2026 is 25€)
- Non-member price 100€ (for non-residents only).
- Location: Zoom
- Teacher: Erkki Sillaots
- Note! You will need Suomen Mestari 1 (renewed edition) for the course
- The teacher will also use his own material
- The course will be held in cooperation with KSL Study Centre
We reserve the right to make changes.
CONTINUATION COURSE 1 JK0016 face-to-face
Courses will start only if there are enough participants who have paid the course fee by the last registration date 11.01.2026. By joining, you will automatically become a member for Familia and an invoice of 25€ is sent annually to you. You will also receive our monthly newsletter as part of your membership with Familia.
We reserve the right to make changes.
- Registration period: 17.12.2025 - 11.01.2026
- Monday and Wednesday, 10.00-12.30 (incl. 15 minutes break); term 19.01. - 27.05.2026 (no lesson on 06.04.)
- Starting level A1.2, target level A1.3
- 6 teaching hours per week (111 teaching hours in total)
- Price: 50€ for Familia members (if you are not yet a member, you can become a member upon enrolment; membership fee for 2026 is 25€)
- Non-member price 100€ (for non-residents only).
- Location: Familia's offices, Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, 10th floor.
- Teacher: Natalia Lebedeva
- Note! You will need Suomen Mestari 1 (renewed edition) for the course
- The teacher will also use her own material
- The course will be held in cooperation with KSL Study Centre
Courses will start only if there are enough participants who have paid the course fee by the last registration date 11.01.2026. By joining, you will automatically become a member for Familia and an invoice of 25€ is sent annually to you. You will also receive our monthly newsletter as part of your membership with Familia.
We reserve the right to make changes.
New courses are announced regularly. Please check our website for updates. If you are interested in a course that is not currently available, please contact us at [email protected].
Familia Finnish language courses happen at Familia's premises in Hakaniemi, Helsinki (Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, 10th floor) and online. For the online courses you will need a computer and a working internet connection to study smoothly. Online courses are held through Zoom. You need to be able to read and write in our courses.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSES:
- Familia's Finnish language courses are intended for members of the association. You can also become a member of Familia when registering. Familia's annual membership fee is 25€ and membership can be cancelled at any time. People living abroad cannot become our members.
- The invoice must be paid by the due date using the reference number. This is how you secure your place on the course.
- The course fee will not be refunded if the participation is cancelled after the end of the registration period.
- If you are a customer of the Employment and Economic Affairs Office (TE office), discuss applying for a course there in advance and ask if the course can be accepted as part of your integration plan.
- A certificate of participation is given for the course, please note that it is not a diploma that can be counted towards the studies.
- Priority of space is given to the earliest registration.
- Register for courses online via our form.
- For more information contact Familia's office 044 7738 628 on Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or send an e-mail to [email protected]
a new Membership perk for you:
KieliRetki
Kieliretki - free cultural days out!
As an additional perk to your membership we welcome, all new and returning members to the
KieliRetki activities!
With your Familia membership, you are warmly welcome and entitled to participate free of charge in the
cultural and study excursions organized on the last Friday of each month.
This activity was originally launched in February 2025 through Familia, with the aim of connecting our
Finnish language learners – both online and in-person – and offering cultural experiences in the capital
region. Depending on the destination, the excursions may include opportunities to learn Finnish through
official guided tours.
Our Online Finnish course students have especially appreciated the chance to meet their classmates in
person, face-to-face and practice spoken Finnish together. Our classroom learners have also enjoyed the
relaxed setting as a great opportunity to meet new people and form new friendships outside of the classroom.
This is available to all our members who wish to learn a bit more about Finnish culture in a relaxed setting.
Welcome to join our adventures in Finnish language and culture!
KieliRetki activities!
With your Familia membership, you are warmly welcome and entitled to participate free of charge in the
cultural and study excursions organized on the last Friday of each month.
This activity was originally launched in February 2025 through Familia, with the aim of connecting our
Finnish language learners – both online and in-person – and offering cultural experiences in the capital
region. Depending on the destination, the excursions may include opportunities to learn Finnish through
official guided tours.
Our Online Finnish course students have especially appreciated the chance to meet their classmates in
person, face-to-face and practice spoken Finnish together. Our classroom learners have also enjoyed the
relaxed setting as a great opportunity to meet new people and form new friendships outside of the classroom.
This is available to all our members who wish to learn a bit more about Finnish culture in a relaxed setting.
Welcome to join our adventures in Finnish language and culture!
COMING UP! march KIELIRETKI
Join our March KieliRetki! This time we are visiting Annantalo!
Only 20 places are available, so sign up soon! - Registration ends on 26.3.
👉 Sign up for this event
For more information, please contact [email protected]
- Date: Friday, 27.3.
- Time: 13:00 (please arrive ten minutes earlier, at 12:50).
- Location: Annantalo, Annankatu 30, Helsinki
- Maximum group size: 20 people
- Group language: easy Finnish (selkosuomi)
- More info about Annantalo: https://www.annantalo.fi/en/frontpage
Only 20 places are available, so sign up soon! - Registration ends on 26.3.
👉 Sign up for this event
For more information, please contact [email protected]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONs
WHO CAN TAKE PART IN FAMILIA'S FINNISH LANGUAGE COURSES?
Familia's Finnish language courses are primarily aimed at people who have a Finnish spouse who want to learn and develop their Finnish language skills under the guidance of professional teachers. The courses take into account the opportunities offered by the Finnish-speaking spouse and close circle to support the study of the Finnish language. The teaching also takes into account the student's everyday language use needs and interactions.
Spouses who speak Finnish as their mother tongue are expected to play an active role and be motivated, for example, by participating in homework and meetings in addition to the course. Aside from learning the language, both the student and the Finnish spouse receives peer support and can network with others who are in the same life situation. Familia's course offerings are the only Finnish language courses that take into account the everyday life of multicultural families in terms of content and teaching atmosphere.
Spouses who speak Finnish as their mother tongue are expected to play an active role and be motivated, for example, by participating in homework and meetings in addition to the course. Aside from learning the language, both the student and the Finnish spouse receives peer support and can network with others who are in the same life situation. Familia's course offerings are the only Finnish language courses that take into account the everyday life of multicultural families in terms of content and teaching atmosphere.
HOW MUCH DOES THE COURSE COST?
The membership price for the spring 2026 Finnish language courses is 50 € and non-membership price 100 € / course.
Familia's annual membership fee is 25 € and you can cancel your membership at any time. Non-residents can participate in our language courses, but cannot become Familia members.
Familia's annual membership fee is 25 € and you can cancel your membership at any time. Non-residents can participate in our language courses, but cannot become Familia members.
HOW CAN I REGISTER FOR THE COURSE?
Registration for Familia's Finnish language courses takes place online. You can find the links at the beginning of this page. For more information contact [email protected].
WHERE DO THE COURSES AND DISCUSSION GROUP HAPPEN?
All of the face-to-face Finnish language courses and discussion groups take place in Familia’s office in Hakaniemi, Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, Helsinki.
Online lessons are held on Zoom.
Online lessons are held on Zoom.
