Studying
The age range of students at Oulu Upper Secondary School for Adults is wide - we are a school for young people as well as adults of all ages. At our school, you can complete various kinds of studies. We offer, for example, basic education and upper secondary studies, and you can also prepare for and participate in the National Certificates of Language Proficiency YKI tests in Finnish.
We also offer Finnish as a second language courses. You can find more information below about courses for beginner and elementary levels.
More information about our other courses and Finnish courses for intermediate level and above on our Finnish website.
More information about studying Finnish at our school
Teacher responsible for: Finnish as a second language and literature
Finnish courses at Oulu Upper Secondary School for Adults (beginner and elementary level)
Beginner level courses
Beginner level courses are suitable for you if you have not studied Finnish before but can read and write.
Teachers: Ulla Karvonen and Inka Ukonmaanaho
Course As21
- Period 1: August 11 - September 29
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 6.40-8.00pm
- Classroom 42076 Kastelli Community Centre
- Textbook: No niin! 1
- Period 3: November 26 - February 2
- On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5.00-6.20pm
- Classroom 41006 Kastelli Community Centre
- Textbook will be decided later
- Period 5: March 31 - May 5
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 6.40-8.00pm
- Classroom 41006 Kastelli Community Centre
- Textbook will be decided later
Course As22
- Period 1: August 11 - September 29
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 6.40-8.00pm
- Classroom 41006 Kastelli Community Centre
- Textbook will be decided later
- Period 2: September 30 - November 25
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 6.40-8.00pm
- Classroom 42076 Kastelli Community Centre
- Textbook: No niin! 1
Course As23
- Period 2: September 30 - November 25
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 6.40-8.00pm
- Classroom 41006 Kastelli Community Centre
- Textbook will be decided later
- Period 3: November 26 - February 2
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 6.40-8.00pm
- Classroom 42076 Kastelli Community Centre
- Textbook: No niin! 1
Course As24
- Period 3: November 26 - February 2
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 6.40-8.00pm
- Classroom 41006 Kastelli Community Centre
- Textbook will be decided later
- Period 4: February 3 - March 30
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 6.40-8.00pm
- Classroom 42076 Kastelli Community Centre
- Textbook: No niin! 1
Course As25
- Period 4: February 3 - March 30
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 5.00-6.20pm
- Classroom 41006 Kastelli Community Centre
- Textbook will be decided later
Course As26
- Period 5: March 31 - May 26
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 5.00-6.20pm
- Classroom 41006 Kastelli Community Centre
- Textbook will be decided later
Elementary level courses
Elementary level courses are suitable for you if you already know the basics.
Classroom 42076 Kastelli Community Centre
Textbook: No niin! 2
Teacher: Ulla Karvonen
Course s2k1
- Period 1: August 11 - September 29
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 5.00-6.30pm
Course s2k2
- Period 2: September 30 - November 25
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 5.00-6.30pm
Course s2k3
- Period 3: November 26 - February 2
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 5.00-6.30pm
Course s2k4
- Period 4: February 3 - March 30
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 5.00-6.30pm
Course s2k5
- Period 5: March 31 - May 26
- On Mondays and Wednesdays at 5.00-6.30pm