International meeting place Setlementti Puijola offers coaching services as well as a wide variety of courses and trainings. You can read about them below.
Language lessons
Finnish language teaching
Kompassi offers walk-in Finnish language lessons twice a week.
The lesson levels are defined by Kompassi and do not directly correspond to the official language proficiency levels.
In addition to the walk-in lessons, we offer Finnish language support groups led by Kompassi’s volunteers to help strengthen language skills.
No registration is required for these lessons. They are open to everyone and free of charge unless otherwise stated. All teaching takes place at Kompassi’s premises.
Lukisuomi lessons
Applications for the Lukisuomi training course are submitted through TyöNavigaattori.
This course is designed for immigrants who have nil to limited reading and writing skills. It focuses on teaching Finnish language and integration skills.
The goal of the course is to strengthen basic skills in Finnish language and communication, including essential digital skills, everyday life competencies, and social inclusion.
The course supports integration and the transition toward further studies or working life. It is held five working days per week and includes in-person instruction and homework assignments.
The course teacher is Satu Nummi.
Tel. +358 50 455 2745
satu.nummi@puijola.net
Finnish for You – Evening Group
Come learn and practice functional Finnish in a versatile and engaging way.
The course covers a wide range of vocabulary and grammar, including verb types and personal conjugation, noun types, and grammatical cases.
At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of participation.
The course has a fee and requires an application.
The course teacher is Satu Nummi.
Tel. +358 50 455 2745
satu.nummi@puijola.net
Kompassi
In Kompassi our goal is an equal society for all. Our activities support integration and inclusion. Kompassi also provides advice and guidance for everyday matters.
We emphasize community, well-being and peer support. Our operations have a strong group of volunteers who build diverse activities together with the staff every year.
You can come to us directly during opening hours (Kauppakatu 40-42, Kuopio) or by appointment. Contact information can be found at this link.
