Applicants from Finland

Kaksi iloista, nuorta miestä istuu sisätiloissa rappusilla ja katsovat kameraan.

Applicants must have completed basic education either in Finland or in their home country.

At SAKKY, all teaching takes place in Finnish. If your mother tongue is not Finnish, you will need to prove that your level of Finnish is sufficient. If you do not have a language certificate, we will call you in for a language test at the Savo Vocational College during the application process. The required level of Finnish varies between A2 and B2 depending on the course.

Application process

You can apply for various degrees and training programmes on the Finnish-language website of Savo Vocational College at any time (ongoing application). The website is in Finnish and application also takes place in Finnish.

You will find the relevant application form on the website in which you can include any hopes regarding a degree or training programme you are interested in. You can also participate in the joint application procedure on the website of the Finnish National Board of Education and apply for various job training programmes on the https://toimistot.te-palvelut.fi/website of the TE services (in Finnish).

Before applying to study at Sakky, you can visit our school and learn about the various degrees on offer. You can also ask us about the application procedure. You will be assisted by our college counsellor Juhani Lantto, who is in charge of applicants with migrant backgrounds. 

Please note that all teaching takes place in Finnish at SAKKY. If your mother tongue is not Finnish, you will need to prove that your level of Finnish is sufficient. If you do not have a language certificate, we will call you in for  language test during the application period. The required level of Finnish varies between A2 and B2 depending on the course.

More information (in Finnish): How to apply for a degree? | Savo Vocational College (sakky.fi)

Nainen lukee kirjaa lapsille.

Application for labor force training

  • Labour force training is the best option for unemployed jobseekers.
  • You can apply for many different degrees and types of training.
    For example: chef, practical nurse, central sterile services technician, bus and truck driver
  • Labour force training programs have good employment rates.
  • There are also specific training programs available for immigrants.
  • Discuss with the TE Services before applying.

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Juhani Lantto
Guidance Counselor
Immigration Team
+358 44 785 3355
juhani.lantto@sakky.fi