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Information about Finland
During the sunny season, Finland bursts into a country with an explosion of festivals, good cheer and optimism. In the winter, get active and go skiing, or charter a team of dogs or snowmobile and head out across the snowy mountains, tanned by the beautiful winter sun. Enjoy the pureness of the Finnish air and visit the trend-setting modern capital of Helsinki.
Key Facts about Finland
Population:
5,519,000
Capital: Helsinki
Time zone: GMT +3
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.0731 USD)
Telephone country code: +358
Name of country in Finnish: Suomi
Largest cities in Finland:
- 1. Helsinki: 560,000
- 2. Espoo: 255,000
- 3. Tampere: 200,000
- 4. Vantaa: 190,000
- 5. Turku: 175,000
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Finland in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Finland on the official website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland.
Cost of Living:
- Big Mac price (Finland average):
4.45 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
FAQ about courses in Finland
- What is the recommended course duration?You can take courses for just 1 week. For significant progress opt for longer durations.Will my phone/laptop's power adaptor work in Finland?In Finland electricity is 230 Volt and 50 Hz. Plug type C, F.What type of business Finnish courses are offered in Finland?In Finland the following courses are offered specifically for business Finnish: Business Finnish Private.Do schools in Finland offer courses to prepare for Finnish exams? Which exams?Schools in Finland offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: Other exams, TELC.How much is the cheapest Finnish course in Finland?1421€ for 1 weeks is the lowest price for a Finnish course in Finland. The average cost of a language course in Finland is 0€ per week.Do you have partner schools in Finland?“We currently do not have any partner schools in Finland, but we can offer you immersion courses with a teacher. This type of programme is one of the best options for making rapid progress in a short period of time. You will be staying with the teacher and his family, so you can practice the language all day, even around the table as all meals are included. You choose the number of lessons per week and the teacher gives you private lessons. This allows you to focus on your areas of interest and your weaknesses.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant French from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 22, 2023I want to apply for English language courses in Finland...“The language programme offered in Finland is mainly for Finnish language courses, not English. It is possible though to find an English teacher in Finland for immersion courses but it is less common. For learning English, we recommend destinations such as England, Ireland, Scotland, Malta, etc. ”Madly, FR Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Mar 16, 2022