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Civic Orientation
Multilingual civic orientation is a service where you receive information about Finnish society in your own language. The objective of the service is to support faster integration and participation in society.
For whom?
Civic orientation is a course intended for those who have moved to Finland. Immigrants residing in Hämeenlinna may apply for the City of Hämeenlinna’s civic orientation. The courses are free of charge.
Where?
Courses are organized on-site at Kumppanuustalo (address Kirjastokatu 1) and remotely via Microsoft Teams.
What is done?
The course covers, for example, the following topics:
- Finnish history and Finnish society
- individual rights and responsibilities
- working life
- studies and education
The course also introduces the services of the City of Hämeenlinna and includes visits to the Library and museums, for example.
Languages
Courses are currently organized in Arabic, English, Sinhala, Tagalog, and Ukrainian.
How to apply?
Courses begin twice a year, in the spring and autumn. Application for the course is made via an electronic form.
Information regarding the start of registration is always provided on this page and through our social media channels.
Apply for the civic orientation course
Application for the spring 2027 courses opens in January.
Contact us
For more information about the course, please contact the instructor:
- Arabic – Heba Shnine
- English – Anna Kolata
- Sinhala – Sureshika Wadumesthrie
- Tagalog – Jerame Tuano
- Ukrainian – Oksana Yasinska
