Language requirements for different professions
Regulated professions
Some professions are regulated in Finland. It means that the education required for them is determined by law. Such professions include doctors, dentists, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, lawyers, accountants, teachers and chimney sweeps.
The qualification requirements of a profession also define language requirements. For example, a teacher providing pre-primary and basic education must have excellent oral and written skills in the school’s language of instruction. Language proficiency can be demonstrated with the YKI certificate (excellent = level C) or a Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate (excellent = excellent level).
Foreign diploma or degree in Finland | InfoFinland
More information on regulated professions and the recognition of degrees and professional qualifications are available on the InfoFinland website.
Regulated professions in Finland | Finnish National Agency for Education
The website of the Finnish National Agency for Education has a list of regulated professions and the authorities that issue these decisions. You can find the language proficiency requirements on the profession-specific pages.
Check also these
Information about integration
Information about work permits, applying for citizenship and studying in Finland
Field spesific materials
Here you can find language learning materials for different fields.
Pocketbook for learning Finnish
A pocketbook helps you learn the language at the workplace.
Finnish for the care sector - Osaamisen paikka (external link)
In the learning environment, you can practise Finnish language and working life skills in the care sector.
Vocabularies and exercises for other fields - Tekoihin.fi (external link)
Business, construction, electricity, gardening, hygiene pass and health and safety card and many more fields. In Finnish.
