Learning the basics of Swedish will make your transition to Finland smoother and help connect with locals. Equip yourself for more opportunities for work and social life.

It’s important to keep in mind that the language of the Finnish working environment is Finnish. Work places in which the working language is English consist of a small minority of all work places. In order to be employed in Finland, you must learn the Finnish language.

The majority of children under school age in Finland are enrolled in day care or preschool, since most often both parents work outside of the home. As municipal residents, you may apply for a day care spot for your children.