Summer language courses in Finland 2006
Now you can learn more about the summer language courses in Finland at their web sites.
There are 21 summer universities in Finland. The courses are held in 149 localities, both in cities and smaller towns throughout the country. Every year the summer universities enroll nearly 65 000 students, including over 1500 international students.
Summer universities give an opportunity for both personal and professional development. They operate in tight contact and permanent collaboration with Finnish universities. Courses are open to everyone regardless of age or prior education. It is essential to notice that summer universities offer short-term courses, in other words they do not offer degree programmes. The language of instruction is mainly Finnish but some courses are taught in English.
Summer high schools, taking place all through the summer, are intensive and informal alternatives for usual school education. You find these alternative schools in all parts of Finland, most of them located in beautiful unspoiled surroundings of folk high schools.
Summer high schools are full-time courses for 15-18 year-old high school students.
Jyväskylä Summer University is organising an Intensive summer course in Finnish language and culture on 3.-20.7.2006. Teaching is in Finnish, if needed English is also possible.
Finland Society (Suomi-Seura) will arrange a three-week Summer Seminar on Finnish Culture and Language for descendants of Finnish emigrants on 3-21.7.2006 in Helsinki. The seminar is primarily meant for college and university students of Finnish descent. Students should be over 18 and preferably under 30 years of age. A few applicants over 30 will be admitted each year. Knowledge of Finnish is not required. The language of instruction is English. Consequently, a sufficient knowledge of English is necessary.
International summer camp Aava Camp Finland(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window) is a unique camp for kids and youth in Finland.Campers will meet new friends from all over the world in the middle of nature in the most beautiful part of Finland. International summer camp is meant for 9 to 14 years old boys and girls who speak English or Finnish. Finnish and English language learning are voluntary camp activities.New is Aava Adventure Camp – Wilderness Camp for boys and girls aged 14 – 17. 6.8. – 12.8.200.6
Summer universities(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
The Summer High School Association(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Jyväskylä Summer University(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)
Finland Society(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)