Finnish or Swedish as a second language (S2/R2) syllabus

The child’s teachers assess their language skills in different language areas and, on this basis, recommend S2/R2 or S1/R1 studies for the student. However, the parent or guardian makes the decision, which will then be documented.

In addition to immigrants, the instruction is also intended for returnees and adopted children who need support in their linguistic development.

It is up to the parent or guardian to decide whether the student will study according to the S2/R2 syllabus.

Instruction of Finnish of Swedish as a second language may be given to students with an immigrant background whose Finnish or Swedish skills have not reached the native level in all areas of language proficiency. The objectives and contents of the instruction are different from first language instruction. The abbreviation S2/R2 is often used for this instruction.

The objective of the instruction of Finnish or Swedish as a second language is to strengthen the student's plurilingual identity and lay a foundation for functional bilingualism.