TUVA training (preparatory education for an upper secondary qualification)
- Service
- Helsinki
- Public service
In TUVA training you can:
- learn more about vocational and general upper secondary studies
- complete vocational and general upper secondary studies
- get study guidance for further education
- raise your comprehensive school grades
- develop your basic Finnish, digital or communication skills
- learn more about the working life and different professions
You can study up to 38 weeks, ...
Do the following
To whom and on what terms
You can apply to TUVA if
- you are of compulsory education age, or an adult student and you need skills, guidance or support before starting studies in a vocational or general upper secondary school.
- you have not completed an upper secondary education qualification or a higher education degree.
- you have a comprehensive school-leaving certificate or a certificate of a similar education
- you have basic Finnish skills and wish to develop your language skills before upper secondary education.
Background information
Vocational education and training refers to vocational upper secondary education and training and vocational further education and training that lead to a qualification. Vocational upper secondary education and training leading to a qualification is intended for young people and adults.
In addition to their educational institution, students in vocational education and training acquire competence at the workplace and in online learning environments. Each student studies according to their own study plan and individual leaning needs. On-the-job learning is supported for example with apprenticeships. Application and completion of studies is flexible and studies can be completed in a shorter time than previously. Young people and adults are provided the same education and training services. Vocational education and training provide students with the competence and skills they need to apply for higher education studies.
Vocational education and training is provided by municipalities, joint municipal authorities, organisations, foundations or state enterprises that have an authorisation granted by the Ministry of Education and Culture.