TUVA training (preparatory education for an upper secondary qualification)
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- 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, ...
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To whom and on what terms
Both young people and adults can apply for vocational education and training.
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 is either initial vocational education leading to a qualification or further vocational education. The education and training provide the students with capabilities for applying for higher education studies.
In vocational education and training, the student acquires competence not only from the educational institution but also from workplaces and online learning environments. Workplace education and training is supported by, for example, apprenticeship and training agreements.
Application and completion of studies is flexible and studies can be completed in a shorter time than previously.