IHL News and events
International House Lahti organises and takes part in different events. Find out more about our upcoming events and current news. All our events are open to all and free of charge.
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National Certificates of Language Proficiency (YKI)– preparatory training and YKI tests offered by Lahti Academy of Liberal and Fine Arts and Salpaus Further Education
Date: 24.11.2026 at 9-10.30
Place: Fellmannia, Kirkkokatu 27, LahtiWelcome to hear about preparatory training for the National Certificate of Language Proficiency (YKI) offered by Lahti Academy of Liberal and Fine Arts and Salpaus Further Education. In addition, you will hear about the opportunities to take the YKI test!
What National Certificate of Language Proficiency means and what kind of studies are included in preparatory training? What parts YKI-tests consist of? How can you apply for the courses and take the YKI tests?
The Morning Club is an open meeting place held once a month where people with immigrant background and other locals from Lahti can meet. Each meeting has a different theme so the events can also be aimed at different groups depending on the topic. At the November Morning Club, you’ll get information about the National Certificate of Language Proficiency (YKI) tests, preparatory training for them, YKI tests at Lahti Academy of Liberal and Fine Arts and Salpaus Further Education. The event is open and free for everyone. Coffee and tea will be served. The event will be held in easy Finnish and English.
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Civic orientation courses
International House Lahti organises civic orientation courses in several different languages.
In spring 2026 the course will be offered in English, Ukrainian and Arabic.
Courses in other languages can be organised based on the number of people interested.
Civic orientation courses in English will be run in February, June, September and November.The course offers a unique opportunity to learn about and reflect on Finnish culture, social structure, services, laws, responsabilities and rights and many other things in a multicultural and open environment.
To find out more and enroll in the course visit our service point at the Trio palvelutori, or talk to your contact person at the employment services.For more information on the upcoming Civic orientation courses contact:
English: Hannu Elfvengren
Ukrainian: Polina Pivnenko
Arabic: Daowd Babiker
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The state of migration in Lahti in 2025Migration in Lahti in 2025
What does migration look like in Lahti in 2025? This fresh report describes what the current situation in relation to migration is in Lahti, with references to all of Finland. Did you know that Lahti’s population is only growing through migration? Or what languages Lahti’s new residents speak as their first language? The report is in Finnish, but take a look at the statistics and graphs to learn more!