Pass YKI at B1 in 5 weeks
A group course to prepare for YKI keskitaso: from 10 October to 14 November — intensive prep for the January YKI exam, the last before the 2027 rules.
We prepare you for a score of 3–4 — for citizenship or work.
What's your current level of Finnish?
Request received — the teacher will get in touch within an hour. Only 5 seats in the group.
See the price →The course is taught by Polina
- Degree from the Faculty of Philology, University of Helsinki
- 15 years living in Finland — knows the language and culture from the inside
- 5+ years teaching Finnish to adults
- Prepares students for YKI and admission to AMK
over 5 weeks
everyone speaks
with review
all-time
They've already passed with us
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Learning Finnish, but YKI scares you
The most frustrating thing is to know the language but fail the exam because of the format, timing and nerves. Here's what almost everyone struggles with.
You don't get the format
It's unclear what exactly they'll ask, how it's scored and how much time you get for each part. That means panic before you even start.
Time is running out
Only a few weeks left before the exam, and it's too late to prepare "bit by bit from random sources" — you need a system and a deadline.
You freeze in speaking and writing
It's all in your head, but you freeze on the oral and written parts. You lack set phrases, structure and simply practice against the clock.
The program is built around the exam date, not around Finnish in general
The 5 weeks are split into 3 phases and structured so that you arrive at the January exam "warmed up", not burned out. Every lesson uses real YKI task types: the same formats of letters, listening and monologues.
A clear path from fear to certificate
No chaos: first the foundation, then intensive practice of every skill, and at the end — consolidation and confidence.
We break down the exam structure and scoring criteria, cover the key YKI topics and organize your grammar — always in the context of real tasks, not tables.
Strategies for each skill: listening, reading, writing and speaking. In between — real-life topics. Halfway through — the first full mock exam and individual error review.
A final grammar review through common mistakes, the top 300 words, a second mock exam focused on timing and personal work on your weak spots.
lessons — pure YKI exam prep
Every lesson works the exam itself: the format and strategies for each part — Kirjoittaminen, Puhuminen, Kuullun ymmärtäminen and reading — plus two full mock exams with individual review — pure exam preparation from start to finish, no filler.
Why students on this course actually pass
We don't just "teach Finnish". We prepare you for the exam itself — for every part of it.
Built around a specific date
Starts 10 October, finishes 14 November — intensive prep for the January YKI, the last sitting before the 2027 rules. You arrive "warmed up", not burned out.
Everything in YKI format
Every lesson uses real exam task types: the same formats of letters, listening and monologues.
2 full mock exams
In the middle of the course and on the home stretch, in conditions as close to the real thing as possible.
Individual error review
After each mock exam — a personal analysis: what specifically holds you back and how to fix it.
Strategies, not just language
Dedicated lessons on the technique for each section: listening, reading, writing, speaking.
A clear goal — a score of 3–4
The level you need for citizenship and most work requirements in Finland.
A format where you won't drop out
A lively rhythm with a deadline and accountability — so your prep actually makes it to the end instead of fizzling out in week two.
Live group lessons
Online, in a group of 5 — 2 lessons a week, 60 minutes each. Everyone gets to speak.
Everything in exam format
Every lesson uses real YKI task types. You get used to the format long before the big day.
2 mock exams + review
In the middle of the course and right before the finish — a full mock exam, then a personal review of your mistakes.
Finish right before YKI
The last lesson is 14 November — then you consolidate and sit the January YKI exam with a clear head.
One course — complete preparation
Everything included: 10 live lessons, strategies for every skill, 2 mock exams and individual review.
- ✓ 10 live 60-minute lessons over 5 weeks
- ✓ A mini-group of just 5 people
- ✓ All 10 lessons in real YKI exam format
- ✓ 2 full mock exams in YKI format
- ✓ Individual error review after each mock exam
- ✓ Top 300 words and grammar through common mistakes
- ✓ Mental preparation for exam day
The key points in brief
Starts 10 October, exam in January.
Start preparing systematically.
Only 5 seats in the group. Leave a request — the teacher will get in touch, answer your questions and help you take a seat.