Immigrants
It is natural for us to combine knowledge, languages and cultures. Vaasa is the second most international city in Finland.
Services for immigrants
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Early childhood education and care for children from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds and preparatory education for basic education
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Integration services
We provide guidance and counselling for individuals and families granted international protection and those who have got a positive decision to the asylum application. Our services include individual and group counselling. The guidance and counselling continues until the so called calculated compensation period comes to an end.
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Interpretation and translation services
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Library services for immigrants
Library is a place where everyone is welcome. In the library, you can spend time and meet friends. You can also read and borrow books. It does not cost anything to use the library.
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Meeting places
Would you like to get to know your neighbours? Are you looking for new friends? Do you sometimes feel lonely? Here are some examples of places where you can go to meet other people and spend time in good company!
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Welcome Office - Information and guidance for newcomers
Are you new in Finland? Welcome Office provides information in several languages on matters such as immigration, public services, Finnish society, language courses, working life and leisure activities.
Events
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Recreation & Sports
Shaolin Kung-fu practice, Seinäjoki
13.8.2024
– 27.5.2025
Tuesdays in the Lyceum lower gym (Kirkkokatu 7) and on Thursdays in the gymnasium mirror hall (Kirkkokatu 16)
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Conferences, Courses, Fairs & Seminars
MARITIMT PERSPEKTIV
24.9.2024
– 22.4.2025
Biblioteket, tidningsläsesalen
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Yleisöluentosarja Psykoanalyyttisia näkökulmia tunteisiin
25.9.2024
– 2.4.2025
Pääkirjaston Draama-sali
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Conferences, Courses, Fairs & Seminars
Tiimi toimimaan – Työyhteisön hyvinvointi ja erilaisuuden johtaminen
9.10.2024
– 28.5.2025
Online participation possible.
Online event
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