Initial Test in Finnish (0cr)

Learning outcomes

At the beginning of their degree programme in nursing (English) studies, all the degree programme in nursing students whose mother tongue or language of prior education is not Finnish, take an initial test in Finnish. The initial tests are the same for all fields of study and may only be taken once. Students who transfer between degrees within Laurea do not have to retake the test. The test is used to check the students’ starting level before language studies begin. Students who fail the test must take preparatory studies in the language at the start of their studies. Having passed the preparatory studies, students obtain credits for inclusion in elective studies.

Teaching methods

The purpose of the test is to evaluate the level of the student's skills in order to recommend the starting point of courses of professional Finnish. The student will write an essay based on a one page text concerning a subject of health care or social services.

Time and location

See Tuudo

Learning materials and recommended literature

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Alternative completion methods of implementation

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Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

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Important dates

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Forms of internationality

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Student workload

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Accomplishment methods

At the beginning of their degree programme in nursing (English) studies, all the degree programme in nursing students whose mother tongue or language of prior education is not Finnish, are required to take an initial test in Finnish.