Initial Test in Finnish (0 cr)

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

Daytime studies at campus

International connections

The test is aimed at international students.

Student workload

The test takes 90 minutes

Content scheduling

The test comprises of a writing task based on a current, research-based text of the fields of healthcare and social services.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

The purpose of the test is to assess the student's writing skills in Finnish in order to support the planning of future professional language studies.