The implementation of the continuous search varies depending on the field of education. In general, you can apply throughout the year and start your studies either on a specific common starting date or flexibly according to your personal schedule agreed with your teacher. In other fields, the application is open at certain times of the year and studies are also started on mutually agreed starting dates.

Note: We teach only in Finnish. If the applicant’s mother tongue is other than Finnish, the applicant’s language proficiency will be verified.  The applicant must have sufficient ability to complete the examination, teaching and guidance.

Student selection

In the case of continuous admission, your application will be processed in accordance with the selection criteria. You will also be checked for language skills and, depending on the field of study you are applying for, your health status will be checked to ensure that you meet the legal requirements.

Continuous application, selection criteria for admission as a student

Vocational basic qualifications, vocational qualifications and specialised vocational qualifications or parts of qualifications General selection criteria (Laki ammatillisesta koulutuksesta / Vocational Education and Training Act 531/2017 §38)

In a continuous application procedure, the education provider decides on the admission of students and on the admission and aptitude tests.

Admission is based on equal selection criteria.

An applicant may be admitted as a student if he/she is

1) has completed the basic education syllabus or an earlier equivalent syllabus,

or who

2) is otherwise deemed by the education and training organiser to have sufficient qualifications to acquire the knowledge or qualifications sought.

Criteria for the selection of students decided by the education provider (Laki ammatillisesta koulutuksesta / Vocational Education and Training Act 2017/531 §39).

In the selection of students for the continuous search, the suitability of the applicant for the field and the right level of demand for the qualification, part of the qualification or training are taken into account.

In addition, the applicant’s ability to complete the qualification or part of the qualification or to participate in the acquisition of competences, such as

– previous qualifications, educational background and professional experience,

– objectives and motivation; and

– other conditions.

In the case of the qualifications mentioned above, the selection will also be based on the applicant’s state of health or fitness (SORA) and/or on the applicant’s participation and successful completion of an entrance or aptitude test.

Assessment of language skills

If the applicant’s mother tongue is other than Finnish, the applicant’s language proficiency will be verified.  The applicant must have sufficient ability to complete the examination, teaching and guidance.

General language proficiency levels in Raseko when applying for
vocational upper secondary qualifications, care assistant training and TUVA (Preparatory education for programmes leading to an upper secondary qualification):

Top level B1.1

Business, Electrical and automation, Health and welfare (practical nurse), Motor vehicles, Logistics, ICT, Technical Design, Engineering, Tourism

Intermediate level A2.2

Health and welfare (care assistants), Catering, Real estate services, Building maintenance services, Construction, Mechanical engineering and production, Arts and crafts, Textiles and fashion, Hair and beauty care, Cleaning services

Preparatory education for programmes leading to an upper secondary qualification TUVA

Students’ language skills should be such that they benefit from the learning in the preparatory education and training and have the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills for upper secondary education during the preparatory education and training. The training provider assesses the appropriateness and timeliness of the training for the student.