Newcomer Information Session
Description
Are you moving to, or considering a move to, the Helsinki capital region?
International House Helsinki’s (IHH) Newcomer Information Sessions provide a wide range of information and support you in making the Helsinki capital region your new home. These sessions are intended for international newcomers who are moving, or thinking about moving, to the area for work or family reasons.
Our Newcomer Information Session covers the key steps you need to take before and after arriving in Finland. We will also share information about topics such as housing, daycare and education options in Helsinki, as well as support available for partners and spouses.
The session will take place on 8 January at 12.00–14.30 EET (UTC +2).
Starting time:
12.00 pm (noon), Finland
7.00 pm, Japan
3.30 pm, India
11.00 am, Germany
10.00 am, United Kingdom
7.00 am, São Paulo, Brazil
5.00 am, New York, USA
2.00 am, Los Angeles, USA
The presentations will last for two hours, followed by an open Q&A session where you can ask general questions related to the session’s topics. Please note that we are unable to address individual or case-specific matters. Please also note that topics related to job seeking or starting a business are not covered in this session, as we host separate information sessions on working-life matters.
If you are new to the Helsinki capital region or simply interested in learning more about living here, IHH offers several guides to help you make the capital region your home.
Housing in Helsinki: A newcomer’s guide to finding a home in the capital
Guide to early childhood education and care
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Sign up for the Newcomer Information Session
Sign up latest 24 hours before the starting time.
Once you have filled in and submitted the registration form, you will receive an email 1–2 days before the event with the link for joining the online session (Microsoft Teams).
The materials used at the event will be distributed to all registrants, so signing up is useful.
Programme
The Newcomer Information Session on 8 January features presentations from:
International House Helsinki
Helsinki Partners
Helsinki-info
The City of Helsinki’s Education Division
The Spouse Program
Our session will provide you with information on, for example, following topics:
- How to enjoy life in the capital
- Work-based immigration
- How to prepare for relocation
- Handling public authority-related matters
- Housing, public transport and the local health care system
- Support available for accompanying spouses
- The Finnish education system, daycare and schooling options
Attendees are encouraged to attend the entire session or whichever sections appeals to their needs.
See detailed schedule of the program here (pdf)
The sessions are held in English and take place online. The sessions are organized regularly, but the content varies. Please feel free to participate in one or more, or only the parts that suit your needs.