Newcomer Information Sessions

International House Helsinki (IHH) organises regular Newcomer Information Sessions, providing useful information for those who are planning to move or have recently moved to the Helsinki capital region.

All sessions are free and open to those who are either moving to Finland for work or business, or due to family ties. Each session is held in English and takes place online.

During our Newcomer Information Sessions, we cover topics like:

• The steps international newcomers need to take before and after arriving
• Handling public authority-related matters
• How to enjoy life in the Helsinki capital region
• Housing, public transport and local health care system
• Support available for partners and spouses
• Education system, daycare and schooling
• Services for jobseekers and entrepreneurs
• Employee rights and unionization
• Earnings-related insurance system and telework

Sessions are organised regularly, but their content varies. On alternating months, we focus on general topics to help international newcomers and their families with relocation matters. On the other months, we provide worklife information for jobseekers, employees, and entrepreneurs.

You are welcome to attend one or many sessions, or only join for the sections that appeal to your needs. You can find more detailed information about the content of each session on our Events page or via the links listed below.

Newcomer Information Sessions will feature presentations from:

• International House Helsinki
• Helsinki Partners
• The City of Helsinki’s Education Division
• The Spouse Program
• Business Helsinki
• Akava and SAK
• The Finnish Centre for Pensions

Please note our Newcomer Information Sessions are designed to fit the needs of international newcomers and prospective newcomers who are moving to the capital region based on work, business or family ties.

Sign up for an upcoming Newcomer Information Session

• 9 January at 10.00–12.00 EET, Newcomer Information Session (moving, living and settling-in)
• 24 January at 12.00–14.00 EET, Newcomer Information Session about Working Life
• 25 February at 14.00–16.00 EET, Newcomer Information Session about Working Life
• 14 March at 12.00–14.00 EET, Newcomer Information Session (moving, living and settling-in)
• 4 April at 10.00–12.00 EET, Newcomer Information Session about Working Life
• 8 May at 14.00–16.00 EET, Newcomer Information Session (moving, living and settling-in)
• 12 May at 12.00–14.00 EET, Newcomer Information Session about Working Life
• 11 June at 14.00–16.00 EET, Newcomer Information Session about Working Life
• 17 June at 10.00–12.00 EET, Newcomer Information Session (moving, living and settling-in)