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Guidance and Support Services

Living in your new home in the Helsinki capital region can be exciting, although you may have new questions after you arrive. For international newcomers who need general advice about life in the Helsinki capital region, International House Helsinki (IHH) provides a range of guidance and support services.

In case you are planning to move to the Helsinki capital region, please visit our Pre-arrival support page. For information about taking care of necessary steps with public authority services, please visit our Authority services page.

 

IHH's guidance and support services

  • General Information and Guidance

    At International House Helsinki (IHH), the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa provide general information and guidance across many topics. Whether you have questions about city services, need help understanding the procedures of different authority services, or more, use our general information and guidance for help.

  • Daycare and Education Guidance

    International House Helsinki (IHH) provides education guidance and support to those living in the City of Helsinki. You can ask questions about local education options for your family and learn more about the Finnish education system.

  • Employment Coaching

    Are you interested in finding a job in the Helsinki capital region? Interested to look for other work opportunities? International House Helsinki (IHH) offers those interested in finding employment and working in the Helsinki capital region the opportunity to get advice and guidance from our Employment coaching service.

  • Employee rights advisory service

    Wondering where you can find more information about employees’ rights and work life rules in Finland? The Central Organization of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) has an Employee Rights Advisory Services for international newcomers.

  • Spouse Program

    The Spouse Program is a supportive peer network for international partners of employees in the Helsinki capital region. Participants have the opportunity to join a supportive community of international newcomers and get guidance on how to enter the local job market.

  • Friend Program

    Have you recently moved to the Helsinki capital region from abroad? Would you like to make new friends or find people to spend your free time with? Our Friend Program is here to help you get started!

Guides and resources

Contact International House Helsinki

General Information and Guidance

The cities of Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa can provide you with general information and guidance.

+358 931 011 111

Monday - Thursday 09.00 - 16.00

Friday 10.00 - 16.00