StadinAO / Tutkintokoulutukseen valmentava koulutus (TUVA) / The TUVA Program – Preparatory Education and Training

The TUVA Program – Preparatory Education and Training

The TUVA Program is for you if you

  • need support and/or counseling in order to move on to vocational or upper secondary school studies
  • need information on various study options and help in finding a suitable study place
  • have completed Finnish comprehensive school and wish to improve your grades in one or more subjects

The TUVA Program is a good choice if you want to improve your

  • study skills (mathematics, social studies, computer skills etc.)
  • Finnish as your second language
  • working life skills
  • everyday life skills

You can move on to either vocational or upper secondary school studies or other studies as soon as you have acquired the necessary skills.

The language of instruction is Finnish.

The TUVA Program is offered in various Stadin AO (Helsinki Vocational College and Adult Institute) schools throughout Helsinki.

How to Apply?

You can apply to the TUVA Program by filling out the TUVA Program application here.

For further information please contact Admission Services either via email hakijapalvelut@edu.hel.fi or by phone 09 310 89318.

  • Admission Services is open from Monday through Friday from 10 am to 2 pm.
  • The street address for Admission Services is Teollisuuskatu 23 A 2, 1st floor, 00510 Helsinki.