Learn to speak Finnish language
Live online classes
Practice speaking in small group setting
Beginner to advanced level classes

NEXT SEMESTER COMMENCES 6 SEPTEMBER, 2025

What is Finnish Language School Association
The school is a small not-for-profit educational association located in Virginia, USA, offering online Finnish language classes for adults and young adults from beginner through advanced levels.
Finnish language classes for all learning levels

Beginner I
Get introduced to the fundamentals of the Finnish language and culture.
CEFR: A1

Beginner II
Learn basic conversational skills, vocabulary, and grammar.
CEFR: A2

Intermediate I
Extend your vocabulary and grammar. Learn to interact in Finnish in various situations.
CEFR: B1

Intermediate II
Develop an in-depth understanding of grammar and advanced vocabulary.
CEFR: B2

Advanced
Learn to express yourself fluently in everyday interactions and informal conversations.
CEFR: C1
After registration, all students will be assigned an appropriate class level, based on their level of proficiency of the Finnish language.
Why learn Finnish with us?

Live online classes (taught via Zoom)
Learn Finnish language without having to leave your home

Expert teachers
Our teachers are experienced language instructors and native speakers of Finnish.

Practice speaking in every class
Speak Finnish in every class with your instructor and fellow students. Get real-time feedback.

Supportive environment
Teachers and fellow students want to help you learn and will provide you with much encouragement.
Getting Started with Finnish Language School

Step 1
Register online
Submit registration form and pay tuition online.

Step 2
Get assigned a class
You will be assigned a class based on your Finnish proficiency level. All classes meet on Saturdays via Zoom

Step 3
Start speaking Finnish
Learn Finnish grammar and vocabulary with our instructors. Practice speaking the language with fellow students.
Our classes are taught each Spring and Fall semester.
Registration for 2025 Spring Semester is closed. Next semester starts September 2025.
Frequently asked questions
When are the classes?
All classes are taught on Saturdays.
Please refer to FLSA academic calendar for exact dates.
Where do the classes take place?
All classes are taught online via Zoom.
Are there any language requirements?
Why learn Finnish?
People learn Finnish for many reasons. Perhaps you are of Finnish descent and you want to learn something of your heritage and culture. Perhaps you want to be able to communicate with your Finnish relatives. You may have a spouse, or significant-other who is Finnish and you would like to learn the language so you can be a bi-lingual family. You plan to travel and would like to learn “survival Finnish.” You have visited Finland, fallen in love with the country, and desire to return with an ability to communicate in more fluent Finnish. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn Finnish, we at the Finnish School are committed to teaching you practical Finnish in a comfortable and enjoyable environment.
Learning Finnish isn't impossible, it's fun!
Although Finnish has a reputation as a challenging language to learn, don’t let this discourage you. It can be both a rewarding and interesting endeavor. To learn any language requires diligence. But unlike a regular school, the environment here is friendly, entertaining and relaxed. Teachers and fellow students want to help you learn and will provide you with much encouragement.
Finnish can be learned!
Take the plunge! Be brave! We are here to help. Some five million Finns have managed it, as have a number of persistent foreigners with a real interest in it. The Finnish language has many consistencies which facilitate learning: Every letter has only one sound which is always pronounced the same. The accent is always on the first syllable of the word. The verb structure is uncomplicated, and closely resembles the structure in English. Conjugations and declinations have remarkably consistent rules, with few exceptions.

2024 - 2025
FLSA Academic Calendar
Spring Semester 2025
January 11 - Class First Day
January 18 - Class
January 25 - Class
February 1 - Class
February 8 - Class
February 15 - Class
February 22 - Class
March 1 - Class
March 8 - Class
March 15 - Class
March 22 - Class
March 29 - Class
April 5 - Class
April 12 - Class Last Day
Fall Semester 2025
September 6 - Class First Day
September 13 - Class
September 20 - Class
September 27 - Class
October 4 - Class
October 11 - Class
October 18 - Class
October 25 - Class
November 1 - Class
November 8 - Class
November 15 - Class
November 22 - Class & Kipinä Kerho
November 29 - No Class (Thanksgiving)
December 6 - Class
December 13 - Class Last Day