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Kielten Syksy in the Classroom: Extend the Experience, Bring French to Life This content will be available at the end of August, when the Autumn of Languages programme launches. What if the Kielten Syksy events did not end at the doors of the cinema, the French Institute, or Bar Tÿpo? This page brings together a […]

As part of the Autumn of Languages, more than a dozen events will take place between August and December 2026, offering opportunities to practice French and German outside the classroom, bring together language teaching professionals, and place culture at the heart of language learning.  The program will consist of three types of events:  Thematic cafés led by researchers and professionals on a variety of topics, creating a space for listening and practicing French;  Pedagogical workshops where French teachers can share and discuss effective teaching practices;  Cultural events inviting participants on a journey to the literary and cinematic works from countries where French or German is spoken.  Discover all events down below and join us!

The Autumn of Languages 2026 is an initiative created by the French Institute of Finland and the Goethe-Institut Finnland for French and German teachers in the country. It also marks a new chapter in the linguistic and cultural cooperation between the two institutes, which will become neighbours on Tehtaankatu from August 2026 onwards. Throughout autumn […]

Learn French in Lyon with Inflexyon, our partner language school! Inflexyon offers immersive programs in French language and culture in Lyon, the heart of French gastronomy, whose historic old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accredited with the Qualité FLE label from the French Ministry of Education, the school provides a range of stays […]

The French Institute of Finland supports cultural, scientific, and educational cooperation between France and Finland by offering and promoting a range of annual grants and programs. On this page, you will find all the programs for which you may be eligible as a student, researcher, artist, or French teacher.

The French Institute in Finland works to strengthen ties between France and Finland in the fields of culture, higher education and research, and education. We offer a range of grants and resources for cultural professionals, students, researchers, and educators. On this page, you’ll find all the programmes and initiatives we offer to support you in […]

Class Workshops at the French Institute Offer your students a unique opportunity to discover the French language and culture through our interactive workshops. The French Institute actively supports the network of French teachers by providing engaging, curriculum-aligned modules designed to motivate students and give meaningful context to their French studies. During the visit, students will […]

Are you a French teacher in Finland? We’re here for you! The French Institute of Finland supports French teachers across the country by offering free training, educational resources, language certifications for students, classroom visits, and mobility programs for high school students. You’ll find all of that in this section! If you have any questions regarding […]