Pupils may register for classes in their native language if
- their official native language or their guardian's official native language is the language taught to the pupils as their own native language
- they study in basic education schools in Tampere
You can only apply for studies in your own native language using the official application form. The next application for studies in one's native language is in April 2025.
Instruction complementary to basic education is also provided for pupils who speak Sámi or Romani.
The instruction is provided pursuant to the national core curriculum for a pupil´s native language,and the pupils must possess language skills sufficient to participate in that native language studying. Pupils who are participating in native language studying can come from different backgrounds for example based on their language situation at home. Parents should encourage their children to study native language. If necessary, guardians have to take care of their children´s going to native language lessons which can be in a different school.
Native language studying is free of charge but school doesn´t take part of transportation costs or transportation arrangements because studying native language is optional for the pupil.