YKI guide: the intermediate test, level 3 and test dates
A practical guide to the Finnish YKI intermediate test. The facts are checked against the websites of the Finnish National Agency for Education (OPH) and the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), and every page links to its sources.
What does the YKI intermediate writing test look like?
Task types, tips and three practice tasks.
The YKI intermediate speaking test and how to practise
The language studio tasks and how to practise speaking.
What does YKI level 3 require?
OPH's criteria in plain English and common mistakes.
YKI for Finnish citizenship and permanent residence
Which level and which subtests you need.
YKI test dates, fees and registration
Test dates 2026–2027, fees and registration rules.
Every page is available in Finnish and English. In the Finnish YKI test itself, all tasks and instructions are in Finnish only.
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