A Warm Thank You for the Year 2025
Heartfelt thanks to the newsletter readers and all the students of Espoo Adult Education Centre. In 2025, over 20,000 students participated in our courses, attending an average of two courses each. We look forward to continuing to create well-being, skills, and a meaningful life for the people of Espoo.
We wish everyone a peaceful Christmas season and a happy New Year.
See you at the spring courses and events!
Learn Languages in English – Open Doors to the World!
Would you like to improve your language skills by studying in English? Explore our wide range of language courses at different levels and find the one that suits you best. Studying in English strengthens both your language proficiency and your confidence in international settings. Sign up and take the next step towards new opportunities!
Spring 2026 Courses
Registration for the Spring 2026 courses is ongoing. Explore the courses that interest you and develop your skills and well-being. You can study on-site or online.
Choose the course that suits you best in Ilmonet and join us! The semester begins on 7 January 2026. You are warmly welcome!
Knowledge, skills, and expertise – well-being for you!
Interested in rhythm and collective music-making?
Come to explore rhythms and melodies from diverse musical traditions, using body percussion, vocal rhythms, musical games, and instruments. The course Global music group, led by percussionist and ensemble teacher João Luís, focuses on rhythm as a bridge between people and cultures and is open to anyone interested in rhythm and collective music-making.
“João Luís is an excellent teacher. He made the course absolutely enjoyable and he made everyone comfortable regardless of the level we were” (feedback from a course participant).
Starting on Tue 13.1. in Tapiola. Enroll now!
Customer service Christmas opening hours
Our customer service is open on all weekdays, including Christmas and New Year.
Our phone service is closed Mon-Wed 29–31 December, but our email service is open during these times.
Unemployment certificates for spring courses
For spring 2026 course discounts, our customer service will accept new unemployment certificates starting Mon, December 1.
Here are some courses we offer in English - Join us!
Art courses
All the links lead to ilmonet.fi.
- Watercolor Painting Course Tue 13.1. Tapiola
- Learn Finnish by painting and drawing Wed 21.1. Tapiola
- Photoshop and Digital Imaging Wed 21.1. online
- Art for Everyone: Creative Expression and Techniques Thu 22.1. Tapiola
- Learn Finnish by exploring art and creating dialogue Tue 21.1. Leppävaara
- Photography and Storytelling Tue 24.2. Tapiola
- Watercolor Painting Course Wed 25.2. Tapiola
- Digital photography Tue 31.3. Tapiola
Dance and exercise courses
All the links lead to ilmonet.fi.
- FitnessDance, level 2A Tue 13.1. Leppävaara
- Pilates in English, level 1A Tue 13.1. Leppävaara
- Pilates in English, level 2B Tue 13.1. Leppävaara
- Saturday Morning Meditation Sat 31.1. online
- Gyrokinesis®, level 1A Wed 4.2. online
- In-depth, 2.5-hour meditative hatha yoga practice Sun 8.3. Tapiola
- In-depth, 2.5-hour meditative hatha yoga practice Sun 15.3. Tapiola
Handicraft courses
All the links lead to ilmonet.fi.
- Learn Finnish through crafts Tue 3.3. Tapiola
- Knit and Chat Wed 21.1. Leppävaara
Home economic courses
All the links lead to ilmonet.fi.
- Culinary visit to a Boulangerie Mon 9.2. Leppävaara
- Cozy Stews and Soups Mon 2.3. online
- Culinary visit to Indonesia Mon 16.3. Leppävaara
- Hygiene Passport Training and Test Sat 21.3. Tapiola
- Classic French Vegetarian Kitchen Sat 28.3. Leppävaara
- A Culinary Journey to the Caucasus Sat 28.3. online
- Culinary visit to Provence Mon 11.5. online
- The perfect Pulla Mon 4.5. Leppävaara
ICT and media courses
All the links lead to ilmonet.fi.
- Python Programming, 4 credits Tue 20.1. online
- Data Analysis with Python, 4 credits Wed 28.1. online
- Full Stack Web Application with Python, 5 credits Thu 5.2. online
- AI for Everyday Tasks –workshop Sat 7.2. Tapiola
Language courses
All the links lead to ilmonet.fi.
- Japanese A1 More Japanese for Beginners Tue 20.1. online
- Korean A2 Next Steps in Korean, Wed 14.1. online
- English A2–B1 Easy English and Grammar Thu 22.1. Olari
- English A2–B1 Let's learn more English, part 1 Thu 22.1. online
- English A2.2–B1 Revision and Practice Wed 21.1. online
- English B1 Focus on Listening and Speaking Tue 20.1. online
- English B1–B2 Brush-Up Thu 15.1. Leppävaara
- English B1–B2 English File Intermediate Plus Thu 22.1. Leppävaara and online
- English B1–B2 Improve Your Speaking Skills Thu 22.1. online
- English B1–B2 Work Matters Mon 19.1. online
- English B1–B2 Work Matters Tue 20.1. online
- English B1–B2 English for Customer Service, Tue 10.3. online
- English B2 Brush Up Your English Wed 14.1. Tapiola and online
- English B2 Conversation Tue 13.1. Tapiola
- English B2 Leppävaara Book Club Thu 15.1. Leppävaara
- English B2 English Conversation on Fridays Fri 30.1. Tapiola
- English B2–C1 Boost Your Spoken English Thu 15.1 online
- English B2–C1 Cutting Edge Wed 21.1. Olari
- English C1 Empower Your English Thu 29.1. online
- English C1 Advanced Conversation Tue 13.1. Tapiola
- English C1 Advanced English with James, Wed 28.1. Tapiola
- Glastonbury, King Arthur and the Myths of Avalon, Tue 14.4. online
- Swedish A1.1 Get started in Swedish part 1 19.1. Tapiola
- Swedish A1.2 Get started in Swedish part 2 21.1. Tapiola
- Swedish A1.3 Get started in Swedish part 3 19.1. Tapiola
Music courses
All the links lead to ilmonet.fi.
- Global music group Tue 13.1. Tapiola
- Music appreciation course Wed 4.2. Tapiola or online
- Introduction to sound design and music for media Tue 3.2. Olari or online
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Espoo Adult Education Centre is a part of Omnia
Omnia is a large and modern education provider
Omnia provides
- upper secondary, further and specialist vocational qualifications
- preparatory education for upper secondary qualification – TUVA
- general upper secondary education
- basic education for adults (AIPE)
- liberal adult education
- youth workshops
- Omnia Skills Centre for immigrants (OSKE).
Learn more about Omnia and study possibilities at omnia.fi.