Release Your Creativity This Spring
Spring is the perfect time to release your creativity! Registration for spring 2026 courses is now open on the Ilmonet service, offering a wide range of art, crafts, and creative expression courses across Espoo. Choose from painting, drawing, or photography, or dive into the world of creative writing and self-expression — the courses are suitable for both beginners and more experienced creators. Explore the offerings, sign up, and let inspiration flow!
Need Proof of Your English? The YKI Test Is Coming Up
Do you need official proof of your English language skills? The next English YKI test is on 14 March 2026, and registration starts on 26 January. The National Certificates of Language Proficiency (YKI) is the Finnish official system for language proficiency testing. The test at the Omnia Espoo Adult Education Centre takes place in Tapiola. Make sure to enroll for the test in time to secure your spot. Enrollment for the intermediate level (B1 and B2) is open at Registration - National Certificates of Language Proficiency (YKI) - Finnish National Agency for Education (opintopolku.fi) and for the advanced level (C1 and C2) at Registration - National Certificates of Language Proficiency (YKI) - Finnish National Agency for Education (opintopolku.fi) until 26 February.
If you have questions about the test, please contact sabine.vilponen@omnia.fi
Here are some courses we offer in English - Join us!
Art courses
All the links lead to ilmonet.fi.
- Photography and Storytelling Tue 24.2. Tapiola
- Watercolor Painting Course Wed 25.2. Tapiola
- Well-being Photography Course Sat 7.3. Tapiola
- Digital photography Tue 31.3. Tapiola
- Acting Masterclass: The Physical Theatre Ensemble Sun 12.4. Tapiola
Business and entrepreneurship courses
All the links lead to ilmonet.fi.
- Basics of accounting day-to-day bookkeeping for beginners Fri 13.2. online
- Basics of accounting: financial statements and tax return form Fri 10.4. online
Dance and exercise courses
All the links lead to ilmonet.fi.
- 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. online
Handicraft courses
The link leads to ilmonet.fi.
Home economic courses
All the links lead to ilmonet.fi.
- Cozy Stews and Soups Mon 2.3. online
- Hygiene Passport Training and Test Sat 21.3. Tapiola
- 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.
- Data Analysis with Python, 4 credits Wed 28.1. online
- Python Programming, 4 credits Tue 3.2. 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.
- 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 B1 Focus on Listening and Speaking Tue 17.3. online
- 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 English for Customer Service Tue 10.3. online
- English B1–B2 Activate Your English Tue 31.3. Leppävaara and online
- English B2–C1 Boost Your Spoken English Thu 19.3. online
- English B2–C1 Cutting Edge Wed 21.1. Olari
- Glastonbury, King Arthur and the Myths of Avalon, Tue 14.4. online
- Ruotsi A1.1 Get started in Swedish part 1 Tapiola 2.3.
- Ruotsi A1.2 Get started in Swedish part 2 Tapiola 21.1.
Music courses
All the links lead to ilmonet.fi.
- Global music group Tue 13.1. Tapoiola
- Introduction to sound design and music for media Tue 3.2. Olari or online
- Music appreciation course Wed 4.2. Tapiola or online
Other courses
The link leads to ilmonet.fi.
FRC First Aid Course EA1® Sat 7.3. Tapiola
Check all our courses and enroll
Craft & Chat – Learn Languages Through Creativity!
Looking for a fun and relaxing way to improve your language skills? Join our friendly courses that combine crafts with conversation:
Knit & Chat – Practice English while knitting in a cozy atmosphere.
Learn Finnish Through Crafts – Make simple crafts and learn Finnish in a supportive environment. Beginners welcome!
No need to fear mistakes – just enjoy learning and creating together!
Further information and enrollment:
Music appreciation course for all!
Do you enjoy music and want to listen with new ears? Join the new Music appreciation course, led by musician and lecturer Morgan Block! You can choose whether to attend in person 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.