About

Forerunner since 1899

The Adult Education Centre of the Tampere Region is a free adult education institution maintained by the City of Tampere, operating in the Tampere and Ylöjärvi areas. Tampere Adult Education Centre is the oldest and one of the largest adult education centres in Finland.

At the Adult Education Centre, you can study theoretical subjects, health promotion from wellbeing to physical activity, handicrafts, art and languages.

In addition to the courses, we also organise general-audience lectures open to everyone and free of charge.

The Adult Education Centre’s offices are located in Sampola in Tampere, at the Sara Hildén Academy and in Ylöjärvi at the Valo Education Centre.