Teaching in the pupil's native language

Pupils may register for classes in their native language if

• their native language or a language spoken in the family is a language other than Finnish or Swedish
• they are Finnish returnees who have acquired command of another language abroad (maintenance teaching in a language learned abroad)

Instruction complementary to basic education is also provided for pupils who speak Sámi or Romani.

This instruction is intended for pupils in preschool or basic education domiciled in Tampere. Preschoolers register in early education to native language studying.

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

The registration period for new students for the school year 2023–2024 will be on 13.3.2023-1.5.2023. Pupils, who are already studying their native language, don´t have to register.

1. Pupils currently in basic education with the City of Tampere register through Wilma.

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It is not possible to register using the phone app.

You can find the registration form in Wilma at Applications and decisions > New application > Registration for teaching in the pupil’s native language.

Registration for instruction in the pupil´s native language for City of Tampere school pupils

The registration period for new pupils for the school year 2023-2024 will be on 13.3.2023-1.5.2023. Private school pupils and Tampere University Teacher Training School pupils who are already studying their native language, don´t have to register.

Pre school pupils will register to native language studying via early childhood education on 17.4.2023-5.5.2023. More information and registration in early childhood education website. 

Registration for new pupils from private schools and the Tampere University Teacher Training School

NB. Do not use this link to register students already enrolled in City of Tampere basic education schools!

Vacancies for teachers in a pupil’s native language are made available through the Kuntarekry municipal jobs website for the City of Tampere, as well as through Employment and Economic Development offices. You may apply for a job teaching a pupil’s native language if you are a native speaker of the language in question and possess teacher training or a higher education degree.

Those interested in teaching a pupil’s native language should also make themselves available through the City of Tampere substitute teacher registry.