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Learning languages in basic education
In Vantaa, students take English as their A1 language (starting from the 1st grade) and Swedish as their B1 language (starting from the 6th grade). The guardians and their child can choose together which additional, free-choice languages the student wants to learn in comprehensive school. Optional
Processing personal data within Vantaa Employment Services acquired from Live Foundation
This website outlines how the City of Vantaa processes your personal data when you participate in the job search coaching service acquired from Live Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the service provider) by the City of Vantaa.
Education for immigrants
The Vantaa Adult Education Centre offers Finnish language courses as well as a number of other courses intended for immigrants. If you are an immigrant, you are certainly welcome to all the courses at our Centre.
Special group discount cards
Special groups’ discount cards entitle you to a discount on serial and season passes. There is a separate application process for special groups’ discount cards. Discount cards are issued on the basis of certain diseases and disabilities.
Grants and scholarships
The city distributes grants to support events and activities that make Vantaa a better place to live in. Organizations' operating grants and artist grants must be applied for during their specific application periods, target grants can be applied for throughout the year. Various employment subsidies
Products and sellers
The atmospheric Christmas market invites you to enjoy traditional delicacies, international flavors, domestic handiwork, and laidback being together from December 6 to December 21, 2025.
Christmas market’s program
Vantaa's Christmas market is open on December 6, at 9:00-19:00, and on December 21, at 10:00-19:00. The carousel is open on December 6 at 10:00-18:00, and on December 7-21, at 11:00-19:00.
Culture for senior citizens
The cultural services of Vantaa offer cultural events, shows, exhibitions, courses and art education to local senior citizens.
Youth grants
The Urban Culture and Wellbeing committee annually awards grants to youth activities.
Local civic activity grants
Local civic activity grants are meant for supporting activities invigorating the city.