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Language and translation examinations

If you need an official certificate of your language skills for example for a job or study place you can take one of the language tests for adults: YKI - the National Certificates of Language proficiency or VKT - Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate. In the Authorised Translator's Examination System you can get the right to work as an Authorised translator.

You can take the the YKI test in nine different languages. The Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate test allows you to prove your skills in Finnish or Swedish. In the Authorised Translator's Examination System you can prove your language and translation skills between two languages. One of the languages has to be Finnish, Swedish or Sami.

Examinations

National Certificates of Language Proficiency (YKI)

National Certificates of Language Proficiency (YKI)

National Certificates of Language Proficiency (YKI) are language tests for adults. They test your standard language skills in practical situations.

Authorised Translator’s Examination System

Authorised Translator’s Examination System

The Examination Board of Authorised Translators grants the right to practise as an authorised translator upon application. You can demonstrate your skills by taking the Authorised Translator's Examination.

Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificates (VKT)

Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificates (VKT)

If you work or want to work in public administration you can prove your skills in Finnish or Swedish with the Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate.