Finnbrit Language Centre

Finnbrit Language Centre provides English language courses, Finnish courses including preparation for the YKI examination, and officially recognised English tests in Helsinki. It also runs English-language clubs and cultural events, including talks, theatre trips and live performances.

Customers include adults learning English or Finnish, companies that commission English courses for their employees, and universities and awarding bodies that use its exam services. Exam services cover administration for organisations such as the University of London, the University of Surrey, ACCA and the British Council, with fees charged per candidate and session plus invigilation. Events for members are free of charge.

The company operates from Helsinki and holds events at the Finnish-British Society premises on Fredrikinkatu. The Finnish-British Society, the non-profit organisation it grew out of, held its first meeting in 1926, and Finnbrit Language Centre Oy was founded in 1996. The company celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026. It recruits English language teachers, speaking examiners for IELTS and Cambridge tests, and invigilators.

Product: English and Finnish language courses, IELTS and Cambridge exam administration, corporate English training, and English-language clubs and events.