YKI Finnish test, intermediate level:
test yourself in 5 questions
5 real questions in the exam format (Reading, A2 level), marked instantly. Then see how OpiFluent helps you prepare every part of the exam.
- Free
- Instant results
- No sign-up
4.8/5 from 8 reviews · 1,300+ learners
Test yourself in 5 questions
Reading · A2 level · corrected instantly, no sign-up
Just like the exam, everything is in Finnish. Need help? Open the translation under each question.
Read the text, then answer.
Minä päivänä kauppa on suljettu?
Questions from our practice bank, in the exam format. This is not the official exam.
🛂 The rule
As of 8 January 2026, the main route to a permanent residence permit in Finland requires six years of residence, two years of work and B1 Finnish or Swedish; citizenship also requires B1, in one spoken and one written skill.
Official site ↗📅 Next session
Finnish, intermediate level, full test: 16 January 2027 (registration 4 to 7 January), 13 February 2027 (registration 18 to 28 January), 10 April 2027 (registration 8 to 25 March). In spring 2027, all Finnish tests are taken on computer. Registration opens at 10:00 and places for the intermediate level fill up fast. Autumn 2027: to be confirmed.
Checked against the official website on 12 November 2026.
Official calendar ↗The exam, part by part
The official format, and what you practise in OpiFluent.
Reading
Reading: multiple choice, true or false, open answers. News, opinion pieces, instructions, adverts.
In OpiFluent30 questions on everyday texts: notices, emails, a letter from the authorities, a job advert.
Listening
Listening: interviews, news, announcements, short dialogues.
In OpiFluent30 questions on dialogues in Finnish at A2 and B1, read aloud, with feedback after each answer.
Writing
Writing: three tasks, typically a letter, an email and a reasoned comment on a published opinion.
In OpiFluentTasks with a minimum word count, marked by the tutor on four criteria (content, vocabulary, grammar, spelling), with notes on what to fix.
Speaking
Speaking, in a language lab and recorded: a narration, dialogue replies, five situations (20 seconds to read, 20 to 30 seconds to answer), and a two-minute opinion.
In OpiFluentThe exam's speaking tasks, which you record and check against a self-assessment grid, plus voice conversations with the tutor in Finnish, followed by a review of your mistakes.
🎤 Speaking: the hardest part to practise alone
At the exam: in a language lab, with no examiner in front of you: you respond to recordings, with time to prepare. A short story (1 minute to prepare, 90 seconds to speak), dialogue replies, five quick situations, and a two-minute opinion.
You can practise reading and listening with a book or a podcast. Speaking needs someone who answers you in Finnish, gives you time to find your words, and tells you what to fix.
In OpiFluent, you talk out loud with Tocco, the tutor, in Finnish and at your own pace; after the conversation, he goes over your mistakes. You also get the exam's speaking tasks, to record and check against a grid.
Your preparation, in the app
- A countdown to your exam date, and one clear next step.
- Every paper with your current level, practised in the exam format.
- A full exam in real conditions when you are ready.
What's free, what's Pro
Free account, no time limit
- The 5-question test on this page, without an account
- Practice by skill: 5 sessions a week, up to 30 questions each
- A timed session with every paper, writing marked by the tutor: 2 a week
- Voice conversations with the tutor: 2 a week, plus one in each daily lesson
⭐ Pro, monthly or yearly subscription
- Unlimited practice and timed sessions
- A detailed review of your mistakes after each session
- Unlimited voice conversations with the tutor
- Every lesson and all 26 real-life situations
You see the price in the app before paying anything, and the free account stays free.
What learners say
Reviews left in the app, 4.8/5 on average.
A chance to practise at my own pace without the other person getting impatient!
Very good app, very useful with lots of different content. I use it for English and Estonian.
Great app for learning the Latvian language.
Start preparing today
About three minutes to create your account. Tocco explains everything in English.
Free, no credit card.
Everything about the exam
Scoring
Each subtest gets its own grade, from 1 to 6. There is no overall mark: what counts is the grade in each subtest. Level 3 corresponds to B1, and level 4 to B2.
What the exam is for
Permanent residence, for applications from 8 January 2026: the main route is six years of residence, two years of work and B1 (YKI intermediate, level 3, in both speaking and writing). Other routes: four years with an income above €40,000 a year and no language requirement; four years, three years of work and C1; a Finnish higher education degree with A2. The EU long-term resident's permit (P-EU) now needs B2. People aged 65 and over are exempt from the language requirement. Citizenship: level 3 in the intermediate test in speaking and writing, or listening and writing, or reading and speaking. For applications filed from 1 March 2027, a citizenship test is added. These residence permits apply to non-EU nationals: EU, EEA and Swiss citizens have a separate right of residence. For citizenship, the exam applies to everyone.
- Run by
- Opetushallitus (OPH)
- Levels
- Basic (A1, A2), intermediate (B1, B2), advanced (C1, C2)
- Fee
- Intermediate level €190, basic €165, advanced €216 (2026 fees). Single subtests: speaking €84, writing €70, listening €43, reading €43.
- Duration
- A full test day lasts about 5 hours, breaks included
Before you register
As of 1 January 2026, registrations are final: you cannot change the date, level, subtests or place. Refunds are given only for illness with a medical certificate, and only if you cancel before 8:00 on the test day. The payment link is valid for one to three days.
Frequently asked questions
Which level do I need for permanent residence in Finland?
On the main route, B1: level 3 in the YKI intermediate test, in both speaking and writing, plus six years of residence and two years of work. This applies to applications filed since 8 January 2026.
And for citizenship?
Level 3 in the intermediate test, in one of three combinations: speaking and writing, listening and writing, or reading and speaking. From 1 March 2027, new applications also need a citizenship test.
How does the speaking subtest work?
There is no examiner in front of you. You speak to a computer or a recording in a language lab, with a short preparation time for each task, and your answers are recorded and marked later. Many people find the silence harder than a conversation: it is worth practising out loud with a timer.
Can I change my YKI test date?
No. As of 1 January 2026, registrations are final. Check the calendar before you pay.
Official sources
- Migri, permanent residence permit reform 2026
- Migri, YKI subtests accepted for citizenship
- Migri, Citizenship Act amendments 2027
- OPH, YKI test days
- OPH, registration and fees
- University of Jyväskylä, intermediate speaking sample
OpiFluent is not affiliated with Opetushallitus (OPH). Practice material follows the published exam format; it does not replace official instructions or official assessment.