YKI Test Dates
The Finnish YKI Test (National Certificates of Language Proficiency) evaluates practical language skills needed in everyday life, work, and studies.
You can take the test at the basic, intermediate, or advanced level.
The Test Dates of YKI Intermediate Level
The Intermediate YKI Test assesses language skills at CEFR levels B1–B2, corresponding to YKI grades 3 and 4.
Reaching level 3 (B1) is required for Finnish citizenship applications.
The Test Days in 2026
Friday
02.10.2026
Registration period 24.8.2026 at 10:00 - 16.9.2026 at 16:00
Subtests: all
Check details from the official YKI registeration page
Saturday
07.11.2026
Registration period 21.9.2026 at 10:00 - 22.10.2026 at 16:00
Subtests: all
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The Test Days in 2027
Saturday
16.01.2027
Registration period 04.01.2027 at 10:00 - 07.01.2027 at 16:00
Subtests: all
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Saturday
13.02.2027
Registration period 18.01.2027 at 10:00 - 28.01.2027 at 16:00
Subtests: all
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Wednesday
10.03.2027
Registration period 08.02.2027 at 10:00 - 22.02.2027 at 16:00
Subtests: speaking and reading comprehension
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Saturday
10.04.2027
Registration period 08.03.2027 at 10:00 - 25.03.2027 at 16:00
Subtests: all
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Wednesday
12.05.2027
Registration period 12.04.2027 at 10:00 - 26.04.2027 at 16:00
Subtests: writing and listening comprehension
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Wednesday
02.06.2027
Registration period 03.05.2027 at 10:00 - 17.05.2027 at 16:00
Subtests: speaking and reading comprehension
Check details from the official YKI registeration page