TUVA education in Kuopio

Preparatory education for programmes leading to an upper secondary qualification, or TUVA, combines previous additional basic education (10th grade), preparatory education for general upper secondary education, and preparatory education for basic vocational education (VALMA).

Preparatory education for programmes leading to a qualification

The focus of TUVA education in Kuopio is on strengthening knowledge of basic education contents. During their TUVA year, students can attempt to raise all their basic education grades. TUVA education also focusses on study skills and management of everyday life, introduces general and vocational upper secondary school studies, and includes a period of work placement.

The TUVA education in Kuopio has a rolling application procedure. Apply to TUVA education by filling in the electronic form
Application form for TUVA education (Hakulomake TUVA-koulutukseen, in Finnish)

For questions on TUVA education, please contact teacher Riina Pirskanen, tel. +358 44 718 1623, email riina.pirskanen@opedu.kuopio.fi

For questions on SiltaTUVA, please contact special class teacher Una Sutinen, tel. +358 44 718 4462, email una.sutinen@opedu.kuopio.fi

TUVA education is organised at Puistokoulu school, address Minna Canthin katu 45.