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Lue tiedote ja vastaa kysymykseen. 'Hyvä opiskelija, tenttiin ilmoittautuminen tapahtuu opiskelijan verkkopalvelussa viimeistään 10 päivää ennen tenttipäivää. Myöhästyneitä ilmoittautumisia ei hyväksytä. Jos olet sairas tenttipäivänä, toimita lääkärintodistus opintosihteerille 5 arkipäivän kuluessa. Muuten saat merkinnän poissaolosta.' (Read the notice and answer the question. 'Dear student, exam registration takes place in the student online service no later than 10 days before the exam date. Late registrations are not accepted. If you are ill on the exam day, submit a medical certificate to the study secretary within 5 working days. Otherwise you will receive a mark for absence.') Mitä opiskelijan pitää tehdä, jos hän on sairas tenttipäivänä? (What must the student do if they are ill on exam day?)

Ilmoittautua uudelleen tenttiin (Re-register for the exam)

Ilmoittaa 10 päivää etukäteen (Give notice 10 days in advance)

Toimittaa lääkärintodistus 5 arkipäivän sisällä (Submit a medical certificate within 5 working days)

Soittaa professorille (Call the professor)

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The YKI Keskitaso certifies intermediate Finnish (B1-B2) through four subtests and is the required language proof for Finnish citizenship applications.

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1Lue ilmoitus ja vastaa kysymykseen. 'Vuokrataan: Kaksio Helsingin Kalliossa, 3. kerros, 52 m², täysin kalustettu, yhteinen pyykinpesutila. Vuokra 950 €/kk + vesimaksu 30 €/kk. Vapautuu 1.8.2026. Soita tai laita viesti: 040-123 4567.' (Read the notice and answer the question. 'For rent: Two-room apartment in Kallio, Helsinki, 3rd floor, 52 m², fully furnished, shared laundry room. Rent 950 €/month + water fee 30 €/month. Available from 1 August 2026. Call or text: 040-123 4567.') Mikä on asunnon kokonaiskustannus kuukaudessa? (What is the total monthly cost of the apartment?)

A.950 euroa (950 euros)

B.980 euroa (980 euros)

C.1 000 euroa (1,000 euros)

D.1 030 euroa (1,030 euros)

Explanation: The rent is 950 €/month plus a water fee of 30 €/month, making the total 980 €/month. Reading comprehension questions at B1-B2 often require adding specific figures mentioned in the text rather than simply identifying a single stated number.

2Lue sähköposti ja vastaa kysymykseen. 'Hei Matti, lähetän tämän viestin, koska emme pääse tulemaan lauantain juhliin. Lapsemme on sairaana ja hän tarvitsee hoitoa. Toivottavasti vietätte mukavan illan. Terveisin, Anna' (Read the email and answer the question. 'Hi Matti, I am sending this message because we cannot come to Saturday's party. Our child is sick and needs care. I hope you have a nice evening. Best wishes, Anna') Miksi Anna ei tule juhliin? (Why is Anna not coming to the party?)

A.Hän on itse sairaana. (She herself is sick.)

B.Hänen lapsensa on sairaana. (Her child is sick.)

C.Hänellä on töitä lauantaina. (She has work on Saturday.)

D.Hän on matkalla. (She is travelling.)

Explanation: The email clearly states 'Lapsemme on sairaana' (Our child is sick) as the reason for not attending. This is a direct-reference reading comprehension question testing the ability to identify stated reasons.

3Lue uutinen ja vastaa kysymykseen. 'Helsingin kaupunki avaa uuden kirjaston Itäkeskukseen ensi vuoden tammikuussa. Kirjasto on auki maanantaista lauantaihin klo 9–20. Kirjastossa on myös kahvila ja kokoustiloja, joita voi varata etukäteen verkossa.' (Read the news item and answer the question. 'The City of Helsinki will open a new library in Itäkeskus in January next year. The library will be open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm. The library also has a café and meeting rooms that can be booked in advance online.') Miten kokoustiloja voi varata? (How can meeting rooms be booked?)

A.Soittamalla kirjastoon (By calling the library)

B.Käymällä kirjastossa (By visiting the library in person)

C.Verkossa etukäteen (Online in advance)

D.Kahvilassa paikan päällä (At the café on site)

Explanation: The text explicitly states 'joita voi varata etukäteen verkossa' (which can be booked in advance online). This is a direct reference question testing the ability to locate a specific procedural detail in an informational text.

4Lue teksti ja vastaa kysymykseen. 'Suomessa talvi kestää yleensä lokakuulta maaliskuuhun. Pohjoisessa lunta voi olla jo syyskuussa. Talvi tarkoittaa pakkasia, lunta ja lyhyitä päiviä. Monille suomalaisille talvi on kuitenkin mieluinen vuodenaika: he hiihtelevät, luistelevat ja nauttivat saunasta.' (Read the text and answer the question. 'In Finland, winter typically lasts from October to March. In the north, there can already be snow in September. Winter means frost, snow, and short days. For many Finns, however, winter is a favourite season: they ski, skate, and enjoy the sauna.') Mitä teksti kertoo suomalaisista ja talvesta? (What does the text say about Finns and winter?)

A.Useimmat suomalaiset eivät pidä talvesta. (Most Finns do not like winter.)

B.Monille suomalaisille talvi on pidettävä vuodenaika. (For many Finns, winter is a liked season.)

C.Suomalaiset viettävät talven sisällä. (Finns spend winter indoors.)

D.Talvi kestää Suomessa vain kaksi kuukautta. (Winter lasts only two months in Finland.)

Explanation: The text states 'monille suomalaisille talvi on kuitenkin mieluinen vuodenaika' (for many Finns, winter is a favourite/liked season), citing skiing, skating, and sauna. This question tests the ability to identify the writer's main point about Finns' attitudes.

5Lue tiedote ja vastaa kysymykseen. 'Huomio asukkaille: Talon vesijohtoverkosto huolletaan tiistaina 3.6.2026 klo 8–14. Sinä aikana vedenjakelussa on katkos. Pyydämme varaamaan vettä etukäteen. Pahoittelemme haittaa.' (Read the notice and answer the question. 'Attention residents: The building's water supply network will be serviced on Tuesday 3 June 2026 from 8 am to 2 pm. During that time there will be a water supply interruption. We ask you to store water in advance. We apologise for the inconvenience.') Miksi asukkaiden pitää varata vettä etukäteen? (Why should residents store water in advance?)

A.Koska vesi on kallista tiistaina. (Because water is expensive on Tuesday.)

B.Koska vesijohtoverkosto huolletaan ja vesi katkeaa. (Because the water supply network is being serviced and water will be cut off.)

C.Koska rakennus suljetaan tiistaina. (Because the building will be closed on Tuesday.)

D.Koska veden laatu on heikko. (Because the water quality is poor.)

Explanation: The notice explains that maintenance will cause 'katkos' (interruption/cut-off) in water supply, so residents should store water beforehand. This type of public notice comprehension is a core YKI Keskitaso reading task.

6Lue artikkeli ja vastaa kysymykseen. 'Etätyö on yleistynyt Suomessa nopeasti viime vuosina. Monet työntekijät arvostavat mahdollisuutta työskennellä kotoa, koska se säästää aikaa ja matkakustannuksia. Toisaalta osa ihmisistä kokee, että kotona on vaikea pitää työn ja vapaa-ajan raja selvänä. Tutkimusten mukaan etätyötekijät ovat usein tuottavampia mutta voivat myös tuntea yksinäisyyttä.' (Read the article and answer the question. 'Remote work has become common in Finland rapidly in recent years. Many employees value the opportunity to work from home because it saves time and travel costs. On the other hand, some people feel that at home it is difficult to keep a clear boundary between work and leisure. According to research, remote workers are often more productive but may also feel loneliness.') Mikä on etätyön negatiivinen puoli tekstin mukaan? (What is a negative side of remote work according to the text?)

A.Se on kallista työnantajille. (It is expensive for employers.)

B.Se heikentää tuottavuutta. (It weakens productivity.)

C.Työn ja vapaa-ajan raja voi hämärtyä ja voi tuntea yksinäisyyttä. (The boundary between work and leisure can blur and one may feel loneliness.)

D.Sitä ei voi tehdä Suomessa. (It cannot be done in Finland.)

Explanation: The text mentions two negatives: difficulty maintaining work-life boundaries ('työn ja vapaa-ajan raja selvänä') and potential loneliness ('yksinäisyyttä'). This question tests the ability to identify contrasting information signalled by 'toisaalta' (on the other hand).

7Lue ilmoitustaulu ja vastaa kysymykseen. 'TERVEYSKESKUS SULJETTU 20.6.2026 Terveyskeskus on kiinni kansallisen juhlapäivän vuoksi. Kiireellisessä tapauksessa soita 116117 (lääkäripäivystys). Reseptien uusiminen onnistuu puhelimitse tai verkossa. Seuraava normaali aukioloaika: maanantai 22.6.2026.' (Read the bulletin board notice and answer the question. 'HEALTH CENTRE CLOSED 20 JUNE 2026 The health centre is closed due to a national holiday. In an urgent case call 116117 (out-of-hours medical service). Prescription renewals are possible by phone or online. Next normal opening time: Monday 22 June 2026.') Mitä pitää tehdä kiireellisessä tapauksessa? (What should you do in an urgent case?)

A.Mennä terveyskeskukseen. (Go to the health centre.)

B.Soittaa numeroon 116117. (Call the number 116117.)

C.Odottaa maanantaihin. (Wait until Monday.)

D.Uusia resepti verkossa. (Renew a prescription online.)

Explanation: The notice clearly states 'Kiireellisessä tapauksessa soita 116117' (In an urgent case call 116117). YKI Keskitaso reading tasks frequently use public health and service notices that require identifying the correct action for a specified situation.

8Lue teksti ja vastaa kysymykseen. 'Lapin matkailu on kasvanut viime vuosina merkittävästi. Erityisesti talvilomat ovat suosittuja: turistit tulevat katsomaan revontulia, hiihtämään ja käymään joulupukin pajakäynneillä. Kesällä Lappi tarjoaa yöttömän yön ilmiön ja vaeltamisen kansallispuistoissa. Majoituskapasiteetti on kasvanut, mutta se ei aina riitä sesonkiaikana.' (Read the text and answer the question. 'Tourism in Lapland has grown significantly in recent years. Winter holidays are especially popular: tourists come to see the northern lights, ski, and visit Santa Claus workshops. In summer, Lapland offers the midnight sun phenomenon and hiking in national parks. Accommodation capacity has grown but is not always sufficient during peak season.') Mitkä kaksi kautta ovat tärkeitä Lapin matkailulle? (Which two seasons are important for Lapland tourism?)

A.Kevät ja syksy (Spring and autumn)

B.Talvi ja kesä (Winter and summer)

C.Kesä ja syksy (Summer and autumn)

D.Kevät ja talvi (Spring and winter)

Explanation: The text discusses winter tourism (revontulet, hiihto, joulupukki) and summer tourism (yötön yö, vaeltaminen) as the two highlighted seasons. This requires understanding that the text describes two distinct seasonal tourism products.

9Lue artikkeli ja vastaa kysymykseen. 'Suomalaiset käyttävät julkista liikennettä entistä enemmän. Kaupungeissa bussit ja raitiovaunut ovat tehokkaita. Pitkillä matkoilla junat ovat suosittuja. Lippujen hinnat ovat nousseet, mutta matkustajamäärät kasvavat silti. Jotkut matkustajat valittavat, että aikataulut eivät aina pidä.' (Read the article and answer the question. 'Finns are using public transport more and more. In cities, buses and trams are efficient. For long distances, trains are popular. Ticket prices have risen, but passenger numbers still grow. Some passengers complain that schedules do not always hold.') Mikä on julkisen liikenteen ongelma tekstin mukaan? (What is a problem with public transport according to the text?)

A.Liikennettä ei ole tarpeeksi. (There is not enough transport.)

B.Aikataulut eivät aina pidä. (Schedules do not always hold.)

C.Bussit eivät mene kaupunkeihin. (Buses do not go to cities.)

D.Junaliput ovat ilmaisia. (Train tickets are free.)

Explanation: The text explicitly states 'jotkut matkustajat valittavat, että aikataulut eivät aina pidä' (some passengers complain that schedules do not always hold). This is a direct reference question testing comprehension of a stated complaint.

10Lue kirje ja vastaa kysymykseen. 'Arvoisa asiakas, Ilmoitamme teille, että sopimuksenne internetpalvelusta uusitaan automaattisesti 1.7.2026. Uusi hinta on 39,90 €/kk (aiempi hinta 34,90 €/kk). Teillä on oikeus irtisanoa sopimus 30 päivän varoitusajalla ennen uudistumispäivää. Irtisanominen tapahtuu asiakaspalvelumme kautta.' (Read the letter and answer the question. 'Dear customer, We inform you that your internet service agreement will be automatically renewed on 1 July 2026. The new price is 39.90 €/month (previous price 34.90 €/month). You have the right to cancel the agreement with 30 days' notice before the renewal date. Cancellation is done through our customer service.') Miten asiakas voi irtisanoa sopimuksen? (How can the customer cancel the agreement?)

A.Kirjoittamalla kirjeen (By writing a letter)

B.Asiakaspalvelun kautta (Through customer service)

C.Menemällä toimistoon (By going to the office)

D.Maksamalla irtisanomismaksu (By paying a cancellation fee)

Explanation: The letter states 'irtisanominen tapahtuu asiakaspalvelumme kautta' (cancellation is done through our customer service). Formal letters from service providers are a standard YKI Keskitaso reading text type.

About the YKI Intermediate Level (Keskitaso) Exam

The YKI Yleinen Kielitutkinto Keskitaso (National Certificate of Language Proficiency - Intermediate Level) certifies Finnish proficiency at CEFR B1 or B2. It is the level required for Finnish citizenship: applicants must score at least grade 3 in two subtests (typically reading and listening). The exam has four independent subtests: lukeminen (reading), kuullunymmärtäminen (listening), kirjoittaminen (writing), and puhuminen (speaking). Each subtest is graded separately on a 1-6 scale; grades 3 and 4 fall within the Intermediate (Keskitaso) band. The exam is administered at authorised centres throughout Finland, with approximately 8 test dates per year. The University of Jyväskylä CALS designs and quality-assures the exam on behalf of the Finnish National Agency for Education (OPH).

Questions

60 scored questions

Time Limit

Reading: 60-75 min; Listening: 40-50 min; Writing: 60-75 min; Speaking: 15-20 min.

Passing Score

Grade 3 (B1) or grade 4 (B2) per subtest. Citizenship requires at least grade 3 in two subtests.

Exam Fee

EUR 190 per sitting (2026). (University of Jyväskylä, Centre for Applied Language Studies (CALS), commissioned by OPH.)

YKI Intermediate Level (Keskitaso) Exam Content Outline

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Lukeminen (Reading)

B1-B2 Finnish articles, letters, notices — MCQ testing comprehension, detail, and inference.

25%

Kuullunymmartaminen (Listening)

B1-B2 dialogues, announcements, radio — MCQ testing key information and speaker intent.

25%

Kirjoittaminen (Writing)

Formal and informal Finnish writing tasks at B1-B2 production level.

25%

Puhuminen (Speaking)

Picture description, role-play, and discussion assessed by a trained assessor.

How to Pass the YKI Intermediate Level (Keskitaso) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Grade 3 (B1) or grade 4 (B2) per subtest. Citizenship requires at least grade 3 in two subtests.
Exam length: 60 questions
Time limit: Reading: 60-75 min; Listening: 40-50 min; Writing: 60-75 min; Speaking: 15-20 min.
Exam fee: EUR 190 per sitting (2026).

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YKI Intermediate Level (Keskitaso) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Download official sample tests from oph.fi and ykitesti.solki.jyu.fi — they show the exact text complexity, question formats, and vocabulary level of the real exam at B1-B2.

2Master partitive vs. accusative object: 'Syön omenan' (I'll eat the apple — completed action) vs. 'Syön omenaa' (I'm eating apple — ongoing/partial). This distinction appears across reading texts and is critical for understanding Finnish grammar questions.

3Learn consonant gradation patterns systematically: talo → talon (no gradation), pöytä → pöydän (t→d), kauppa → kaupan (pp→p). Nearly every Finnish noun and verb involves gradation, and recognising it speeds up reading comprehension significantly.

4Study civic and workplace vocabulary: hakemus (application), työsopimus (employment contract), vakuutus (insurance), Kela (social insurance institution), vuokrasopimus (rental contract), henkilöllisyystodistus (ID document). YKI reading texts frequently feature these topics.

5Practise recognising the conditional mood (konditionaali): haluaisin (I would like), olisi (would be), voisin (I could). Conditional statements are common in formal letters and opinion pieces that appear in the reading comprehension section.

6For the citizenship requirement, focus on reading and listening: these two MCQ-based subtests are the most straightforward to prepare for systematically. Aim for grade 3 (B1) minimum in both by working through practice materials from helao.fi and OPH sample tests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the YKI Keskitaso (Intermediate Level) exam?

The YKI Yleinen Kielitutkinto Keskitaso is a Finnish national language proficiency certificate at CEFR B1-B2. It has four subtests — reading, listening, writing, and speaking — each graded independently on a 1-6 scale. Grades 3 and 4 fall within the Intermediate band (B1 and B2 respectively). The exam is designed and quality-assured by CALS at the University of Jyväskylä on behalf of OPH.

Is YKI Keskitaso required for Finnish citizenship?

Yes. Finnish citizenship applicants who cannot prove language proficiency through another accepted means (e.g., Finnish-medium education) must pass YKI at grade 3 or higher in at least two subtests. The most common combination is reading and listening, both of which are MCQ-based and easier to prepare for systematically. A grade 3 corresponds to CEFR B1.

How much does the YKI Intermediate exam cost in 2026?

The fee for the intermediate level (Keskitaso) YKI test is EUR 190 per sitting in 2026. From 1 January 2026, certain qualifying students and graduates can register for the advanced level test free of charge, but the intermediate level fee of EUR 190 still applies to most candidates.

How many times per year is the YKI test offered?

In 2026 there are approximately 8 test dates (including January 31, March 28, April 11, April 25, May 23, August 29, October 2, and November 14). Registration opens approximately two months before each date. From 1 January 2026, registrations can no longer be rescheduled, so candidates should plan carefully.

What grammar and vocabulary is tested at B1-B2?

The reading and listening subtests implicitly test B1-B2 Finnish grammar and vocabulary in context. Key areas include: consonant gradation (e.g., talo/talon, pöytä/pöydän), partitive vs. accusative object (syön omenan vs. syön omenaa), conditional mood (haluaisin, olisi), present and past passive (tehdään, tehtiin), participles (tehty, tekeminen), and civic/workplace vocabulary (hakemus, työsopimus, vakuutus, kela). Questions in the reading and listening sections are fully in Finnish.

What study materials are available for YKI Keskitaso?

Official sample tests are available at oph.fi and ykitesti.solki.jyu.fi. Practice books such as Suomea Paremmin and Harjoituksia YKI-testiin are widely used. The Helsinki Adult Education Centre (Helsingin aikuisopisto) provides free online exercises at helao.fi. Language integration courses (kotoutumiskoulutus) often include YKI preparation. The OPH website lists authorised test centres and upcoming dates.