Welcome to International House South Karelia

We are glad you are here!  

International House South Karelia offers information and support for the settlement and employment of newcomers from other countries in the South Karelia region, Imatra and Lappeenranta area. South Karelia consists of nine municipalities: Lappeenranta, Imatra, Luumäki, Lemi, Savitaipale, Taipalsaari, Ruokolahti, Rautjärvi, Parikkala.  

On this page you get information on 

• important steps upon your arrival in South Karelia 
• useful and interesting tips for living in South Karelia 
• options for studying in South Karelia
• practicalities about working and looking for work in South Karelia
• support for employers on international recruitment 

Guidance and counselling services

By phone  

• In Finnish and English on Monday-Thursday at 13-15, tel. +358 5 616 3401
• In Finnish and Russian on Mondays and Thursdays at 13-15, tel. +358 5 616 3402 

By email to internationalhouse@lappeenranta.fi

OBS. Emails sent to the Momentti-address will be received until 31.12.2025 after which the address is closed.

By visiting our service points in Imatra or Lappeenranta  to get personal quidance and counselling.

South Karelia Immigrant Services, Imatra office - Lappeenranta 

South Karelia Immigrant Services, Lappeenranta Office - Lappeenranta 

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