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International House South Karelia

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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

Our service point Momentti is here to help you.  You may contact the services 

By phone  

  • In Finnish and English on Mon-Thu at 12-14, tel. +358 40 7027 244 
  • In Finnish and Russian on Mondays at 12.30-15, tel. +358 40 7155 327 
  • In Russian and Finnish on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9-11, tel. +358 44 7915 494  

By email to momentti@lappeenranta.fi  

By visiting our service points in Imatra or Lappeenranta 

South Karelia Immigrant Services, Imatra office - Lappeenranta 

South Karelia Immigrant Services, Lappeenranta Office - Lappeenranta 

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