Finnish culture club for kids in Portland Oregon
Portland Finnish School, also known as Portlandin Suomi Koulu, is a community run culture and language club that meets every other Saturday for children with Finnish heritage of all generations.
From Toddler to Teen
Kids of all ages (0-18) are welcome to enroll. Classes are split into language learners and language speakers, as well as a play group for our youngest Finns.
Finnish Heritage
Children can be first generation immigrants, second generation, or more. All generations with any amount of Finnish heritage are welcome. Some members are children of former Finnish School children!
Parental Involvement
Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate. Share a cup of coffee and sing in Finnish with the kids. Volunteers help run school programs such as the library.
The Oldest, Multi-Generational, Finnish School in America
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Tämä Amerikan vanhin Suomi-Koulu innostaa aina uusia Portlandin seudun Suomalaisia."
This oldest Finnish School in America always inspires new Finns in the Portland area."
Prijo Brooks, first Portland Suomi Koulu teacher
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Tämä Amerikan vanhin Suomi-Koulu innostaa aina uusia Portlandin seudun Suomalaisia."
This oldest Finnish School in America always inspires new Finns in the Portland area."
Prijo Brooks, first Portland Suomi Koulu teacher
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Tämä Amerikan vanhin Suomi-Koulu innostaa aina uusia Portlandin seudun Suomalaisia."
This oldest Finnish School in America always inspires new Finns in the Portland area."
Prijo Brooks, first Portland Suomi Koulu teacher
"Poikani oli Suomi-Koulun ensimmäisen vuoden oppilas (yli 40 vuotta sitten). Ihanaa, että lapsenlapseni voi osallistua nyt. Mukava seurata lasten ja vanhempien kokoontumista yhteen lauantaiaamuisin. Hauskaa on!"
"My son was a student in the first year of Suomi-Koulu (more than 40 years ago). It's wonderful that my grandchild can participate now. Nice to watch children and parents gather together on Saturday mornings. It's fun!”
"Poikani oli Suomi-Koulun ensimmäisen vuoden oppilas (yli 40 vuotta sitten). Ihanaa, että lapsenlapseni voi osallistua nyt. Mukava seurata lasten ja vanhempien kokoontumista yhteen lauantaiaamuisin. Hauskaa on!"
"My son was a student in the first year of Suomi-Koulu (more than 40 years ago). It's wonderful that my grandchild can participate now. Nice to watch children and parents gather together on Saturday mornings. It's fun!”
"Poikani oli Suomi-Koulun ensimmäisen vuoden oppilas (yli 40 vuotta sitten). Ihanaa, että lapsenlapseni voi osallistua nyt. Mukava seurata lasten ja vanhempien kokoontumista yhteen lauantaiaamuisin. Hauskaa on!"
"My son was a student in the first year of Suomi-Koulu (more than 40 years ago). It's wonderful that my grandchild can participate now. Nice to watch children and parents gather together on Saturday mornings. It's fun!”
The Finnish School Community
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The Suomi Koulu community is so welcoming and kind. I can tell my teacher really cares about me and my education."
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The Suomi Koulu community is so welcoming and kind. I can tell my teacher really cares about me and my education."
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The Suomi Koulu community is so welcoming and kind. I can tell my teacher really cares about me and my education."
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By being part of this community, my son is a global citizen with friends all around the world."
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By being part of this community, my son is a global citizen with friends all around the world."
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By being part of this community, my son is a global citizen with friends all around the world."
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When I was a kid I went to Finnish School in California. Now my kids continue the tradition at the Portland Finnish School."
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When I was a kid I went to Finnish School in California. Now my kids continue the tradition at the Portland Finnish School."
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When I was a kid I went to Finnish School in California. Now my kids continue the tradition at the Portland Finnish School."
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Suomi-koulussa saa laulaa, leikkiä ja askarrella!"
At Finnish school you can sing, play and do crafts!"
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Suomi-koulussa saa laulaa, leikkiä ja askarrella!"
At Finnish school you can sing, play and do crafts!"
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Suomi-koulussa saa laulaa, leikkiä ja askarrella!"
At Finnish school you can sing, play and do crafts!"
Support the Portland Finnish School
In addition to a small enrollment fee, the Portland Finnish School relies upon grants, donations, and fundraising to create the best language and culture learning environment for our children. Check with your employer for non-profit donation matching and grants. If you wish to donate or volunteer please contact us for additional information.
Buy Finnish Christmas treats and crafts at the Portland Finnish School booth at the Nordic Northwest ScanFair in December.
