Digital Certificates Introduced for YKI Language Tests (Finland, June 2026)
Finland introduced digital certificates for National Certificates of Language Proficiency tests following an amendment to the relevant government decree.
Finland introduced digital certificates for National Certificates of Language Proficiency tests following an amendment to the relevant government decree.
What Changed?
Test takers covered by the new arrangement can receive a digital certificate through My Studyinfo as an alternative to a paper certificate.
Old System vs New System
YKI test results were documented through the earlier certificate process, which relied on paper certificates.
For covered tests, candidates can receive and use a digital certificate through the national My Studyinfo service while paper remains an available format.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Candidates gain a digital way to access and present official language-test certification.
Parent / Family Impact
No direct parent-specific operational change was identified.
School / Institution Impact
Institutions verifying YKI results may encounter digital certificates issued through the national service.
Teacher / Staff Impact
No direct teacher-specific operational change was identified.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-04: decree amendment approved
- 2026-06-05: agency announcement
- June 2026: digital certificates introduced.
What To Do
- Candidates should use My Studyinfo and follow the agency's instructions for obtaining and sharing the digital certificate.
What To Watch Next
Monitor whether digital certification becomes the default format or expands to other national assessment credentials.
Global Context
The change is relevant to comparison of national digital credential systems for standardized language assessment.
Source Record
Source type: Official announcement
Source name: Finnish National Agency for Education