Sastamalan Opisto is a Finnish Liberal Adult Education organisation. The college curriculum (programme) has more than 500 courses each year, with 24000 teaching hours in the villages of Lavia, Kiikoinen and the rural town of Sastamala. Courses deal with everyday life skills, music, expressive arts, Arts and Crafts, Information Technology, languages and sports. Most of the courses last from mid September to end of November, and from mid January to mid April. Anyone can participate, and also suggest new courses. Course fees are very moderate, usually 20-45 euro per academic year. Open University Department fees are higher.  It is possible to study languages 100% online on the Internet. There are courses for children, adults and seniors. College also has Basic Education of Art for children and young people. Language and life skills courses for immigrants are also offered. Over 50% of the 11000 students at the college are over 50 years of age. Courses usually meet once a week and at the same time but there are also many short intensive courses, for example on weekends. People living in Kiikoinen, Lavia and Sastamala who are registered in Employment Service Agency, can get a voucher for College Active Student's Card. The card is valid for participation in most courses.