Category: education

Estonia helps Moldova rethink education

Estonia is helping Moldova strengthen its first line of defense — not on the battlefield, but in the classroom. Author: Marian Männi Russia targets Ukraine with bullets, but Moldova is fighting them on another front, facing down weaponised misinformation. “We are at the frontline in the fight for freedom and democracy,” says Dan Perciun, Moldova’s […]

Finding balance: smart device use in schools

Estonian schools adopt consistent guidelines over outright smartphone bans, balancing digital freedom with social interaction. In Estonia, the debate around smart device use in schools is gaining attention. While the Ministry of Social Affairs recently suggested limiting smartphone use outside of lessons, many schools have already taken a proactive approach, opting for consistent guidelines rather […]

Science Kitchen – the tastiest education in town

At first glance, it is a beautiful space. Situated in the harbor-facing Mare building on Tallinn University‘s seaside campus, the Institute of Natural and Health Sciences’ Science Kitchen is located on the first floor in a room approximately 100 square meters, or about 1,100 square feet. With high ceilings and windows on every side, one feels […]

A new chapter in Estonian education: Uniting through instruction language

‘We have been preparing for a long time to switch teaching to Estonian. This aims to give all children the chance to get a quality education in Estonian, create equal job chances, and improve how well we all get along,’ says Ingar Dubolazov, head of the transition to teaching in Estonian at the Ministry of […]

Exploring Estonian education: insights from the field’s experts

Education Estonia’s video presentations have been expanded with six new videos featuring experts who provide insights into the key aspects of its education system. These videos address the very questions frequently asked by visiting education specialists in Estonia. The significant value of these videos is found in the voices of the practitioners themselves – those […]

New book: In-depth analysis of the Estonian education system

In the new case study, widely respected Estonian educational experts share their understanding of the factors behind Estonia’s successful educational outcomes. The recently published book, “Aim High and Work Hard. Building a World-Class Learning System in Estonia,” authored by renowned Estonian education scholars Eve Eisenschmidt, Mati Heidmets, Maie Kitsing, Mikk Kasesalk, and Kätlin Vanari presents […]

PISA 2022: Estonia consistently among the world’s best

The PISA 2022 educational survey published on December 5th 2023, shows that the knowledge and skills of Estonian 15-year-olds are at the absolute top in Europe and in the top eight in the world, with the top countries in Asia. This time, the study focused on mathematics but also assessed students’ skills in science and […]

An Estonian island school is designing education

What happens when a school principal is a designer? Saaremaa State Gymnasium offers insights into how design thinking can transform education. The article by Marian Männi was published first on the Research Estonia webpage. Saaremaa State Gymnasium opened its doors two years ago. Situated on the largest Estonian island, this shiny new building accommodates over 500 […]

Balancing innovation and tradition: Interview with Minister of Education on Estonian education

Estonia’s Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas, recently sat down with e-Estonia to discuss the nation’s educational landscape. The conversation delved into the key factors behind Estonia’s educational success, digitalisation’s role, and the sector’s future goals. The interview offers insights into how Estonia maintains its global competitiveness in education while balancing traditional teaching methods […]