Schools to visit

Located in Tallinn, this school serves students in grades 1-12, focusing on humanities and languages such as English, French, and German, and promotes creativity. It effectively integrates digital technology and offers pre-school and extracurricular clubs. The school participates in European projects like Erasmus+ and is part of networks supporting health and anti-bullying. A Russian-language school, it is now transitioning to an Estonian-language curriculum.

Founded in 1988, EBS is the oldest privately owned business university in the Baltics. EBS's goal is to provide enterprising people with academic knowledge, skills and values for its successful implementation.

Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences (EUAS), set in Ülemiste Smart City, is the largest accredited private institution in Estonia, hosting 1400 students and 6200 global alumni. With a 30-year legacy, it's known for solid public/private partnerships, EUAS offers an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Studies in English, Estonian, and Russian, are enriched by close business world interactions, prepping students for entrepreneurial futures.

Full Cycle Game Academy offers specialised training, simulating a real game development company's environment. We focus on equipping students with industry-relevant skills and knowledge, enhancing teamwork, organization, and communication. Our goal is to prepare successful Unreal Engine game specialists.

In the kindergarten, you'll get an overview of digital pedagogy, inclusive education, progressive educational principles by Estonian educational reformer Johannes Käis, outdoor learning, health promotion, and teacher professional development.

A forward-thinking institution fostering children's future skills for autonomy, adaptability, and responsibility. We implement project-based learning across all groups, incorporating ICT tools like educational robots. A significant part of the day is spent outdoors for eating, playing, learning, hiking, and even napping. As a proud member of the Eco-Schools network, we've earned the Green Flag award.

The school provides a language immersion programme and offers various support services to help students succeed, including counselling and special education services. One of the strengths of the school is also a strong technology education program.

kood/Jõhvi is a retraining program for adults offering a innovative approach to study programming, and enable people from various fields to make a career change and dive into the world of tech. The school is funded by over 30 companies, including many start-ups and unicorns that are supporting the students during their studies to make sure their skills meet the industry standards. Get in contact to learn more about the school, visit our school building in Jõhvi or collaborate with us!

Käo Basic School is a private school that is created by NGO Inimeselt Inimesele for students of compulsory education age. It is a school for students who have special educational needs. Learning activities and educational activities are carried out in cooperation between Käo Põhikool and Käo Support Centre (Käo Tugikeskus). School provides special needs children with an opportunity to study while receiving rehabilitation during the school day.

The basic school is home to 730 students from 1st to 9th grade, prioritizing a supportive atmosphere that enhances learning through formative assessments and versatile teaching methods. These approaches aim to improve both the academic and practical skills of students, as well as their social and emotional development. Students can participate in elective courses and hobbies, and programs like "From Idea to Realisation" and the "Leader in Me" promote creativity and character development.

Peetri Kindergarten is one of the largest in Estonia with 18 groups, operating in collaboration with Peetri Kindergarten-Basic School. The focus on learning through play allows children to be active and engage directly in experiments and personal experiences. Modern ICT tools, such as educational robots, are a fundamental part of the teaching methods used here. The "Leader in Me" program also plays a crucial role in developing core values and enhancing the social skills of the children.

The school emphasizes innovation and digital tools, with descriptive evaluation and STEAM subjects, and also prioritizes creativity and art projects. The school has informatics lessons from grades 2-11.

Pärnumaa Vocational Education Center is an innovative training centre in the South-West of Estonia, focussing exclusively on highly technical skills. The centre offers different training programmes and is ready to share best practices.

Take the opportunity to visit the famous Estonian resort town of Pärnu and explore Raeküla School offering a unique educational experience focusing on three main subjects: business education, cultural work, and sports.

Focused on learner-centric education, our mission is to create an environment that nurtures growth and effective learning. We emphasize fostering self-directed learners, supporting quality motivation and study skills. Our elective course system aids in self-discovery and career planning. We collaborate with vocational schools, higher education institutions, and businesses to diversify the learning experience.

Ristiku Põhikool is renowned for its inclusive education, supporting special needs with enhanced and regular classes. The school offers advanced digital tools, extracurriculars like a technology and creativity club, and participates in the Erasmus+ program with projects like E-Twinning. Visitors can explore its inclusive education model, diverse classroom setups, and support services, including art therapy.