EDUCATION SYSTEM IN ESTONIA

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The main tasks of the EMER: to guarantee the expedient and effective

development of education research, youth and language policies and

the high level and competitiveness of research and development activities.

Estonian Ministry of Education and Research (EMER)

plans, organises and develops education; exercises governmental supervision over

the activities of educational institutions regarding provision of education and the fulfilment of national study programmes and other educational standards;

plans and develops national study programmes and other educational standards and organises their preparation and accreditation.

Main tasks, of the EMER:

The Estonian educational system consists of state, municipal, public and private educational institutions. There are currently 589 schools in Estonia.

Today's education in Estonia is divided into General education

Vocational education Hobby education.

pre-school education

basic education

general/secondary/ vocational education

higher education

The education system is based on four levels which include the:

preparatory course ( EU), elementary education ( USA)

PRESCHOOL

Length of program in years: 1 Age level from: 6 to: 7

Estonian pre- school education is provided in schools, where the child will stay in steadily advancing classes until they complete it and move on to secondary school. Pre-School prepares children for the feature of the basic education system.

Pre- School

Grades 1-9 (Basic school)

BASIC EDUCATION

Length of program in years: 9 Age level from: 7 to: 16 At the end of basic educational there are free final examinations: Mother tongue ( Russian /Estonian) Mathematics Can be chosen ( biology, chemistry, physics, geography, history or

foreign language)

After satisfactory completion of the study programme and passing the basic school final examinations, the students obtain the Basic School Leaving Certificate.

 

Basic education Grades 1-9 (Basic school)

Basic School Leaving Certificate

Basic School Leaving Certificate Basic School Leaving Report Card

Grades 10-12 (Gymnasium)

SECONDARY/ GENERAL EDUCATION

Length of program in years: 3 Age level from: 16 to: 19

Some gymnasiums provide general education, others have a specific focus.

The four traditional branches are:

humanities education (specialising in Classical languages, such as English, German and France)

mathematical-scientific education

economical and social-scientific education (students are required to study economics, social studies and business informatics)

gymnasium for adults ( full-time study, part-time study, extern)

Secondary / general education ( on the base of the Basic School Leaving Certificate)

At the end of secondary educational there are five graduation final examinations:

Mother tongue ( Russian /Estonian) Mathematics English language Can be chosen Can be chosen ( biology, chemistry, physics, geography, history or foreign language). After passing the secondary school final

graduation examinations, the students obtain the Secondary School Leaving Certificate which gives access to higher education. 

EXAMINATIONS

Secondary School Leaving Certificate

Secondary School Leaving CertificateSecondary School Leaving

Report Card

Vocational Education Institution

Length of program in years: 3 Age level from: 16 to: 19

Prepares the students for entering the workforce. The basic categories of education are: IT worker Electrician Process worker Forest worker Catering worker

Students obtain a Certificate on Acquiring Secondary Vocational Education Based on Basic Education 

Vocational Education Institution (Basic school based)

Age level from: 19 to: 22

Students who have completed the post-secondary vocational programme for secondary vocational education on the basis of secondary school education will, upon graduation, obtain a Certificate on Acquiring Secondary Vocational Education Based on Secondary Education .

Vocational Education Institution (post-secondary)

31 - state, 3 - municipal 11 - private vocational schools. 

45 vocational educational institutions in Estonia :

Higher educational (University )

Academic higher education in Estonia is divided into three levels:

Bakalaureus level studies (duration of studies is 3 to 4 years.)

Master studies level (duration of studies is 2 years.)

Doctoral studies level (duration of studies is 3 to 4 years.)  

Higher educational (University )( Secondary school/ Secondary Vocational education based)

The main aim of the bakalaureus study programmes is to develop theoretical knowledge and skills in the selected work area and its completion gave the right to work in a position requiring high-level specialist qualifications.

Graduates who have completed their studies will be awarded the bakalaureusekraad which is certified with a diploma.

Bakalaureus level( Secondary school/ Secondary Vocational education based)

Magister study is the second stage of higher education during which specialised knowledge and skills are further developed and knowledge and skills necessary for independent work and pursuing studies at the doctoral level are acquired. The main purpose of the magister studies is to train a specialist with advanced theoretical knowledge.

Graduates who have completed their studies will be awarded a diploma certifying the completion of the respective integrated programme.

Master level ( bacalaureus level based)

Doktor study is the highest stage of higher education. Its purpose is to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for independent research, development or professional creative work. The general admission requirement for doktor study is a magistrikraad or a corresponding qualification.

Graduates who have completed their studies will be awarded a doktorikraad which is certified with a diploma. The degree is a research degree for which candidates have to defend a doctoral thesis - independent scientific research or creative work.

Doktoral level (master level based)

Tartu University - www.ut.ee Tallinn University of Technology -www.ttu.ee Tallinn University - www.tlu.ee Estonian University of Life Sciences - www.emu.ee Estonian Academy of Arts - www.artun.ee Estonian Academy of music and theatre - www.ema.edu.ee   Еhe largest private university are:

Estonian Business School - www.ebs.ee Mainori Business School - www.mk.ee Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences - www.shi.ee  

The largest public universities in Estonia are:

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