Education in EstoniaMarje

StagesPrimary schoolBasic schoolSecondary school Higher education

Primary schoolClasses 1-6CompulsoryTests in grade 6- school language, maths, elected subject

Basic schoolClasses 7-9CompulsoryLearned until basic education is acquired or turning age 173 exams in 9th gradeBasic School Leaving Certificate

Secondary schoolClasses 10-125 exams – 3 state exams, 2 school examsLessons and special days for the future career

Higher educationVocational higher educationUniversitybachelor’s studies, master’s studies, doctoral studies

Vocational higher education

University

bachelor’s studies,

master’s studies,

doctoral studies

UniversitiesUniversity of Tartu1632The Tallinn Technical University, The Tallinn Pedagogical University, The Estonian Agricultural University, The Estonian Music Academy The Estonian Academy of Arts.

University of Tartu1632

The Tallinn Technical University,

The Tallinn Pedagogical University,

The Estonian Agricultural University,

The Estonian Music Academy

The Estonian Academy of Arts.

AssessmentSecondary schoolHigher educationA five-point scale5- excellent4- good3-satisfactory2-unsatisfactory1-poor(fail)A six- point scale5 or A-excellent 4 or B-very good3 or C-good2 or D-satisfactory1 or E-insufficient0 or F-insufficient

HolidaysAutumm holidaysOct 24- Nov 1Christmas holidaysDec 24- Jan 10Spring holidaysMarch 14- Mar 22Summer holidaysJune 04- Aug 31

Autumm holidays

Christmas holidays

Spring holidays

Summer holidays

Break at least 10min.Meal time 15min.35 weeks in school