Estonian Education system
Education levels Preprimary school Primary school Basic school Secondary education Higher education Main courses
Education levels The Estonian educational structure is divided into four levels. Primary education Basic education Secondary education Higher education
Preprimary school First stage of compulsory education Preprimary education teaches the child how to cope at school and in life. Until to the 7 age the children go to kindergarden and gain a preprimary education
Primary education Classes 1-4
Basic education Basic school is divided into three stages of study: Stage 1 – grades 1–3 Stage 2 – grades 4–6 Stage 3 – grades 7–9 Age level from: 7 to: 16 Certificate/diploma awarded: Basic School Leaving Certificate
Music Biology Geography Chemistry Natural Science Art Subjects Physical Education Human Studies Estonian language and Literature History Mathematics Manual Training Physics Social Studies
Secondary education Length of program in years: 3 Classes 10 - 12 Age level from: 16 to: 19 Certificate/diploma awarded: Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Higher education Professional Higher Education Institutions Universities
University level studies University level first stage: Bachelor studies University level second stage: Master studies University level third stage: Doctorates studies
Tartu university The University of Tartu was founded in 1632 by the Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus. UT is Estonia's leading centre of research and training. 9 faculties and 4 colleges Belongs to the top 3% of world's best universities