Category: EdTech

Estonia’s journey: Paving the way in global EdTech

Education is a rather traditional field, and it is also so in Estonia. Although education innovators have been contributing earlier, the real boom in education-related enterprises did not happen until about 5 years ago. More than 50% of successful startups have been created since then, making EdTech one of Estonia’s fastest-growing fields of the economy […]

Estonian EdTech companies showcase innovation at London summit

At the recent EdTechX summit in London, Estonia’s EdTech companies stood out, demonstrating the country’s leading role in the future of education. The event highlighted Estonia’s commitment to using technology to enhance learning. Estonia’s presence at the event was significant, with several EdTech companies showcasing their innovative solutions: Futuclass, Edumus Education, KideoCall, Navicup, SpeakTX, Praktikal, […]

Lingvist: Revolutionizing language learning with AI

Lingvist is an Estonian EdTech and language learning platform that uses the most advanced AI technology to help people around the world learn a new language smarter and faster.  The article was first published on the Global Estonian website. CEO and co-founder Mait Müntel – a physicist and CERN alumnus with a Ph.D. from Tartu […]

Three Estonian solutions that enrich educational opportunities

One of the basic principles of Estonian education is that every child must be offered an education according to his or her abilities and needs. In addition to the state, companies specialised in educational technology also contribute to this. Eva Toome, Education Estonia The results of Estonian pupils in the international PISA study are among […]

The President of Malta highlighted educational cooperation during his visit to Estonia

The President of Malta, George Vella, visited the Education and Youth Board during his visit to Estonia Despite the geographical distance, the ties between our countries have been strong. Recently, especially in the field of education. Both sides highlighted good cooperation in education. “Estonia and Malta are similar in their flexibility in adopting innovative solutions,” […]

Estonia-Malta collaboration on digital education

Digitalisation in education is the future trend in the world, and small European countries have a good advantage when seeking to create cooperative relationships aimed at implementing the use of digital solutions in education. Joint webinars held earlier this year pave way to various follow-up activities already for the coming autumn. Kristel Mõistus, Education Estonia […]

Online lessons: less homework and better behaviour of students

In online lessons, it is easier for the teacher to monitor the progress of each student, the students have less homework to do, and even the students’ behaviour is better – this is how teachers of one Estonian school describe the experience of their colleagues. Birgy Lorenz, IT development manager at Pelgulinna High School Tiina […]

Estonia’s educational solutions received a lot of attention in London

Estonian education was showcased at the International EdTech event Bett 2022 in London for the first time. In addition to the education technology solutions, Estonia’s rapid and flexible response to the organisation of the education of Ukrainian children and young people in Estonia attracted attention. There was great interest in Estonia in London, both at the fair and […]

Estonian EdTechs are providing digital solutions to Ukrainian children free of charge

Estonian education technology (EdTech) companies are ready to offer their educational solutions for free to support Ukrainian schools and pupils whose education has been disrupted by the war. Several digital solutions have already been translated into Ukrainian. Minister Liina Kersna said at the meeting with representatives of Estonian EdTech companies, that it is essential to support the […]