The AI debate in Estonian education: A balanced approach
As the new school year arrives, teachers and the education ministry alike are revisiting the question of artificial intelligence (AI). The overriding opinion seems to be that instead of banning it, AI should be adapted to, and ways to make it work to one’s advantage should be explored, reported Estonian TV lately. AI tools such […]
Estonia’s State Exams to Become Electronic
Estonia’s state exams will be gradually digitized, with plans to make them entirely electronic by 2027. Estonian and foreign language exams will be among the first to be digitized in 2025,* followed by high school exams in 2027. Education and Youth Board (Harno) believes that electronic exams are useful for measuring the skills students need […]
Estonia ranks 4th in Media Literacy Index 2022
Estonia has been ranked fourth in the Media Literacy Index 2022, produced by the Open Society Institute-Sofia. Finland, Norway, Denmark and Estonia, followed by Sweden and Ireland, with nearly identical scores, are at the top of the ranking of the Media Literacy Index 2022. As in previous years, Finland remains No. 1 among the 41 European […]
Webinar: General Education in Estonia
Why are Estonian students’ PISA results among the best in the world? What has the state done for this, and what do Estonian teachers consider the reason for this? Take the opportunity to listen those who know school-life from their own experience: both speakers, Kai Koort, project manager of Education Estonia, and Mari Roostik, head […]
Estonia hopes to turn school canteens into restaurants
Last October saw the launch in Estonia of the ‘Farm-to-School’ project, which in a nutshell is about offering school kids meals made with ingredients sourced locally. The brainchild of the Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM), the project aims to improve kids’ health and promote small producers. Launched simultaneously in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, the project […]
How Estonia put “e” in education?
Estonia relies strongly on its citizens’ digital skills, enabling them to use a wide range of online services. However, the government recognised its responsibility to help people to obtain the required skills and focused strongly on the group with the biggest impact – its children and youth. The article by Erika Piirmets, digital transformation adviser at […]
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 […]
3 Things I Learned from the Country with Europe’s Best Schools
“You’ll marvel at Estonia’s education system.” Writer and learning enthusiast Eva Keiffenheim shares key lessons she learned during her four-day study trip to learn more about education in Estonia. The article was first published in Eva Keiffenheim’s blog. “At our schools, we don’t have homework,” 11-year old Ulvar told me during a school visit to […]
War and education challenges in the 21st century
The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine has created the biggest human catastrophe modern-day Europe has experienced. Millions of Ukrainians, mostly women, children and other vulnerable groups were forced to leave their country. How do we ensure fleeing children continue to pursue their education? And what skills do we all need in order to prepare ourselves […]
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 […]
