Educa Erakool

Hello!

We are the Educa Erakool team, a private school in Tallinn, founded on quality education, a respectful and safe environment, as well as an attentive and careful approach to the development of each child. The school combines a strong academic base, project-based learning and limited use of digital technologies, paying attention to the development of independence and personal growth.

Our goal is to help each child reveal their strengths and grow into an independent, thinking, confident and decent person.

Our values

We rely on time-tested traditions in education and upbringing, supporting responsibility, discipline and respect as important personal qualities.
We create an environment in which it is interesting to think, study, make friends, grow and develop.
We combine academic subjects, skills and real-life situations so that knowledge has practical meaning.
We see a personality in every student, we support, help reveal and develop their strengths.

        Opening plan

        We're planning to open a preparatory class in the 2026/2027 academic year. Enrollment in the first grade is scheduled for September 1, 2027. In the first year of operation only the first grade will be opened; in the following year there will be both the first and second grades; then the first, second, and third grades and so on. Schooling will be conducted in accordance with the national curriculum. The language of instruction will be Estonian. For children whose native language is not Estonian, additional classes will be held in their mother tongue.

Documents

List of the school’s documents will be published below.

FAQ

• What is the school’s main distinctive feature?
The main distinctive features of Educa Erakool are in-depth English language studies and project-based learning.

• What is project-based learning?
It is a process of acquiring knowledge through the independent resolution of a specific problem or task. The role of the teacher is to guide, organize, and support students. The project method stimulates interest in the subject, teaches children to integrate knowledge from different subject areas and brings learning closer to real life. You can review the main principles of effective project-based learning on the website of Maastricht University in the Netherlands.

• What is the language of instruction?
At Educa Erakool the language of instruction is Estonian. For children with a different native language additional classes in their mother tongue will be held if needed.

• What curriculum is followed?
Schooling is carried out in accordance with the national curriculum of Estonia.

• What results will graduates achieve?
Our goal is to provide graduates with knowledge which will enable them to be competitive when applying to any educational institution. They will have a broad outlook and a high level of proficiency in English, mathematics and the natural sciences.

• When will the school open?
In the 2026/2027 academic year the launch of a preparatory school for children aged 5–6 is planned with classes held twice a week in the evenings. The opening of the first grade is scheduled for September 2027.

• How many students will there be in each class?
20 students.

• Are international projects planned?
Yes, starting from Grade 5 (in accordance with the Erasmus+ program rules from age 12), we plan to organize annual school and youth exchange projects through the Erasmus+ and Nordplus programs. At present we have reliable and experienced partners from Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, France, Georgia and Turkey. Our long-term plans include cooperation with several educational institutions in Europe. This will enable our graduates to have knowledge of opportunities and prospects for continuing their studies abroad after completing school.

• What is the main goal of the school?
To help each child discover their unique strengths and grow into an independent, thoughtful, confident and decent person. It is important to us that personal growth takes place in a respectful and safe environment.