Education in Estonia

Estonians are trying to place a high value on education. Universal access to quality education has been one of the nation’s historic goals. Estonia’s first university, the University of Tartu was founded in 1632.

The educational system in Estonia is divided into primary school, secondary school and high school system. Efforts are being made to increase the number of secondary and high schools in the country. Almost all schools have a subject-centered curriculum, but there are also some schools with student-centered curriculum. In my personal opinion, the student-centered curriculum is better because it helps students to concentrate on their future professions. This curriculum means that student majors in one subject and minors in another. A student can major in history and minor in sociality, for example. In addition to these major and minor courses he can select other subjects according to his professional interest. The higher education is also very developed in Estonia.

The higher education consists of a four-year system. There are Bachelor Degrees, Master’s Degrees and Doctorate degrees.

In conclusion, education in Estonia is developing and reaching new heights.