Overview of learning opportunities

Estonian language courses

The Estonian language courses are provided in the Estonian Language House and we also organise courses at language schools. The goal is for the participants to acquire Estonian at levels A1, A2, B1, B1.1, and B1.2.

The courses comply with the best practice guidelines for teaching Estonian to adults. The courses are conducted in Estonian regardless of the learner’s native language.

Learning volume

Estonian language courses consist of 500 academic hours of supervised study and an additional 180 academic hours of independent study (see more here). The number of hours depends on the language level (A1, A2, B1, B1.1, and B1.2.) and the specific programme.

Participation

Learners can take courses in different regions of Estonia or online and choose a suitable course based on the status, language level, time, and location. We will announce registration for courses before they start (usually in January and August).

Registration

You can register for courses in the self-service environment, provided that there are still spots available. Registration ends 24 hours before the start of the course. Registering for any course comes with the obligation to study diligently all the way through the course, actively participate in lessons, do homework, and also learn independently (see the rules for registering and participating in language courses).

You can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course up to one day before the course starts. It is only possible to participate in a course at the same level once.