Would you like to better understand local customs, visit exciting places, and practise Estonian in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere? We invite you to participate in a new series of meetings that will take place in four regions of Estonia – Harju County, Ida-Viru County, Tartu, and Pärnu.
We invite all adults whose native language is not Estonian to join the programme. This way, you can take part in shared activities that will help you become more familiar with the everyday life and culture of Estonia.
What do we do together?
A group is created in each region that will engage in:
- workshops and discussions (20 academic hours in total), where we talk about Estonian life and culture.
- joint study trips (five in total), during which we visit museums, exhibitions, and go on tours.
Why participate?
- Meeting new people: you will meet people who are in a similar situation to you.
- Practising the language with confidence: all activities take place in Estonian. We have Estonian-speaking volunteers who will assist you with communication and help boost your confidence.
- Discovering Estonia: together, we will visit places you might not see on your own.
Where and when?
Meetings and study trips take place in the evenings after work or on weekends so that you can participate even if you have work or studies.
- In Harju County: We will visit the Botanic Garden, the Estonian Open Air Museum, and Padise Monastery.
- In Ida-Viru County: We will explore Narva Museum, Virumaa Museums, and Rakvere Castle together.
- In Tartu: We will explore the Estonian National Museum, Palamuse Museum, TYPA Printing and Paper Art Centre, and the Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum.
- In Pärnu: We will learn about the history and stories of Pärnu at the Pärnu Museum, the Koidula Museum, and the Red Tower.
The programmes are carried out by the Integration Foundation’s cooperation partners: Targa Eesti Instituut OÜ and ImmiSchool – Uusimmigrantide Koolituskeskus OÜ.
How to join?
New groups start once a quarter.
To participate, register at the self-service portal of the Integration Foundation: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/login
Make your adaptation to life in Estonia exciting and memorable. You are more than welcome to join us!
The activities have been co-financed by the Swiss Confederation to reduce economic and social disparities in the European Union. The Swiss-Estonian cooperation programme supports activities that help people of different nationalities and linguistic backgrounds to better integrate into Estonian society. The programme aims to foster a feeling of unity and provide opportunities for participating in cultural and educational activities. Support is provided, for example, for learning Estonian, getting to know Estonian culture, developing digital services and volunteering, and events that bring together people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The activities of the programme help participants to better understand life in Estonia and find their place in society. The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Culture in cooperation with the Integration Foundation and other partners.