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Universities to Be Allowed to Charge Fees to Doctoral Students from Third Countries

Estonian universities will be permitted to charge tuition fees to doctoral students from third countries starting next academic year, despite mixed opinions from universities and students.

Mar 2 β€’ 12:45 UTC
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Estonian Student Union Established in Helsinki

A new Estonian student union was officially founded in Helsinki, Finland.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:30 UTC
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Vocational School Leader: With Estonian Language Education, We Send a Message to Primary Schools as Well

Estonian vocational schools will only accept students under Estonian-language programs starting next school year, aiming to send a message to transitioning primary schools.

Feb 26 β€’ 12:49 UTC
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Ministry: Extending vocational education creates opportunities to continue in higher education

The Estonian Ministry of Education has announced changes in vocational education to extend the study period to four years, enabling students to pursue higher education more effectively.

Feb 23 β€’ 11:36 UTC
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SOCIETY: A great opportunity for our people: education in Estonia should connect Estonians abroad more closely with their homeland

The article discusses the potential for Estonian education to strengthen ties with the diaspora, estimating that around 25,000 young Estonians abroad could be encouraged to study in Estonia.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:00 UTC
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PARTIES VOX POPULI ⟩ Virve Linder: despite colossal sums, local youth still respond to state language address with «huh?»

A significant portion of students in an Estonian language course in Ida-Virumaa do not regularly attend, sparking a debate on the responsibilities of both the school and local authority.

Feb 19 β€’ 07:00 UTC
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This year, 13,007 students registered for state exams

A total of 13,007 students have registered for the upcoming state exams in Estonia, which begin on April 13th.

Feb 19 β€’ 06:23 UTC
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EKA monumental art grant brings two new student works to Kotzebue Street

The EKA monumental art grant has awarded two student projects that will enhance the surroundings of the Estonian Academy of Arts building.

Feb 18 β€’ 11:41 UTC
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Estonian students lack the ability to apply math skills in real life

Estonian students excel in international PISA tests but struggle to apply mathematical skills to real-life problems, according to a doctoral thesis from Tallinn University.

Feb 18 β€’ 08:08 UTC
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Hendrik Agur: The Ida-Viru Vocational Education Centre does not retreat from promoting the Estonian language and culture

The director of the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Centre, Hendrik Agur, emphasizes the importance of Estonian language courses for students but faces challenges with student participation.

Feb 17 β€’ 22:01 UTC
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The language training at Ida-Viru vocational school takes students out of their comfort zones

Intensive Estonian language courses at Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center help students step out of their comfort zones, despite a minority not attending.

Feb 17 β€’ 19:19 UTC
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Intensive Estonian language courses are taking place at Ida-Viru Vocational Training Center

Intensive Estonian language courses at the Ida-Viru Vocational Training Center have caused some students to withdraw, yet the majority continue to attend bravely.

Feb 17 β€’ 15:00 UTC
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One fifth of Ida-Viru vocational school students do not want to learn the Estonian language

Approximately one fifth of students at the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center are regularly absent from Estonian language classes, prompting concerns from the school director and local officials.

Feb 16 β€’ 09:12 UTC
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Residents of Annelin can participate in the selection of a new shelter

The City of Tartu and the Estonian Academy of Arts invite Annelinna residents to view new shelter designs created by EKA students.

Feb 15 β€’ 08:46 UTC
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Enterprising Youths Give New Life to Coffee Grounds and Old Spoons

Innovative Estonian students are recycling coffee grounds and old spoons into new products for a student entrepreneur fair.

Feb 13 β€’ 12:04 UTC
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The great figure of Estonian textile art has passed away

Mall Tomberg, a prominent figure in Estonian textile art, has died, leaving a lasting impact on public spaces and multiple generations of students.

Feb 12 β€’ 11:07 UTC
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Photos: Last Royalty-Funded Wiiralti Scholarships Awarded to Students

The final Eduard Wiiralti scholarships, funded by royalties, were awarded to three bachelor's degree and one master's degree students following a ceremony, marking the end of a funding era as Wiiralti's copyright becomes public.

Feb 11 β€’ 16:40 UTC
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Study: Increasing number of students encounter disturbing content online

A recent study reveals that a significant number of Estonian school students are exposed to disturbing and harmful content online, with one-third reporting such encounters at least once last year.

Feb 10 β€’ 13:35 UTC
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The Estonian Academy of Arts launches a master's program in landscape architecture for the new academic year

The Estonian Academy of Arts will introduce a master's program in landscape architecture, accepting up to eight students for free education in Estonian starting next academic year.

Feb 6 β€’ 08:00 UTC
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The Estonian Academy of Arts opens a master's program in landscape architecture from the new academic year

The Estonian Academy of Arts will begin offering a master's program in landscape architecture in the upcoming academic year, aiming to enroll up to eight students in the free Estonian-language course.

Feb 6 β€’ 04:48 UTC
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Award Winner Evelin Loit-Harro: the fruit of science is students

Evelin Loit-Harro and Liina Talgre from the Estonian University of Life Sciences received an award for researching environmentally friendly farming practices that ensure stable yields and maintain soil fertility.

Feb 5 β€’ 12:34 UTC
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The new information system for entering high school and vocational school was not completed

The Estonian Ministry of Education failed to complete the new nationwide enrollment information system, SAIS3, in time, requiring students to use the old SAIS2 system for this year's admissions.

Feb 3 β€’ 07:05 UTC
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Intensive Estonian language course begins at Ida-Virumaa Vocational Education Center

An intensive Estonian language course has commenced at the Ida-Virumaa Vocational Education Center to prepare hundreds of young students for vocational training in Estonian, requiring them to achieve a B1 language proficiency level in a few weeks.

Feb 2 β€’ 19:20 UTC
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500 Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center Students Begin Intensive Estonian Language Course

500 students at the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center have started an intensive Estonian language course to achieve a B1 language level in two months for vocational education in Estonian.

Feb 2 β€’ 15:45 UTC

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