MP Jeļena Kļaviņa penalized for insufficient knowledge of the state language
MP Jeļena Kļaviņa has been penalized due to inadequate knowledge of the Latvian language, raising concerns about her ability to fulfill her parliamentary duties.
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.
At 21:40 in the First Studio, Hendrik Agur on Estonian Education
Hendrik Agur discusses the challenges and significance of transitioning to Estonian language education in the First Studio program.
An Indian living in our country calls himself the ambassador of the Lithuanian language: He always asks his friends one question
An Indian named Amideepas Singhas Kapoor, who lives in Lithuania, refers to himself as an ambassador for the Lithuanian language and regularly checks on his friends' proficiency in Lithuanian.
MTV: Wille Rydman wants language skill requirements for caregivers: "Clear deficiency"
Wille Rydman, Finland's newly appointed Minister of Social Affairs and Health, emphasizes the need for stricter language proficiency requirements for caregivers to address deficiencies in elder care services.
"Pure Fraud" - MTV: New Minister Wille Rydman Plans to Address Foreign Caregivers' Language Skills
Finland's new Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Wille Rydman, intends to tackle the language proficiency of foreign caregivers, citing patient safety concerns.
Lack of Russian language skills causes concern in Finland – hopes for Swedish assistance
Finland is facing a decreasing interest in learning the Russian language amidst Russia's war against Ukraine, highlighting the importance of Russian language proficiency for its defense.
Power struggle among Eesti 200 politicians in the national defense commission: who will be the presenter of the bill?
A power struggle has erupted within the Eesti 200 party regarding who will represent a language proficiency bill for conscripts in Estonia's national defense commission.
Andero Adamson: Knowledge of the Estonian language is a competitive advantage, not a formality
The article discusses the importance of proficiency in the Estonian language as a competitive advantage in various sectors, emphasizing its role in integration for newcomers to Estonia.
Ingar Dubolazov Appointed Director of Tallinn Central Russian High School
Ingar Dubolazov has been appointed as the new director of Tallinn Central Russian High School, effective from March 1.
Graduates of Russian-language schools have significantly worse English skills than graduates of Estonian-language schools
Graduates from Russian-language schools in Estonia perform significantly worse in English state exams compared to their counterparts from Estonian-language schools, with an average score difference of up to 20 points.
The Defense Committee is Firm on the Requirement of Estonian Language for Conscripts
The Estonian Defense Committee is advancing a requirement for conscripts to have a B1-level proficiency in the Estonian language, with mandatory language courses provided by the state for those lacking proficiency.
Are You Good in Your Mother Tongue? Test Yourself – The Best Easily Get 12 Correct
A Finnish language quiz challenges participants to test their skills against friends.
State Language Proficiency Certificate: Over 4,600 successful candidates in 6 foreign languages
The Greek Ministry of Education announced that 4,635 candidates successfully passed the State Language Proficiency exams in six foreign languages in November 2025.
The Defense Committee initiates a draft bill for language proficiency requirements for conscripts
The Estonian parliament's Defense Committee has unanimously decided to initiate a draft bill requiring conscripts to meet a B1-level proficiency in the Estonian language starting next year.
Sweden tightens the conditions for obtaining citizenship
The Swedish government is proposing new stricter requirements for immigrants to obtain citizenship, including longer residency and proof of language proficiency.
No, Rep Crockett, driving an 80,000-pound truck is not the same as driving a rental car
The article critiques Rep. Jasmine Crockett's comments equating the operation of a commercial truck with driving a rental car, emphasizing the importance of language proficiency for safety in trucking.
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.
Spain studies English, but does not finish speaking it
The EF English Proficiency Index 2025 highlights a persistent gap between language learning and actual use in the workplace in Spain, where despite years of English education, proficiency remains limited during practical applications.
Meeting about Greenland and Inga wants to differentiate based on Icelandic language skills
Iceland's Minister of Education, Inga Sæland, advocates for separating children in schools who require special Icelandic language instruction from others, emphasizing the importance of language proficiency before opportunities can be provided.
North Rhine-Westphalia: Those who do not speak German well enough must start school a year earlier
In North Rhine-Westphalia, children who do not demonstrate sufficient proficiency in German will now be required to begin school a year earlier, as emphasized by Education Minister Dorothee Feller and Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst.
Education to review History subject and teaching qualifications at the school denounced as ultraconservative in Terrassa
The Education department will review the History curriculum and teaching qualifications at a school in Terrassa facing accusations of ultraconservatism, citing issues such as unaccredited Catalan language proficiency, incorrect fee collection, and inadequate teaching credentials.