Principal of a small school changes nearly every year โ Expert says the situation in Utsjoki is peculiar and concerning
The frequent turnover of school principals in Utsjoki has led to a troubling educational environment, marked by poor communication and unresolved conflicts among staff.
Swapping Mandarin for Auslan has profound impact at Canberra school
Mount Rogers Primary School in Canberra has switched its second language instruction from Mandarin to Auslan to better support its Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, fostering an inclusive environment.
Some students were removed from the basic school's e-exam list
A number of students were omitted from registering for an e-exam in Estonia due to confusion surrounding the registration process.
How well do you know school Swedish? If you get 11/11 correct, you are amazing
A test offered by Iltalehti challenges readers on their knowledge of Swedish as taught in Finnish schools, highlighting recent cultural interest in the Swedish language driven by the popular KAJ group.
Spelling quiz from the school desk. An 'ox' is almost guaranteed!
A spelling quiz challenges readers to recall their Polish language lessons at the start of the week.
An Estonian language primary school will be added to Lasnamรคe
A new Estonian language primary school will open in Lasnamรคe, Tallinn, for the 2026/27 academic year.
TIIT TAMMARU โฉ Learning Together! Estonian and Russian-speaking youth must attend school together
The article discusses Estonia's decision to implement Estonian-language education in all schools to promote integration between Estonian and Russian-speaking youth.
AK LITERARY SCHOOL: It is paradoxical that Kristjan Jaak's mother tongue was not Estonian on Mother Language Day
The article discusses the paradox surrounding Kristjan Jaak Peterson's mother tongue not being Estonian, highlighting his significance in Estonian literature.
Quiz: Would you pass the entrance exam for high school in the Czech language? Test your abilities
A quiz has been released to test the Czech language skills of prospective high school students as the entrance exams approach.
Gallery: The Language Act of the Year is Sharing
The 2025 Language Act competition's grand prize is shared between a school initiative dedicated to the Estonian language in Ida-Viru County and a dictionary of the older Estonian Bible translation.
The children speak Arabic, and Lev the Ukrainian is left alone
An Italian father reflects on his daughter's friend Lev, a Ukrainian boy who feels isolated in his new school due to a language barrier with his Arab classmates.
Court: The closure of the high school section of Toila School did not take into account the Estonian-speaking community
The court overturned the decision to close the high school section of Toila School, citing that the needs of the Estonian-speaking community were not considered.
Do you know the answers to the 12th-grade exam questions? If you do, you are an L's graduate
Finnish high school graduation exams begin today with the Finnish language and literature test, and results will be available by mid-May.
KHCU Global Buddy 9th Orientation Held by Kyung Hee Cyber University KF Global e-School Project Team
Kyung Hee Cyber University successfully held the 'KHCU Global Buddy 9th Orientation' aimed at enhancing global teaching competency for Korean language pre-service teachers.
Spelling Quiz for the Second Part of the Day. The Nightmare of School Dictations Returns!
A new spelling quiz invites participants to test their Polish language skills, highlighting the challenges of spelling even for attentive students.
New Communication System at 120-Year-Old Girls' High School: Together with Full-Time Classes and Language Training, Cafeteria Included
A longstanding girls' high school in Japan introduces a new communication-based learning program to support students who are unable to attend regular classes.
Punjabi school helping students and parents find community and connection
A volunteer-run Punjabi school in Geelong, Australia, has grown from 15 to 53 students by offering cultural education that enhances social connections and language skills among children and their families.
English class in SJC? 5 reasons to choose Wizard
The article outlines five reasons why the Wizard language school is a preferred choice for English learning in Sรฃo Josรฉ dos Campos, Brazil.
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.
Hendrik Agur: Transition Schools Should be Nationalized Even for a Time
Hendrik Agur advocates for the nationalization of transition schools in Estonia to promote Estonian-language education, particularly in the multicultural region of Ida-Virumaa.
Riga Ukrainian Secondary School has been accepting refugee children since 2014
The Riga Ukrainian Secondary School has been providing education to several hundred Ukrainian war refugees since 2014, teaching them in Latvian and addressing challenges in language comprehension.
Vilnius has prepared a plan to strengthen Lithuanian language education for national minorities, with a focus on elementary students
Vilnius is implementing a plan aimed at enhancing the Lithuanian language education for national minorities, prioritizing primary school students.
Mariupol City Council reports on fate of city's first Ukrainian-language school
The Mariupol City Council details the ongoing destruction of the city's first Ukrainian-language school, which remains in ruins following a bombing in March 2022.
A private spot will cost over 250,000 kroner. The Parliament ensures that students will have it at public schools.
The Norwegian Parliament is taking steps to preserve the English-language curriculum in Oslo public schools after an announcement that it would be discontinued, which has shocked students.
Inclusion: Deaf Student Inspires Classmates and Teachers to Learn Libras in Public School in Interior SP
A deaf student in Sรฃo Josรฉ do Rio Preto, Brazil, has inspired her peers and teachers to learn Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) to facilitate communication within her public school.
Supporting Children Who Have Just Arrived in Japan โ Yokohama's 'Place'
Yokohama is providing support to children with foreign roots through Japanese language and lifestyle education to help them adjust smoothly to school life.
A Russian-speaking private school is being established in Turku - later, Chinese and Arabic may also be offered as languages of instruction
A new Russian-language private school is planned in Turku, Finland, with aims to expand language offerings in the future to include Chinese and Arabic.
Sensory vests and live sign language: how people with disabilities followed the parades in adapted spaces at Sapucaรญ
A samba school focused on inclusivity will open the Champions Parade this Saturday at the Sambรณdromo da Marquรชs de Sapucaรญ, emphasizing diversity and accessibility for people with disabilities.
Nawrocki's decision will affect school operations. What does it mean for students and teachers?
A recent decision by President Nawrocki will change the financial support structure for Ukrainian students in Polish schools starting March 5, impacting their free transportation and additional language classes.
Norway: Sign language may become an elective in secondary school
Norway's proposal to make sign language an elective subject in secondary schools is met with criticism from the Norwegian Deaf Association, which argues for its inclusion on par with Nynorsk to ensure all students learn the basics.
LLRA-Kล S Representatives in the Parliament Seek to Preserve Polish Schools in Regions
Representatives of the LLRA-Kล S in Lithuania are advocating for legislation that would ensure secondary education for ethnic minorities is provided in their native language in at least one school or class within local municipalities.
The Goal of the National Minority School Principal - to Teach Children to Live in Lithuania
Principal Konsuela Liaskovskaja emphasizes the importance of strengthening the Lithuanian language and maintaining ongoing dialogue among students, teachers, and parents in her school.
PARTIES VOX POPULI โฉ Virve Linder: despite colossal sums, local youth still respond to state language address with ยซhuh?ยป
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.
To enhance Japanese language instruction, the government plans to change laws to make support staff official school employees
The Japanese Ministry of Education plans to revise regulations to officially designate Japanese language support assistants and native language support staff as school employees, aiming to strengthen education for students who require Japanese language instruction.
TOOMAS KRUUSIMรGI โฉ The leader shapes the school's values
The article discusses the important role of school leaders in the transition to Estonian language instruction.
"It's one of the best school systems in the world": our ranking of 37 British boarding schools for French students
More French families are opting to send their children to British boarding schools for higher educational excellence, as highlighted by a new ranking of institutions.
EDITRIAL: The War for Language
A school principal's attempts to integrate the Estonian language into the curriculum of schools in Ida-Virumaa have sparked a sharp conflict.
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.
Language tweet. School boys's Word Web
The article discusses the 2023 anniversary of the Estonian language portal Sรตnaveeb, highlighting its features and user statistics.
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.
School Director and Narva Mayor Clash over Estonian Language Courses
The conflict arises as the Estonian language courses at the Ida-Viru County vocational education center see low attendance, prompting school officials to appeal to parents for support.
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.
A classroom for children who come from abroad not to fall behind: "It's a luxury; in one course they master the language or, if not, they defend themselves quite well"
A Madrid school is providing a special classroom to help immigrant children learn Spanish and integrate into the education system.
Not understanding a word. Forty children must repeat first grade at a school in Germany
In Germany, around forty children are required to repeat first grade due to language barriers.
Chris Selley: School shootings transcend Quebecโs language politics, Mr. Blanchet
The article discusses how issues of school shootings in Canada should be separated from Quebec's language politics, underscoring the importance of acknowledging the gravity of such events.
Spelling quiz like a school dictation. "Eliminator" waits at the end
A spelling quiz invites participants to test their skills, with a final question that could jeopardize their score.
20-year-old Carl Oscar Malm founded Finland's first school for the deaf in 1846 โ revolutionized the lives of the deaf
Carl Oscar Malm is celebrated for establishing Finland's first school for the deaf, greatly improving educational access for the deaf community.
1st World Day of the Greek Language: The heart of the Greek Language beats at the Arsakeio College of Tirana
The Arsakeio Greek-Albanian College in Tirana celebrated the inaugural World Day of the Greek Language with a multifaceted school event highlighting the language's timelessness and global significance.
"Run away!" "Don't push!" Orders are flying in a Japanese language school to protect lives
A Japanese language school in Tochigi Prefecture emphasizes safety training through role-playing exercises for international trainees.
Armenia: The 'Greek Word of Yerevan' School Inaugurated โ A Reference Point with the Support of the Pontians
The 'Greek Word of Yerevan' school has been inaugurated in Armenia, serving as a center for teaching the Greek language and culture with support from the local Pontian community.