School Visits
Discover Excellence in Education with Our School Visits
Experience the innovative and world-class education system of Estonia through our meticulously organized school visits. Whether you are an Erasmus coordinator, principal, or study tour organizer, our school visits offer a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insight into Estonian educational practices, modern facilities, and successful teaching methods.
Why Choose Our School Visits?
- Tailored Experience: We customize each visit to meet your specific interests, whether you wish to explore kindergartens, primary schools, high schools, or vocational institutions.
- Expert Guidance: Our visits are enriched with expert lectures that provide in-depth knowledge about the foundational elements of Estonian education, ensuring you gain the most from your experience.
- Comprehensive Tours: Immerse yourself in the daily life of Estonian schools, observing classes, interacting with educators and students, and exploring state-of-the-art facilities.
Plan Your Visit
Our school visits are available from September 1st to December 15th and from January 15th to May 15th. Whether you prefer a private visit or wish to join a scheduled tour, we have flexible options to suit your needs.
You and your colleagues can visit in various types of schools, excluding universities. Options include:
- Kindergartens (ages 1-5)
- Pre-primary (age 6)
- Primary (ages 7-12)
- Lower secondary (ages 13-15)
- High schools (ages 16-18)
- Vocational schools (ages 16-18)
Click here for more information on each educational age group.
Dates
Available dates are from September 1st to mid-December, and from mid-January to early April. Spring availability is limited due to exam periods in Estonian schools. Please note that some dates may be unavailable due to school holidays and national public holidays in Estonia:
School holidays
- 26 October – 1 November 2026
- 23 December 2026 – 10 January 2027
- 22 – 28 February 2027
- 12 – 18 April 2027
National public holidays
- 28 March 2027 – Easter Sunday
- 1 January 2027 – New Year’s Day
- 24 February 2027 – Independence Day
- 26 March 2027 – Good Friday
Enhance Your Experience
- Cultural Activities: Complement your school visits with cultural activities such as welcome and farewell dinners to gain a deeper understanding of Estonian culture and people.
- Virtual Visits: If travel is not feasible, we also offer live virtual visits to Estonian schools, allowing you to experience our educational excellence from anywhere in the world.
School Visits
- School lunch
- Guidance during the visit by VisitEDUestonia’s representative
- Transportation included
- One day visit to a Estonian school
Customized school visits
Want to visit a school with a particular theme? Are you interested in adding an expert lecture to the visit or having multiple visits? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at info@visiteduestonia.com for a proposal.
If you have a bigger group, read more about the different options for Study Tours.
Private School Visits
The most practical solution for individuals and small groups.
Private school visit includes a half-day visit in the Tallinn metropolitan area with the possibility to observe classes and talk with Estonian teachers.
The schedule for the basic visits is:
| 8:30 | The visit starts in Tallinn at your hotel. Our guide will pick you up. During the trip you will receive basic information about the Estonian educational system. |
| 9:00 | Arriving at school – welcoming words from the school principal or his/her representative. Afterwards visiting different classes. |
| 11:00 | Open discussion with the school teachers. |
| 11:30 | School lunch. |
| 12:00 | Bus trip back to your hotel. |
| 12:30 | End of the school visit. |
