IB Curriculum International Schools in Tallinn, Estonia
Compare 4 IB Curriculum international schools in Tallinn, Estonia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 12,662), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Tallinn’s International Baccalaureate (IB) schools form a small, mixed group made up of full-continuum private IB World Schools that teach in English and a few providers that offer the Diploma Programme (DP) alongside municipal provision. Instruction is predominantly in English, with Estonian widely taught and Russian, French, Spanish and German commonly available as additional language options. Fees vary widely: municipal IB study through Tallinn English College is provided within the state system (no tuition for eligible local students), while private IB schools publish annual tuition from roughly the mid-thousands for early years up to the mid-tens of thousands for older grades (examples from local schools range from around €8 - 9k up to €26 - 27k depending on age and programme). The academic year runs September - June; most schools operate a main late-summer intake but also keep rolling admissions and require an application, school records, and usually an initial/reservation payment or assessment to secure a place, so families should start enquiries several months before relocation.
Which IB programmes do Tallinn schools typically offer and at what ages?
IB provision in Tallinn includes the three-stage continuum - Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) - with the PYP aimed at early years/primary, the MYP covering lower and middle secondary, and the DP for 16 - 19 year-olds. Several local schools (for example the International School of Tallinn and the International School of Estonia) are authorised to run the full PYP - MYP - DP continuum, while other providers focus on DP or upper-secondary provision.
How much do IB schools in Tallinn cost and are there lower-cost options?
Tuition varies by provider and by age: private full-continuum schools publish annual fees from roughly €8,000 - €27,000 depending on programme and year, while DP-only private providers typically publish lower DP-year fees in the mid-single to low-double thousands. Tallinn also has municipal IB provision (Tallinn English College) delivered within the public system and therefore without private tuition for eligible local students, so families on a budget often consider that route or look for scholarship/bursary programmes at private schools.
What is the admissions rhythm and what documents or steps should relocating families expect?
The school year runs September - June and the main intake is late summer, but many schools operate rolling admissions and will place children mid-year if space allows. Typical admissions steps are an application form, proof of identity and previous school records, a short assessment or interview and payment of any reservation or initial fee to hold a place; municipal options may use selection procedures or local criteria. Families should contact schools well before their move to check current availability and any testing or visa-related paperwork.
Will my child get Estonian language teaching and support if they don’t speak English yet?
Yes - most IB schools in Tallinn teach primarily in English but include Estonian language lessons and, at some schools, offer Estonian or Russian at mother-tongue level; additional modern languages such as French, Spanish and German are commonly offered. Schools typically provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) or learning-support services for newcomers, but the level and intensity of support differ between providers, so ask each school for its EAL policy and examples of how new arrivals are integrated.
What practical criteria should parents use to compare IB schools in Tallinn?
Compare which IB programmes are authorised (PYP/MYP/DP), the school’s language provision and EAL support, published class sizes and student-to-teacher ratios, accreditation and external inspection or membership, university-counselling services, and the total cost including registration, capital levies and extras. Also ask about waiting lists, scholarship opportunities, pastoral support for relocating children, and how the school helps students transition into the IB assessment model; these operational details have a direct impact on a relocating family’s experience.
