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Tallinn European School

Estonia, Tallinn

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees €4,390 - 6,280
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Estonian, Italian, Spanish, Finnish, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Romanian
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Tallinn European School provides education for ages 4 to 18 within European School framework. The curriculum follows the European Schools model and leads to the European Baccalaureate, a qualification recognized by universities across the EU and beyond. The school operates two language sections, English and French, with instruction in the respective languages and a structured L1/L2/L3 language program. L2 is compulsory from Primary 1 to Secondary 7 and L3 from Secondary 1 to Secondary 5. Founded in 2013 by the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, it is Baltics' only Accredited European School, owned by the European School Foundation. In 2018 the campus moved to Tehnika 18, a renovated 7,200-square-metre site in central Tallinn with four floors, Blocks A-C, a library, a canteen and a gym and around 40 classrooms. Extracurricular options span sports, arts and STEM, including Young Engineers Bricks Challenge and Play & Speak – French vocabulary for students.

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The Essentials

Tallinn European School has 500 pupils, instruction in English, French.

Location
Tehnika 18, 10149 Tallinn, Estonia. The school is located in central Tallinn, near the Old Town and the Telliskivi creative district, and is easily accessible by car or public transport.

Stages
Nursery, Primary, Secondary; students aged 4–18.

Type
Accredited European School

Additional learning support
SEN teacher; psychologist; nurse; and other welfare professionals available on site.

Country affiliation
Estonia

School day structure
The school building is open 8:00–18:00. Precare for Nursery is 8:00–9:00; Precare for P1–P2 is 8:00–8:50. Lessons start at 08:15 for P3–S7, 09:00 for Nursery, and 09:05 for P1–P2. Canteen opens 8:00–16:30 with Breakfast 8:00–10:50, Lunch 11:50–14:15, Afternoon snack 14:50–16:00. Aftercare runs 16:00–18:00 for Nursery and 15:40–18:00 (14:50 on Wednesdays) for P1–P4.

Bus service
The school is well connected by Tallinn public transport. The stop Kelmiküla is in front of the building and serves trolleybus lines 1, 4 and 5 and bus lines 22, 40, 41/41B, 43 and 59. Balti Jaam (central station) is nearby. Public transport is free for Tallinn residents with a registered Smartcard.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Tallinn European School ranges from EUR 4,390 to EUR 6,280 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- One-time application fee: EUR 200.00.
- The application fee is non‑refundable.
- The application fee does not apply to children of employees of European Union institutions and agencies.
- Accepted payment methods for the application fee: bank transfer or credit card (cash is not accepted).

Tuition fees (annual amounts by year group)

- Nursery (per year): EUR 4,610.00.
- Primary (per year): EUR 5,400.00.
- Secondary (per year): EUR 6,600.00.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed on an annual basis but may be paid as monthly instalments; families should confirm payment frequency and any one‑off employer payments at admission. If tuition remains partially unpaid at the end of the school year, the pupil will be removed from the school list.
- Bank transfer details (used for tuition payments / invoicing): SEB, Swedbank, LHV and Luminor account numbers are published for invoice payments (invoice reference and pupil name/number must be included on transfers).

Boarding fees

- Boarding: not applicable. Tallinn European School does not operate boarding facilities and no boarding fees are charged. Day services such as aftercare and canteen are provided instead.

Other costs and recurring fees

- Aftercare / Precare:
- Precare (Nursery and P1–P2): free of charge.
- Aftercare: EUR 75.00 per month or EUR 8.00 per day (Nursery and Primary; aftercare is free for pupils waiting for an extracurricular activity until the scheduled time).
- Canteen / school meals:
- Nursery one‑day meal: EUR 3.05 (incl. VAT).
- Primary & Secondary: breakfast EUR 1.50, lunch EUR 1.54, afternoon snack EUR 1.80 (all incl. VAT). The canteen accepts cash or bank cards for on‑site payments.
- Extracurricular activities: typical fee example listed as EUR 50.00 per month for club activities (varies by activity).
- European Baccalaureate (Bac) examination registration and exam charges: the European Baccalaureate registration fee is invoiced separately from tuition; the European Schools' published schedule lists the registration fee at EUR 108.10 for the 2026/2027 session (additional candidate examination costs and oral exam fees apply and are invoiced separately).
- Field trips, study visits, transport, study materials and special educational support are not included in the published tuition amounts and are billed separately where applicable.
- Small administrative or incidental charges may apply (for example a badge or access card charge has been listed historically); such items are charged separately when required.

Refunds and reductions

- Application fee: non‑refundable.
- Tuition fee reductions: the school may grant reductions in specified circumstances (family‑based reduction for additional siblings; a staff‑member reduction for employees; and exceptional reductions subject to application and approval). The employee reduction provision can be large (e.g., a staff reduction percentage is defined in the school procedures).
- Tuition refunds on mid‑year withdrawal: the director has the authority to decide on reductions of tuition for pupils who leave before the end of the school year; such reductions are discretionary. Outstanding fees must be settled before school reports, certificates or other official documents are issued.

Fee payment options and invoicing

- Primary payment method for tuition and invoiced items: bank transfer to the published account(s); invoices include a reference number and require the pupil name and invoice number in the transfer description.
- Credit card payments are accepted for the application fee; canteen purchases can be paid by cash or bank card on site. Invoiced tuition payments are arranged via bank transfer as per the published bank details.

Notes on amounts and billing frequency

- The listed annual tuition amounts are for the 2026/2027 academic year. Tuition increases between school years are limited by policy (the published maximum increase between two school years is up to 10% unless otherwise stated in contract terms).
- The school publishes annual tuition figures and provides invoicing details; tuition is commonly collected by instalments (monthly instalments are an available billing pattern), while other services (canteen, aftercare, extracurriculars, exam registration) are invoiced separately when applicable. Detailed per‑term invoicing schedules are not published with the annual tuition figures; families should use the annual amounts and the school's instalment option in planning payments.
Academics

Tallinn European School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the European Schools curriculum leading to the European Baccalaureate. It is the only Accredited European School in Estonia and the Baltics. The school offers two language sections: English (Nursery to Secondary 7) and French (Nursery to Primary 5). Instructions are generally given in the language of the respective section, and language learning follows L1/L2/L3 structure with L2 compulsory from P1 to S7 and L3 compulsory from S1 to S5. The European Baccalaureate is delivered at the school and is recognized by universities across the EU and beyond. For 2024/2025, TES provides lessons in 11 official EU languages.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education across Europe and beyond, as the European Baccalaureate is a recognized entry qualification for higher education in EU countries and beyond. TES also hosts Career Day to present university options in Estonia and abroad.

Gifted and Talented
There are advanced level options in some subjects; students may study some subjects for two periods, four periods or at an advanced level. Optional courses can be opened if a minimum of five students sign up for the course and a qualified teacher is available.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Official admission period for the 2026/2027 school year runs from 12 January to 13 March. Current students are not required to reapply.

2. Language requirements: The school provides two language sections—English (all classes) and French (Nursery and Primary only). The mother tongue/dominant language (L1) is compulsory from P1 to S7, and a second language (L2) is compulsory from P1 to S7; L2 becomes the language of instruction for some subjects from Secondary 3. A third language (L3) is compulsory from S1 to S5 (optional in S6–S7). At the start of Secondary 1, students must have A2 level in L2, and the school may conduct language tests to verify levels.

3. Application fee: An application fee of 200 euros is payable on application and is non-refundable. The fee does not apply to children of employees of EU institutions and agencies. Payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card; cash payments are not accepted.

4. Tuition and charges: Tuition for 2026/2027 is Nursery 4,610 euros per year; Primary 5,400 euros per year; Secondary 6,600 euros per year. Fees may be paid in monthly installments; if a yearly payment is needed (e.g., through an employer), confirm at admission. The costs of canteen, extracurricular activities, aftercare, transport, field trips and study materials are not included.

5. Enrolment categories: TES has two categories. Category I covers children of EU institutions and agencies; Category II covers children of foreigners living and working in Estonia if the children cannot study in their mother tongue in a local state or private school. Category II enrolment is subject to availability. Priority is given to the children of EU diplomats in Tallinn; within Category II priority is given to children who have previously studied in one of TES's section languages (English or French).

6. Online application: The application and documents are submitted through the online admission application form of MySchool. First, create an account in the system; thereafter applications can be filled out and submitted. Personal information is processed according to the Principles of Processing of Personal Data. If a study place cannot be provided, all accounts and shared data will be deleted shortly before the beginning of the next admission period.

7. What the process involves: A family interview (via Skype) to understand the pupil's previous education, languages spoken at home, and family routines. A trial day may be arranged if requested to observe the pupil in class. Language tests may be conducted: L1 from Primary 3; L2 from Primary 3; L3 from Secondary 2. A Mathematics test may be required.

8. How class level is decided: The school follows the table of equivalences drawn up under Article 11 of the Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools; age and emotional maturity are also considered.

9. Entry timing: Pupils are admitted at the beginning of the school year in the calendar year in which the child reaches the minimum age of the class requested.

10. Additional notes: If vacancies exist, new applications may be considered outside the standard January–March period for Category II; otherwise Category I applies. The school reserves the right to decide whether to accept applications outside the application period.

Scholarships
The school offers tuition-fee reductions: Family-based Reduction for families with more than one TES pupil; Employee's Reduction for parents or legal representatives who work at TES with a minimum 0.6 workload.
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