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EACEA National Policies Platform:Eurydice

Key features of the Education System

The organisation and principles of the education system are established in the Republic of Estonia Education Act  and specified in lower level acts structured by type of educational institution.

2025

State-commissioned work-related training continues under national adult learning programme

In 2025–2026, more than 1,500 free work-related continuing training courses will be offered to over 26,000 participants across Estonia. The courses are delivered by 37 VET institutions, applied higher education institutions and universities, covering fields such as ICT, management, construction, mechanics, electronics, commerce, social work, and green technologies.

2024

New Standards for Higher Education Curricula and Quality

The Estonian government has approved amendments to the Standard of Higher Education, updating requirements for higher education curricula and the quality of teaching and learning outcomes. The aim is to better align higher education programmes with job market demands, ensuring graduates have the skills needed for successful careers.

Key features of the Education System

Principles for education in Denmark and key features of the Danish education system include:

2024

Recommendations for the use of generative artificial intelligence in upper secondary education

November 2024

In light of the technological development in artificial intelligence, the National Agency for Education and Quality under the Ministry of Children and Education has published recommendations for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in instruction in upper secondary education. 

2024

Recommendations for the use of generative artificial intelligence in upper secondary education

November 2024

In light of the technological development in artificial intelligence, the National Agency for Education and Quality under the Ministry of Children and Education has published recommendations for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in instruction in upper secondary education. 

Structure of the chapter

This chapter provides a thematic and chronological overview of national reforms and policy developments since 2022. The web pages that follow group reforms in the following broad thematic areas:

  • Early childhood education and care

  • General school education

  • Vocational education and training

  • Higher education

Key Features of the Education System

Schools administered within the public administration; responsibilities distributed among the central government, regions and municipalities

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, as the body responsible for the state administration in the area of education:

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