Keskharidusega

Keskharidusega is an Estonian term that denotes a person who has completed keskharidus, a level of education that follows basic schooling and is above basic education but below higher education. Keskharidus typically encompasses two main pathways: general upper secondary education (gümnaasium) and vocational secondary education, both culminating in a certificate or diploma.

In practical use, keskharidusega is applied in employment, statistics, and CVs to indicate a minimum education level. It is commonly cited in job advertisements as a requirement for roles that do not require a university degree but expect a certain level of formal schooling. The term helps distinguish candidates who have completed secondary education from those with only basic education and from those with higher education.

Keskharidusega is part of the Estonian education and qualifications framework, and it is often discussed in relation to higher education (kõrgharidus) and to primary or basic education. People with keskharidusega may continue to higher education if they choose to pursue it, or enter the labor market with a range of competencies gained through secondary pathways, sometimes supplemented by additional vocational training or certificates.