Koolikavad
Koolikavad are school-level curricular plans used in Estonia to organize how subjects and learning objectives are delivered. The term is Estonian and translates roughly to school curricula or curricular plans. A koolikava translates national or regional standards into concrete learning goals, topics, and assessment plans for each grade or subject. It typically describes core subjects, elective options, cross-curricular competencies, and the distribution of time for different learning areas. It also outlines teaching approaches, required resources, and how student progress will be measured and reported.
Development and governance: Koolikavad are prepared by school administration in collaboration with teachers and, where applicable,
Relation to national standards: Koolikavad function as the school’s implementation plan for the national or regional
Use and revision: They guide annual planning, coherence across grades, and parental understanding of what will