haridussüsteemile

The Estonian education system, known as the haridussüsteem, is a comprehensive framework designed to provide learning opportunities from early childhood through higher education. It is structured into several key stages. The first stage is preschool education, which is not mandatory but widely available and focuses on early childhood development and socialization. Following this is basic education, which is compulsory for all children aged 7 to 16 and encompasses primary and lower secondary schooling. This stage aims to provide a broad foundation of knowledge and skills.

Upon completion of basic education, students can pursue upper secondary education. This level offers two main tracks: general upper secondary education, which prepares students for university entrance, and vocational education, which provides specialized training for specific careers. Both tracks typically last for three years.

Higher education in Estonia is provided by universities and universities of applied sciences. Universities offer academic degrees, while universities of applied sciences focus on professional higher education. The system follows the Bologna process, with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The Ministry of Education and Research oversees the entire education system, setting standards and policies. The quality of education is generally high, with a strong emphasis on digital literacy and innovation.