põhiklass
Põhiklass, also known as the primary school or elementary school, is the initial stage of formal education in Estonia. It typically begins at the age of 7 and lasts for six years, concluding with the 6th grade. The primary goal of põhiklass is to provide students with a strong foundation in essential subjects such as mathematics, language arts, and social studies, while also fostering social and emotional development.
The curriculum in põhiklass is designed to be comprehensive and engaging, incorporating a variety of teaching
Põhiklass education is provided by public schools, which are overseen by the Ministry of Education and Research.