Audentes International School vs International School of Estonia

	A Audentes International School Tallinn, Estonia	I International School of Estonia Tallinn, Estonia
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Fees / year	Fees / year €7,990 - 10,425	Fees / year €8,356 - 26,764
Age range	Age range 15 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 150
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2019	Opened 1995
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Tallinn, Estonia. The school is located at Juhkentali 18, 10132 Tallinn, Estonia.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Pre-K through 12 (ages 3–19).
School type	School type —	School type Non-profit international IB World School offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Special Educational Needs Coordinator; School Psychologist; English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme; Dean of Students; University & Career Pathways Advisement (starting 2025–2026).
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Estonia
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure DP classes begin at 07:55; DP periods run from 08:00 onward with a schedule that includes breaks and a lunch period; PYP day typically starts around 08:35–08:40; MYP follows a similar timetable; end-of-day dismissal ranges from 15:30 to 16:15 depending on level, with after-school activities 15:30–16:15.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No separate application fee is listed; applications are submitted online using the Pre‑IB or DP1/DP2 application forms. Tuition fees (by year group and instalments) - Pre‑IB year (for students receiving educational aid from the state): - Initial payment (10 days after conclusion of the agreement): EUR 1,690. - Instalments due on 5 August 2025, 5 September 2025, 5 October 2025, 5 November 2025, 5 December 2025, 5 January 2026, 5 February 2026, 5 March 2026 and 5 April 2026: EUR 700 each month. - Whole annual fee (sum): EUR 7,990. - IB Diploma Programme (DP1/DP2) (for students receiving educational aid from the state): - Initial payment (10 days after conclusion of the agreement): EUR 2,550. - Instalments due on 5 August 2025, 5 September 2025, 5 October 2025, 5 November 2025, 5 December 2025, 5 January 2026, 5 February 2026, 5 March 2026 and 5 April 2026: generally EUR 875 each month, with the 5 November 2025 instalment listed as EUR 815. - Whole annual fee (sum): EUR 10,425. - Note: stated instalment schedule and totals apply to the published tuition fee schedule; students who are not receiving educational aid from the state are charged a higher tuition than the figures above. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payments follow the instalment dates shown above (initial payment within 10 days of signing the agreement, then scheduled monthly instalments on the 5th of the months listed). A single‑payment option for the whole academic year is available and entitles the payer to an advance payment discount of 5% if the entire year is paid in one lump sum within 10 days of signing the contract. Digital book rental charges (EUR 250 per academic year) are added to invoices separately. Tuition covers study activities, textbooks, supervision and counselling; personal study materials, catering, excursions and IB exam fees are additional. Boarding / dormitory fees - Dormitory accommodation is available on-campus in double or triple rooms. Monthly rent per person in a shared double or triple room: EUR 250. Monthly rent for a double room occupied by a single person: EUR 400. Rent includes communal costs (water, electricity and heating). The dormitory has no kitchen and the school offers a meal plan (meal plan details and catering prices listed separately). Other costs and fees - Digital book rental: EUR 250 per academic year (charged in addition to tuition). - Catering / meal plan (examples of per‑day prices): breakfast EUR 2.54; standard lunch EUR 2.34; large lunch EUR 5.08; dinner EUR 4.88. Meal plans are arranged separately and billed in addition to tuition and dormitory rent where applicable. - Personal study materials, excursions and IB examination fees (and the cost of sending examination materials to external examiners) are charged in addition to tuition. - School clothing / uniform is listed on the school site as part of general information; specific price listings for individual uniform items are not provided on the tuition schedule page. Discounts, scholarships and concessions - Family discount: 10% for two family members studying at Audentes schools; 15% for three members; 20% for four or more members. - Advance payment discount: 5% discount if the entire academic year is paid in one payment within 10 days of signing the contract. - Scholarships / grants: the school may award scholarships; a full grant can equal the full tuition fee for the relevant year/stage and partial grants are also possible under the scholarship statutes. Refund information - The published tuition and fee materials outline instalments, discounts and scholarships; separate general tuition refund terms are not set out on the tuition fee schedule page. Scholarship awards may be applied as offsets to tuition. Fee payment options - Bank transfer: payments to Audentese Koolide SA may be made by bank transfer to Swedbank (SWIFT/BIC HABAEE2X), IBAN: EE092200221001197160 (bank details listed for the school). Invoicing and instalment due dates are shown on the tuition schedule and digital book charges and other extras are added to invoices. No explicit online credit‑card payment method is published on the tuition page; the school provides bank account details for payments. Summary of headline figures (academic year indicated on published schedule) - Pre‑IB whole annual fee: EUR 7,990. - IB Diploma whole annual fee: EUR 10,425. - Dormitory monthly rent (shared room): EUR 250; single occupancy double room: EUR 400. - Digital book rental (per year): EUR 250.	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Registration (one-time, non-refundable): EUR 600, payable upon enrolment. - Capital levy (one-time, non-refundable): EUR 3,000, charged on the first invoice for all new enrollees (not applied to Preschool; assessed when a student enters Reception). Tuition fees — annual and per term (per student) - Preschool (ages 3–4): EUR 8,356 per year; EUR 2,089 per quarter. - Reception (age 5): EUR 9,192 per year; EUR 2,298 per quarter. - PYP 1–5 (Grades 1–5): EUR 23,988 per year; EUR 5,997 per quarter. - MYP 1–5 (Grades 6–10): EUR 25,812 per year; EUR 6,453 per quarter. - DP 1–2 (Grades 11–12): EUR 26,764 per year; EUR 6,691 per quarter. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency: fees may be paid either annually or quarterly. - Standard invoice schedule (quarterly billing dates as issued by the school): - 1st invoice: 1 July (annual invoice or 1st quarterly invoice) - 2nd quarterly invoice: 17 October - 3rd quarterly invoice: 30 January - 4th quarterly invoice: 2 April. - Payment deadline: tuition invoices are due within 14 days of the invoice date. - Currency: all payments are accepted only in Euros. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school and does not list any boarding fees. Facilities and capacity are described for day use only. Other costs and typical additional charges - Capital levy and registration fee (listed above) are charged in addition to tuition for new students. - IB examination and related DP charges: IB exam fees and EUR (Enquiry Upon Results) fees are charged separately to DP students and are invoiced (for example, EUR 85 for certain EUR categories; other exam/IB service fees apply). These exam-related fees are invoiced in addition to tuition. If an external exam fee is refunded by the examination body (for example a successful IB EUR that results in an increased grade), that fee is refundable to the family. - After-school activities: registration fees are charged for most activities. Parents are billed separately for these optional activities. - Meals: a cafeteria provides daily hot meals (free breakfast; lunch available at prices set by the school/cafeteria); lunch charges are separate from tuition when applicable. - Devices and materials: the school operates a 1:1 iPad programme in the Primary Years and a Bring-Your-Own-Device approach in MYP/DP; families should expect costs for personal devices, consumables, subject-course materials, and any teacher-prescribed supplies or specialized support services. - Other incidental charges: any fines, lost/damaged school property charges (e.g., for iPads, calculators, books) and specific programme fees (trips, special courses, retake exam registrations) are invoiced separately. Families must settle these charges with the business office. Refund information and withdrawal billing - Registration fee and Capital Levy are non-refundable. - Term charging: a student enrolled for any portion of a term will be charged for the full term (no pro‑rata reduction for partial-term attendance). Transcripts and official records will not be released until all outstanding payments and obligations are settled. - Examination fee refunds: if an external examination body (for example the IB) waives or reimburses a specific exam fee (for example a successful Enquiry Upon Results where the examining body refunds the fee), that refunded amount will be passed back to the family. Fee payment options (instruments and practical notes) - Currency requirement: all payments must be made in Euros. - Specific payment instruments (for example: bank transfer, credit card, online payment portal, direct debit) are not itemized on the published fee summary. Invoices are issued according to the billing schedule above and include payment instructions; families should follow the invoice payment instructions issued with each invoice. If you need these fee figures added verbatim into your database fields, use the numeric amounts above as entered.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Audentes International School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11-12. The Diploma Programme is a two-year, internationally recognised programme with a core of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The Diploma Programme curriculum combines a core with six subject groups; students typically take six subjects, usually three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, including a second language from Groups 1 or 2. Audentes provides DP subjects across Groups 1–6, including English A Language and Literature, English B, Estonian A Literature, Russian A Language and Literature, and language acquisition options such as Spanish Ab Initio and German Ab Initio; Group 3 offers Business Management, Economics, History of Europe, and Psychology; Group 4 covers Biology, Chemistry, and Physics; Group 5 covers Mathematics; Group 6 includes Visual Arts. The Diploma Programme is taught in English and is recognised by leading universities.	Curriculum details ISE is Tallinn's first IB World School offering the full continuum of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 3 to 19. It provides a personalized, high-quality English-medium education from Pre-K through the 12th grade. The learning approach is inquiry-based and aims to develop critical thinking, empathy and essential life skills. ISE prepares students for the IB Diploma Programme and offers a flexible pathway to graduation. The school emphasizes small classes, highly qualified teachers, and a nurturing, inclusive environment with global accreditations and a strong alumni network.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio ISE offers small classes and a nurturing environment with highly qualified and experienced teachers.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results ISE graduates have been accepted at respected universities around the world, with destinations across North America, Great Britain, mainland Europe, Australasia, and Estonia. Notable universities include the London School of Art (UK), Université Jean Moulin Lyon (France), University College London (UK), University of Kingston (UK), University of Sterling (UK), University of Connecticut (USA), Hogeschool Utrecht (Netherlands), Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne (Switzerland), and the University of Oxford (UK).
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Audentes graduates have progressed to universities around the world. Destinations include the University of Geneva, University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology, The Estonian Academy of Arts, Estonian Business School, University of Kent, Bucks New University, Trinity College Dublin, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Jönköping International Business School, Fordham University, California Polytechnic State University, Humber College, University of Nicosia, and Howest University of Applied Sciences.	Higher education progression ISE graduates proceed to top universities worldwide, with destinations across North America, Great Britain, mainland Europe, Australasia, and Estonia. Notable universities have included institutions such as University of Oxford, University of Connecticut, University of Aberdeen and University of Southampton among others.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Scholarships for outstanding IB candidates may cover a full study fee according to statutes. Pre-IB scholarships are available, and in the past two full scholarships have been awarded to talented students.	Gifted and talented —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admission is open for the next school year 2025/2026. Students who do not live in Estonia and want to pass entrance tests into Pre-IB or DP1 may register through the IB coordinator to the exams via Teams.	Admissions ISE welcomes students aged 3–19. The Admissions Committee reviews each application, considering the applicant's potential to benefit from ISE's IB curriculum (PYP, MYP, DP) or the CIS/NEASC-accredited high school diploma; the school's ability to meet the applicant's educational needs; the applicant's ability to meet academic, attendance, and behavioral expectations; and fulfillment of financial and medical requirements. There is no general admissions test. Documentation must include Confidential Teacher Reference Forms, progress reports from the last two years, Health and Data Form, and evidence of any required educational support. All documents must be submitted in English, as English is the medium of instruction. Further documentation or testing may be requested if necessary.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships for IB students – For outstanding IB candidates there is the possibility of a scholarship equal to one full study fee according to the statutes.	Scholarships ISE offers merit- and needs-based scholarships and bursaries. Types of scholarships and bursaries include Scholarships (Master; International Futures) and Bursaries (Innovation Outreach; Unique Needs/Diversity; For Children of Teachers in Estonia). Scholarships are merit-based, with All Scholarship students must maintain a grade of at least 5 in all subjects and meet behavioral and Learner Profile expectations. Bursaries are awarded for reasons other than academic excellence and require a grade of 4 in all subjects and adherence to Learner Profile expectations, unless special educational needs apply. The Master scholarship is merit-based and awarded at the discretion of the Management Board on the proposal of the Scholarship Committee, with the amount determined by the committee and reviewed annually. The International Futures scholarship is merit-based, up to 50% of tuition; eligibility includes the last three years in a school licensed by the Estonian MOE and offering the Estonian National Curriculum, with consideration for Estonian students returning from overseas. The Innovation Outreach bursary is needs-based and offered to children with a parent connected to science and/or technology fields or able to establish partnerships with ISE; a cooperation plan must be presented and the family pays a minimum of 10% of net income per child. The Unique Needs/Diversity bursary is for documented unique needs; For Children of Teachers in Estonia requires at least one parent employed full-time as a teacher for grades 1–12, with concurrent employment during enrollment, a maximum of two children per family, and standard admissions. Access the full ISE Scholarship and Bursary Policy document. ISE Gives Back offers at least 15 competitive scholarships in the 2026–2027 academic year, with successful applicants paying 30% of the regular tuition and capital levy; the scholarship covers 70% of tuition fees (PYP 1–5, MYP 1–5, DP 1–2). More than 50% of ISE students receive some form of tuition discount.
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