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Estonia, Tallinn
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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.
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.
The International School of Estonia (ISE) is a non-profit, IB World School in Tallinn offering the IB continuum for students aged 3 to 18. English is the language of instruction, and the school follows PYP, MYP and DP with an inquiry-based approach that develops critical thinking, empathy and key life skills. ISE is Tallinn's first IB World School and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and NEASC. Founded in 1995, the school operates from a historic building a walk from Tallinn's Old Town, with 19 classrooms, a 10,000-title Learning Commons library, and specialized spaces for science, art, music, technology and languages. A 1:1 iPad program in PYP, BYOD in MYP/DP, and participation in Digital Bridges support modern learning. The campus includes a gym, playgrounds, and access to tennis and running facilities. The MYP1–DP2 Student Council provides student voice and leadership opportunities; Pride Week highlights an inclusive community.
