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Estonia, Tallinn
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The International School of Estonia is housed in a historic two-story building dating from the late 1800s, located a short walk from Tallinn's Old Town and near the airport. The campus has 19 classrooms and specialized teaching areas for science, art, music, technology, and languages, serving about 170 students. The Learning Commons, remodeled in 2007, offers spaces for independent and group study, research, and reading, and houses a 10,000-title library with growing digital resources. Technology is central to learning, with a 1:1 iPad programme in the Primary Years Programme and Bring Your Own Device in the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, supported by fast WiFi and a range of digital tools; the school participates in the Digital Bridges program. The cafeteria provides daily hot meals with free breakfast and reasonably priced healthy options for lunch. Outdoor and athletic facilities include a gymnasium, developmentally designed playgrounds, and access to nearby professional venues for tennis and running, with on-site basketball and football courts, swings, and recreation areas.
The school has a gymnasium and playgrounds designed for developmental play. Students have easy access to professional sports facilities just steps away, including Tallinna Spordihall and Tallinna Kalevi Tenniseklubi, which offer tennis courts, running tracks, and training areas. Outdoor spaces include basketball and football courts, swings, and recreation areas for all age groups. The proximity of these facilities supports a wide range of athletic activities after school and during PE.
The campus includes specialized teaching areas for science, art, music, technology, and languages, enabling diverse inquiry-based learning. The 19 classrooms accommodate a range of teaching approaches across the curriculum. The Learning Commons serves as a hub for independent and collaborative study and houses a 10,000-title English-language library with rich digital resources. Technology is embedded in learning with a 1:1 iPad programme in the PYP and Bring Your Own Device in the MYP and DP, supported by fast WiFi and an array of digital tools such as LCD projectors, Apple TVs, cameras, and video conferencing equipment. The school participates in the Digital Bridges program to prepare students for university and the modern workplace.
The Learning Commons provides spaces for independent and group study and supports research and reading experiences for all students, teachers, and families. The library features a Reference and Research Area, Upper School and Lower School fiction collections, and a Sitting Area with world languages, graphic novels, poetry, and media. Library staff deliver Library/Information Studies courses for grades PreK–5. The on-site gym and outdoor spaces, together with nearby professional sports facilities, enable a wide range of athletic activities after school and on weekends. The library is open to the entire school community and serves as a central hub for reading and research.
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.
