Estonia, Tallinn
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English is the official language of instruction across the school. Estonian is taught as an additional/foreign language from pre-school, with Estonian language and culture instruction across all grade levels. Students are required to study at least two languages, and Language B courses are offered in French B and Spanish B (SL/HL), with Spanish Ab Initio available; English-language instruction is used across subjects. A broad language offering includes English, Estonian, French, Spanish, German, and Russian, and mother tongue support is available. ESL support is provided to help learners as needed.
English-language immersion is integrated across the curriculum, with English as the official language of instruction. Estonian is taught as an additional/foreign language from pre-school, and Estonian language and culture are taught across PYP to DP. ESL support is available for learners who need it. The school offers a broad foreign language offering beyond English, including French, Spanish, German, and Russian.
International School of Tallinn is a private IB World School located in Ülemiste City, Tallinn, Estonia. It serves students from age 2 to 18 and delivers the IB across the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. English is the language of instruction, with Estonian taught in Grades 1–5 and additional languages including French, German, Russian and Spanish. The Diploma Programme, launched in 2022, features six subject groups and a DP core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS); a diploma requires a minimum of 24 points from six subjects, with up to 3 extra core points for a maximum of 45. IST occupies a modern campus with a reception area, a library linked to the Estonian Public Library system, and on‑site dining. Sports and science facilities include a gym with multi‑sport courts and laboratories. After‑school activities span sports, arts, languages and technology, with clubs such as Little Scientist Club, Piano and Music Club, Chess and Think, Make, Test; Japanese and Chinese are offered after school.