Tartu International School and Kindergarten
Pre-school (3 to 6-year-olds), Primary (6 to 12-year-olds) and Middle School (13 to 15-year-olds) level.
We follow the International Baccalaureate Organization’s Primary Years Programme.
Preparations are underway for starting the Middle Years Programme.
We are a small, smart, student-centred school.
An exceptionally personalized learning experience
Class sizes up to 12 students and teacher-to-student ratio of 1:5.
International environment
Professionally recognized international staff and student body. English as the language of instruction. Internationally recognized IB programmes.
Languages
English as the language of instruction. Estonian as a mother tongue for native speakers. Estonian as a foreign language from Grade 1. School supports learning mother tongues.
Promotion of healthy lifestyle
A balanced and healthy school lunch. Additional physical education lessons. Outdoor breaks and activities. School day starts at 9:00.
Supportive atmosphere
A flexible and adaptable learning environment. Newly renovated premises surrounded by the greenery of the historical town centre. Student support services: school counsellor and special education specialist.
After-school activities
A variety of clubs all ages and afternoon care for grades 1-3.
Admissions for 2024/2025 are now open
![Additional Admissions Open until October 27th](http://istartu.ee/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Postimees01-3-600x400.png)
Additional Admissions Open until October 27th
![Happy New School Year!](http://istartu.ee/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Copy-of-20200924_103525-600x400.jpg)
Happy New School Year!
![Greeting words from our Principal on the 104th Anniversary of Estonian Independence](http://istartu.ee/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC05061-600x400.jpg)
Greeting words from our Principal on the 104th Anniversary of Estonian Independence
![Our student Luca wins title of International Maths Olympiad Champion 2021](http://istartu.ee/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/logo-600x400.gif)
Our student Luca wins title of International Maths Olympiad Champion 2021
![Grade 4 students win 3rd place in nationwide competition Negavatt](http://istartu.ee/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Capture-600x400.png)
Grade 4 students win 3rd place in nationwide competition Negavatt
![This was our International Day 2021](http://istartu.ee/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_1798-2-600x400.jpg)
This was our International Day 2021
![New Student Council Elected](http://istartu.ee/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Copy-of-20180323_105027-600x400.jpg)
New Student Council Elected
![Tartu Class Teacher 2021](http://istartu.ee/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_20210930_144515-600x400.jpg)
Tartu Class Teacher 2021
![Start of the School Year 2021/2022](http://istartu.ee/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_0312-600x400.jpg)