Estonian language and culture
Long-term residents
A long-term resident is an adult (aged 18 or over) who has lived in Estonia for more than five years on the basis of a residence permit, right of residence, undetermined citizenship, or Estonian citizenship. Examples of long-term residents:
- a resident with a long-term or temporary residence permit,
- a resident with undetermined citizenship and a long-term residence permit,
- a resident with a permanent right of residence.
Learning opportunities
For adult language learners living in Estonia, we offer free Estonian language courses and activities introducing Estonian culture in the Estonian Language House of the Integration Foundation and in cooperation with partners:
Estonian language courses
Courses that ensure Estonian language proficiency at level A1, A2, or B1
Specialised Estonian language courses
Courses that help to develop certain language-related skills
Activities that support language learning
Activities that support learning the Estonian language and getting to know Estonian culture
Independent language learning
Opportunities to learn Estonian without an instructor
