Free Estonian language courses and adaptation training courses

The Settle in Estonia portal currently offers a number of A1, A2, and B1 level Estonian language courses and adaptation training courses, which gives an overview of the Estonian country, society and life in Estonia. The training/courses you can take part in under the adaptation programme depend on your legal status in Estonia. 

Trainings/courses open for registration: 

Regular migration*: A1, A2, and B1 level Estonian language courses; adaptation training. 

Beneficiaries of temporary protection*: Adaptation training. A1 level single courses will open for registration in the last week of March. More new A1, A2, B1 level Estonian language course groups will be opened for registration in the last week of April. 

Beneficiaries of international protection (except beneficiaries of temporary protection)*: A1, A2, and B1 level Estonian language courses; adaptation training. 

* Regular migration: aliens who have been granted a residence permit in Estonia on the basis of work, study, business, family member, etc., and EU citizens and their family members staying in Estonia on the basis of a right of residence. 

Courses are available both online as well as on-site in major cities. In order to sign up for courses, you need to create an account on the Settle in Estonia adaptation programme website www.settleinestonia.ee. On your personal account, you can see all the courses suitable for you that are open for registration and have available spots. In order to sign up for a course, you must click on the ‘Register’ button next to the course in the list of courses open for registration. If you have any questions, please write to us at info@settleinestonia.ee

The adaptation programme is intended for adults who have stayed in Estonia on the basis of a residence permit or right of residence for less than five years from the moment of obtaining the initial residence permit or right of residence. The adaptation programme is co-funded by the European Union and state budget funds.

 

Friday in Library B1 (Paldiski) - GROUP FULL

  • Language level required: B1
  • Location: Tallinna eesti keele maja Rae 38, Paldiski linn, raamatukogu
  • Time: 28.03.2025 kell 16:00 - 17:30
  • Format: Language Practice

Friday in Library is a social circle which brings together people from different cultural backgrounds who want to practice Estonian in a pleasant and welcoming setting.

The club is a place to get acquainted with one another, have conversations with the help of various forms of communication, play fun team games, and exchange information.

The Friday in Library events are meant for those who are still learning Estonian and who want to practice it in a playful manner.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/15229?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

Mokalaat B2 (Zoom)

  • Language level required: B2+
  • Location: Narva eesti keele maja Zoom
  • Time: 14.04.2025 kell 18:00 - 19:30
  • Format: Language Practice

Mokalaat on keelekohtumiste sari, kus ei ole õpetajat ega õppijaid: kõik on ühtaegu õppijad ja õpetajad! Kohtumistel arendame oma esinemis- ja esitluse tegemise oskust. Mokalaadal on seda võimalik teha sõbralikus õhkkonnas ning enda jaoks huvitaval teemal. Osalejad valmistavad kordamööda ette esitluse ühe tuntud eesti inimese kohta. See võib olla muusik, kirjanik, näitleja, poliitik, sportlane või keegi, kes mingil põhjusel teile huvi pakub. Teised on aktiivsed kuulajad, kes küsivad küsimusi ja osalevad ettekandele järgnevas arutelus. Vähemalt poole Mokalaada ajast veedame väikestes vestlusgruppides erinevatel teemadel arutledes. Aeg-ajalt kutsume külla inimesi, kes räägivad meile oma põnevast kogemusest.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/15237?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

Looduse lood 2025

  • Language level required:
  • Location: Tallinna eesti keele maja zoom
  • Time: 01.04.2025 kell 17:00 - 18:30
  • Format: Workshop

Ürituste sari on mõeldud täiskasvanud keeleõppijale, kes soovib arutleda ja rohkem teada saada loodusest meie ümber. Suhtluspraktika käigus tutvume Eestimaa loomade ja taimedega, lahendame viktoriiniküsimusi, õpime tundma loomade jälgi, metsaelu ja lindude hääli. Õpime hea loodusfoto tegemist mobiiltelefoniga. Neli üritust on Tallinna loomaaias õuesõppe vormis. Kevadel / suvel osaleme loodustalgutel.

Eeldused osalemiseks: omandatud B1 keeletase.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/15136?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

Keelevitamiin B1 (Narva)

  • Language level required: B1.1
  • Location: Narva eesti keele maja Linda 2
  • Time: 14.04.2025 kell 18:00 - 19:30
  • Format: Language Practice

Keelevitamiin B on võimalus tulla kord nädalas eesti keele majja ja harjutada kõnekeelt. Osaleda võivad nii B1.1 kui B1.2 keeletasemel õppijad. Kohtumised saavad olema mitmekesised: suhtleme, lahendame ülesandeid, improviseerime.

Aprilli kohtumise teema: Kuidas tappa kaktust? Suvila, aiandus, toataimed.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/15231?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

New open call for events promoting entrepreneurship in Ida-Viru County

Until 16 April, legal entities as well as local governments and their organisations can apply for support for organising sporting and cultural events in Ida-Viru County that promote entrepreneurship. The grants, totalling 400,000 euros, will be allocated by the Integration Foundation in cooperation with the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture.

Support is available for sporting and cultural events that take place in Ida-Viru County between 17 March 2025 and 16 March 2026, are of at least regional significance, and involve more than 1,000 people. These can be both first-time and repeated events.

Many memorable events have been supported in the region over the past six years, according to Sigrid Soomlais, Deputy Secretary General for Regional Development of the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture. ‘Over the years, thousands of people, both locals and visitors, have taken part in these events. All these events have also played an important role in stimulating the economy of the region – attendees consume local services and sell local products. Taken as a whole, this support contributes to the development of sport and culture as an economic sector in Ida-Viru County,’ comments Soomlais.

The boosting of entrepreneurship in Ida-Viru County and the development of sporting and cultural events in the region are part of the Ida-Viru County programme, which is being implemented by the Integration Foundation in the framework of the national regional policy programme in cooperation with the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture since 2019.

According to Dmitri Moskovtsev, Director of the Integration Foundation, sporting and cultural events have a multifaceted impact. ‘The support will contribute to the revitalisation of local life in Ida-Viru County and thus to the development of both the region and Estonia as a whole. It will strengthen the county’s links with other regions and boost cooperation between people and communities. Major events provide self-fulfilment opportunities for locals and encourage entrepreneurship. The popularity of these events will help to make the county a more attractive destination for tourists and investors alike. This will create ever better opportunities for operating in Ida-Viru County,’ he adds. 

Grants ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 euros can be applied for by legal entities as well as local governments and the bodies under them. The budget of the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture has earmarked a total of 400,000 euros for grants.

Applications must be submitted via the grant processing information system of the Ministry of Culture by 11.59 p.m. on 16 April 2025 at the latest. For more information on how to participate in the call for applications, please visit the website of the Integration Foundation https://integratsioon.ee/en/competitions-estonian. Further information will also be available at the information day taking place on Teams on 3 April. To participate in the information day, please register by sending an email to iris.jarv@integratsioon.ee.

Last year, 17 organisations received state support totalling 401,488 euros. The supported events can be found at https://www.integratsioon.ee/taotlusvoor-ida-virumaa-ettevotlust-edendavad-spordi-ja-kultuuriuritused-4.

 

Tallinn - Kohtla-Järve A2+ - GROUP FULL

  • Language level required: A2+
  • Location: Etnoweb MTÜ G. Otsa 9 parkimispeatusest, Estonia teatri kõrval
  • Time: 29.03.2025 kell 08:30 - 18:30
  • Format: Study Trip

Kohtla-Järve on Eestis tuntud eelkõige tööstuslinnana. Tähtsaim tööstusharu on põlevkiviõli tootmine ja keemiatööstus.
Päevakavas toodud tegevuste käigus õpime ja harjutame eesti keelt ning kogume kultuurielamusi.
Kontaktisik on Liia Asanova: tel 5538663

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Õppereisi päevakava

Külastatakse Valaste juga, Kohtla Kaevanduspark-muuseumi, tutvustatakse Kukruse Polaarmõisa, Aidu veespordikeskust, Lüganuse kirikumõisa ja Maidla mõisa.

8.30 Väljasõit (Tallinnast aadressilt G. Otsa 9 parkimispeatusest, Estonia teatri kõrvalt)
13.30 Lõunapaus
18.30 Tagasi Tallinnas G. Otsa tänava parkimispeatuses

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Õppereisid on suunatud inimestele, kelle emakeel ei ole eesti keel ja kes soovivad eesti keelt praktiseerida; külastada kultuuriloolisi paiku ning muuseume, etendus- jt kultuuriasutusi, mis aitavad mõista eesti kultuuri eripära ja traditsioone.

Õppereisi rahastamisallikas: ESF+ projekt nr 2021-2027.4.07.23-0006 „Eesti keele õpet toetavad tegevused ja kodanikuõpe“ alategevus „Erinevate kultuuri- ja vaba aja tegevuste pakkumine eesti keele õppe toetamiseks ning praktiseerimiseks“.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/14599?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

Language Learning Sunday in Paldiski

  • Language level required: A2
  • Location: Tallinna eesti keele maja Rae 38, Paldiski linn, Pakri Plaza, 3.korrus
  • Time: 30.03.2025 kell 15:00 - 17:00
  • Format: Language Practice

The aim of the event is to carry out playful and engaging activities with the participants and to develop their Estonian language skills. Together, we will practise listening and speaking Estonian, learn new words, and encourage learners to practice the language more.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/15239?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

Friday in Library B1 (Paldiski)

  • Language level required: B1
  • Location: Tallinna eesti keele maja Rae 38, Paldiski linn, raamatukogu
  • Time: 21.03.2025 kell 16:00 - 17:30
  • Format: Language Practice

Friday in Library is a social circle which brings together people from different cultural backgrounds who want to practice Estonian in a pleasant and welcoming setting.

The club is a place to get acquainted with one another, have conversations with the help of various forms of communication, play fun team games, and exchange information.

The Friday in Library events are meant for those who are still learning Estonian and who want to practice it in a playful manner.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/15228?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

Looduse lood 2025

  • Language level required:
  • Location: Tallinna eesti keele maja Tallinn, Ehitajate tee 150, Tallinna loomaaia loodushariduse osakond. NB! Läänevärav. Ühistransport - peatus MEISTRI.
  • Time: 25.03.2025 kell 17:00 - 18:30
  • Format: Workshop

Ürituste sari on mõeldud täiskasvanud keeleõppijale, kes soovib arutleda ja rohkem teada saada loodusest meie ümber. Suhtluspraktika käigus tutvume Eestimaa loomade ja taimedega, lahendame viktoriiniküsimusi, õpime tundma loomade jälgi, metsaelu ja lindude hääli. Õpime hea loodusfoto tegemist mobiiltelefoniga. Neli üritust on Tallinna loomaaias õuesõppe vormis. Kevadel / suvel osaleme loodustalgutel.

Eeldused osalemiseks: omandatud B1 keeletase.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/15159?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus