Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
277 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50+ |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Most of them |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, German, French, Russian, Estonian |
| Max. number of students per class |
Class sizes currently range from 12 to 22. |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Education Needs |
| Learning support offered |
IST provides students, teachers, and parents with a SEN Coordinator, to provide assessment, intervention, and evaluation services. The school’s aim is to provide an inclusive environment that balances school resources with Individual student needs. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
An Interview and trial day for preschool and PYP Grade 1-5. During the trial day the teacher observes the student's behaviours and the level of the knowledge.
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| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
Preschool to Grade 3: 14:05
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Aftercare - support service for school children whose parents or guardians cannot arrange pick up at the time pupils are dismissed. IST offers aftercare services on school days, from 14h05 to 17h. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Lunch is offered daily from 11:30 – 12:00 at the school’s canteen, on the fourth floor. In the canteen, the children are assisted by teachers who help keep things organized. Pupils can also bring their own food from home and eat it in the canteen. A microwave is available to heat up the food. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Fresh and healthy meals are prepared on site every day. IST considers the specifics of pupil´s diets – every day there is a vegetarian option. Lactose free and gluten free foods can also be requested by notifying IST in advance. Milk and bread are included every day. When pork is on the menu, another protein option is available. |
| Uniform required |
IST School uniform is highly recommended, and Dress Code Policy mandatory for Grade 1 to 12 students.
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Arts & Crafts, Book Club EYP, Capoeira, Chinese & Japanese Language, Dance Rhythmic, Drama Club, Drawing Club EYP, Game Design, Philosophy Club, Piano, Robotics, Swimming, Zumba |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Canteen, Labs, Assembly Hall |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playground, Gym |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International School of Tallinn offers comprehensive education in English from students aged 3 to 19. The IST Curriculum is based on internationally recognized IB (International Baccalaureate) programmes. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
IST focuses on individual potential and each student is believed to be unique. English is the language of instruction and IST offers a variety of foreign languages in its curriculum: Spanish, French, German, Russian and Estonian. IST's learning environment is diverse and inspiring. IST guarantees child-friendly, secure, and supportive learning facilities. |