In February and March, Estonian language courses will begin at levels A1, A2, and B1. These courses are offered free of charge to individuals with temporary protection status, including war refugees from Ukraine who have arrived in Estonia. Registration for the language courses will start at the end of February in the online environment of the ‘Settle in Estonia’ adaptation programme (https://www.settleinestonia.ee/login).
Alongside the language courses in February and March, additional language groups will be added throughout the year, with enrolments opening gradually. A total of 2,200 beneficiaries of temporary protection will be able to start or continue their Estonian language studies in 2025. The Estonian language courses include both classroom-based courses, taking place in major cities (Tallinn, Tartu, Narva, and Pärnu), and online courses, which can be attended by anyone from anywhere in Estonia.
Free language courses for beginners and advanced learners, offered as part of the ‘Settle in Estonia’ adaptation programme, help newcomers better understand local life, communicate in everyday situations, and access work or study opportunities. The language courses are compulsory for beneficiaries of temporary protection, as renewal of their residence permit may depend on completing them.
In order to register for the language course, you need to have an account in the online environment of the ‘Settle in Estonia’ adaptation programme (https://www.settleinestonia.ee/login).
For additional information, please send an email to info@settleinestonia.ee.
The language courses of the adaptation programme are co-funded by the European Union and the state budget.
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements to complete the Estonian language course?
In order to complete an Estonian language course and obtain the certificate, you need to attend the full course (all contact hours) and pass the test at the end of the course.
To participate in the A2 language course, a minimum of A1 level proficiency in Estonian is required, or the A1 level course must have been completed.
In order to register for the B1 language course, you need to have completed the A1 language course.
Courses at each level can be completed only once per participant.
How can I register for an Estonian language course?
Only the applicant can register for the course. To do this, you will need to create an account in the ‘Settle in Estonia’ web environment https://www.settleinestonia.ee/login and log in. Your profile will only display courses with available spots that you can sign up for. To register for a course, click on the button ‘Register’.
I registered for a course, but did not receive a confirmation letter. Am I registered?
If you register, you will not receive a confirmation letter, but you can check the online environment to see if the registration was successful. To do this, go to your personal profile and find the box ‘Registered’. If the course is listed in this box, you have successfully registered for the course.
The instructor will send you additional course information one week to two days before the course starts.
Do I need to prove that I have completed a language course at level A1 to take a level A2 or B1 course?
To participate in a language course at the next level, you must have a certificate of completion for the previous level (A1/A2) in the ‘Settle in Estonia’ web environment. If you have completed a language course at the previous level as part of the ‘Settle in Estonia’ adaptation programme, this information is automatically updated in the online environment, and you do not need to submit a separate certificate of completion.
If you have completed a course elsewhere (e.g., at a university, Unemployment Insurance Fund, or one of the language schools listed at https://bit.ly/keeleamet), please email your certificate of completion to info@settleinestonia.ee well in advance of registering for the new course.
