Offering Institution

• Hospitality management schools
• Tallinn University of Technology (School of Business and Governance)
• Tartu College

Qualifications

• 10th or 12th-grade certificate
• Minimum Score: 50% aggregate

Language proficiency

Language Waiver Possibility

Language waiver may be available for students with previous experience in the hospitality or tourism industry. If the student has practical experience or has worked in a related field, language requirements may be waived.

Offering Institution

• Healthcare training institutes
• Vocational schools
• Tallinn Health Care College
• Tartu Vocational School of Health

Qualifications

• 10th or 12th-grade certificate
• Minimum Score: 45% aggregate

Language proficiency

Language Waiver Possibility

Language waiver may be possible for students with previous healthcare or caregiving experience. Institutions may allow waivers if the student can demonstrate professional practice in healthcare or caregiving.

Offering Institution

• Design schools
• Art institutes
• Tallinn University of Technology
• Estonian Academy of Arts

Qualifications

• 10th or 12th-grade certificate
• Minimum Score: 50% aggregate

Language proficiency

Language Waiver Possibility

Language waiver is possible for students with a strong portfolio or previous experience in graphic design or related fields. If you have experience working with design tools, the language requirement may be waived.

Offering Institution

• Design and vocational schools
• Tallinn University of Applied Sciences
• Estonian Academy of Arts

Qualifications

• 10th or 12th-grade certificate
• Minimum Score: 50% aggregate

Language proficiency

Language Waiver Possibility

Language waiver may be granted to students with a strong portfolio or prior experience in fashion design, which can compensate for language proficiency.

Offering Institution

• Beauty schools
• Cosmetology institutes
• Tallinn Beauty School
• Estonian Academy of Beauty Arts

Qualifications

• 10th or 12th-grade certificate
• Minimum Score: 45% aggregate

Language proficiency

Language Waiver Possibility

A language waiver could be considered for students with practical experience in beauty therapy or hairdressing. Institutions may not require language proficiency if you have worked in the field.

Offering Institution

• Vocational schools
• Culinary institutes
• Tallinn Hospitality School
• Tartu Culinary School
• Estonian Academy of Culinary Arts

Qualifications

• 10th or 12th-grade certificate
• Minimum Score: 45% aggregate

Language proficiency

Language Waiver Possibility

Language waiver may be possible if the student has prior experience in the culinary field or has worked in a professional kitchen. Some schools may also offer a preparatory language program for international students.

Offering Institution

• Technical schools, Online courses, Apprenticeships
• Tallinn University of Technology
• Estonian Information Technology College

Qualifications

• 10th or 12th-grade certificate
• Minimum Score: 50% aggregate
• Basic knowledge of computers

Language proficiency

Language Waiver Possibility

Waiver available for students with prior experience in IT or those who can demonstrate strong technical proficiency. Institutions may not require language proficiency if the student has practical experience in IT-related work.

Offering Institution

• Vocational schools, Apprenticeships
• Tallinn Technical School
• Tartu Vocational School
• Estonian Automotive Association

Qualifications

• 10th or 12th-grade certificate
• Minimum Score: 50% aggregate
• Basic understanding of mechanics and science

Language proficiency

Language Waiver Possibility

Language waiver is available for applicants with relevant prior experience or practical knowledge in automotive repair and maintenance. Institutions may waive language requirements in such cases.

Offering Institution

• Technical schools, Apprenticeships
• Tallinn Vocational Education Centre
• Tartu Vocational Training Centre
• Estonian Plumbing Association

Qualifications

• 10th or 12th-grade certificate
• Minimum Score: 45% aggregate

Language proficiency

Language Waiver Possibility

Language waiver is possible if the student has prior vocational experience or certifications in plumbing. Some schools may accept practical experience as an alternative to formal language proficiency.

Offering Institution

• Institute type: Vocational schools, Technical colleges, Apprenticeship-based programs
• Tallinn Vocational Education Centre
• Tartu Vocational School of Technology
• Estonian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Qualifications

• 10th or 12th-grade certificate
• Minimum Score: 50% aggregate
• Background in basic math and science

Language proficiency

Language Waiver Possibility

Some vocational institutions may grant a language waiver based on prior experience or technical proficiency in the electrical field. If the student has previous work experience in the industry, this could be considered as a substitute for language proficiency.

Offering Institution

• Vocational schools
• Apprenticeship programs
• Tallinn Technical School
• Narva Vocational Education Centre

Qualifications

• 10th-grade certificate
• Minimum Score: 50% aggregate

Language proficiency

Language Waiver Possibility

Waiver possible for students with work experience or prior vocational qualifications in welding. Some schools may waive language requirements if the student has practical experience in welding or similar skills.

Offering Institution

• Vocational schools
• Apprenticeships
• Tallinn Vocational Education Centre
• Tartu Vocational Training Centre
• Estonian Construction Association

Qualifications

• 10th or 12th-grade certificate
• Minimum Score: 45% aggregate

Language proficiency

Language Waiver Possibility

Some schools may offer a language waiver for students with prior vocational training in the relevant field or who can demonstrate work experience in the same area (subject to the institution's discretion). German proficiency may also be accepted for courses that are available in German.