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Czech education experts got acquainted with the Estonian education system

Last week, a delegation from the Czech Republic consisting of teachers and education leaders from the Královéhradecký region visited Estonia. The delegation had the opportunity to visit kindergartens and schools in Tallinn, meet the Czech Ambassador to Estonia, and hold meetings with representatives from the Tallinn Education Department and the Kiusamisvaba Kool (Bullying-Free School) initiative.

The Estonian education system is internationally recognized for its quality and innovation, often serving as a role model for other countries. The Czech delegation was interested in studying Estonia's success stories and exploring how they could be applied in their own education system. The visit was organized by the local action group MAS POHODA venkova, which focuses on education development through local projects aimed at improving Czech national education for children aged 3-15.

The delegation visited two prominent kindergartens in Tallinn – Tallinna Lasteaed Pääsusilm and Tallinna Kelmiküla Lasteaed. They were introduced to various initiatives and projects that contribute to children's development and learning processes. Both kindergartens are known for their innovative teaching tools and methodologies, providing a versatile learning environment that encourages children's creativity and joy of discovery. The delegation had the opportunity to observe different educational and nurturing activities. They were also introduced to various digital learning tools and robotics that help children learn in playful and engaging ways.

In addition to the kindergartens, the Czech delegation visited two comprehensive schools in Tallinn – Tallinna Südalinna Kool (Tallinn Südalinna School) and Jakob Westholmi Gümnaasium (Jakob Westholm Gymnasium). Both schools place great emphasis on individualized learning, fostering students' creativity, and integrating technology into their teaching practices. The delegation had the chance to visit various classrooms, meet teachers and students, and gain an overview of the schools' curricula and different teaching methods. The meetings with school principals and teachers allowed the delegation to familiarize themselves with the organization of Estonian schools and hear about the experiences and challenges of the teachers.

The visit was complemented by meetings with representatives from the Tallinn Education Department and the Kiusamisvaba Kool initiative. The delegation received an overview of Tallinn's education landscape, strategy, and initiatives such as the modern learning festival IduEDU, which shares best practices and introduces innovative teaching tools and methodologies. During the meeting with Kiusamisvaba Kool representative, they learned about Estonia's approach to preventing and addressing bullying in school environments. Kiusamisvaba Kool is a program focusing on reducing bullying in schools and providing support and tools for dealing with bullying issues.

The Czech delegation's visit to Estonia culminated in a meeting with Czech Ambassador David Král, who presented the embassy's work and discussed the challenges of educational reforms in both countries.

The week-long visit to Estonia provided the delegation with valuable insights into the Estonian education system at all levels and allowed them to gather experiences and ideas that they can implement in their schools and kindergartens. The meetings with various educational institutions and experts strengthened collaboration between the two countries and laid the foundation for future partnerships in the field of education.