The Ministry of Education states that the upper secondary school admission schedule will change. This will help students who receive poor exam results. They will now be able to adjust their choices more effectively.
School leaders are concerned. They believe the new schedule will make their work faster and more difficult. The ministry says they are talking with schools and seeking the best solution.
Currently, admission activities start immediately after exam results are released. Some students don't have time to change their choices. The new plan gives them more time.
The ministry wants students to receive their exam results first and then review their options. This will help them find better placements.
The ministry also wants to change the start date of preparatory studies. Currently it begins on July 1st, but in the future it will start on September 1st. Some organizations oppose this because young people will have to wait longer.
The ministry states that schools will know early how many students they can admit. This will help them prepare better.
In the future, exams will be computer-based. This will speed up result processing and simplify the process. The first e-exams will be Estonian as a second language and English next year.
A full transition to e-exams could happen in 2027 or 2028. The ministry is working on this.