There are fewer young people in Tallinn who do not continue their studies after basic school. Last year, there were nearly 350 such youths, but now there are far fewer. According to Tallinn's Education Department, there are currently 94 young people without study places, but in reality, there are even fewer.
Krista Keedus, head of Tallinn's Education Department, says that EHIS data is not accurate because some information has not yet been entered. For example, some young people are studying abroad or waiting for responses from vocational schools.
The city estimates that there are about 50 young people with a real problem continuing their education. Contact could not be made with some parents because their contact details do not work. Many young people have poor basic school results and do not know how to make the right choices.
Many young people have problems with Estonian language skills. This is also related to poor basic school results. Some also have special educational needs that limit their choices.
Tallinn works with all young people who have been left without study places and helps them. Krista Keedus says that most parents have responded, but some have not yet.
The number of young people studying has increased. Krista Keedus says that now there are many young people who want to study and are doing so. Last year, there were almost 350 young people in Tallinn who did not continue their studies, but now there are far fewer.
In Estonia, there are a total of 204 young people without study places. Most of them are in Harju County, where there are 129. In Tartu County, there are 19, and in Ida-Viru County, there are 18 young people without study places.
Elo Eesmäe, an advisor at the Ministry of Education, says that each young person's situation is different and requires an individual solution. Local governments must find a suitable solution for each young person.
The study obligation will apply starting from the 2025/2026 academic year. If a child completes basic school before September 1, 2025, they are not subject to the study obligation. If a child completes basic school in the spring of 2026 and is under 18, they must continue their studies.