Vocational education is usually in Estonian.
Sometimes education can be in another language. Then the student pays themselves. The state does not pay.
From 2025, vocational education will be only in Estonian. Up to 40% of the studies can be in another language.
From 2030, the curriculum must be fully in Estonian.
Further training can be in another language. Usually, the client pays.
The vocational education institution has the right to refuse training in another language. Then the client must find another provider.
The state pays only for Estonian-language level education. In another language, the participant pays.
The shortage of teachers is a big problem. Teachers must know Estonian.
Hendrik Agur organizes Estonian language courses. This helps promote Estonian-language education.