In 2027, the first electronic Estonian language exam will be conducted in basic schools. The exam is at B1 and B2 levels. The student will receive a certificate according to their results.
Tallinn wants to know if schools are technically ready. They also want the assessment to be fair. Andrei Kante says the exam should show the student's Estonian language skills, not the school's technical incapability.
Tallinn is asking if schools received help with equipment and internet. They want to know if the new exam format has been tested and if all schools can conduct a trial exam.
Assessment is also important. Tallinn is asking how it will be decided whether a student is at B1 or B2 level. They want to know what the assessment rules are and if students will get more practice materials.
The exam is long. Writing lasts 70 minutes, then there is a 30-minute break. After the break, students continue for another 145 minutes. Tallinn wants to know if this is too difficult for 15-16-year-olds.
Schools must be ready for technical problems. If the internet goes down or the system doesn't work, there must be a solution. Students should not suffer because of technical issues.
Tallinn wants explanations so that schools, students, and parents can understand how the exam will be conducted.