Estonian Language Institute's development program "Language-aware Vocational School"

The aim of the development program is to provide school teams with a strong foundation for increasing language awareness and to create a learning environment that supports both Estonian language learning and the development of multilingual learners. The program focuses on creating an environment where Estonian is a natural part of daily learning and communication, while offering teachers support, skills, and resources to support multilingual learners. The first group took place from 10.2025 to 06.2026. The program volume is 18 training days and 9 group mentoring sessions. The program was completed by 24 vocational school leaders and teachers from five vocational schools where students with a home language other than Estonian study (Ida-Virumaa KHK COSMOS, Tartu Health Care College, Tallinn Industrial Education Center, Tallinn Construction School, Tallinn Polytechnic, Techno TLN Tallinn Technology College).