In 2018, the Ministry of the Interior will continue providing training courses in cooperation with Expat Relocation Estonia OÜ within the framework of the Welcoming Programme intended for all newly arrived foreigners. One-day Welcoming Programme training sessions will provide you with primary knowledge and skills for everyday life and work in Estonia. You also have the opportunity to take part in Estonian language trainings for beginners.
All newly arrived foreigners with a valid temporary residence permit or temporary right of residence who have lived in Estonia for less than five years can participate in the training courses. Participating in the Welcoming Programme is free of charge.
Training sessions during the first quarter of 2018 will take place from January to March and continue throughout the year. Register for trainings at www.settleinestonia.ee.
Persons who have participated in the Welcoming Programme on the programme:
“It is a great programme for an introduction to the Estonian language, culture, and people. The training courses were varied and interactive.” Abdulazeez, Nigeria
“I enjoyed every training session. The methods used in the training were chosen well. Altogether, the Welcoming Programme was useful and I hope that I will have more opportunities for further integration into the Estonian society.” Georgios, Greece
“It was certainly useful for newly arrived foreigners. The trainers were very experienced. Everything was great and I truly appreciated it. You really could not ask for more. All in all, it was perfect and necessary – thank you for providing the training.” Ramesh, Nepal
If you have any questions, please contact .
The following training sessions are currently open in the training calendar:
Estonian language training for beginners (level A1):
City | Days of the week | Start | End | Language |
Tallinn | Monday and Wednesday evenings | 24/01/2018 | 02/04/2018 | Russian |
Tallinn | Tuesday and Thursday mornings | 30/01/2018 | 05/04/2018 | Russian |
Tallinn | Tuesday and Thursday afternoons | 06/02/2018 | 12/04/2018 | English |
Tallinn | Tuesday and Thursday evenings | 13/02/2018 | 19/04/2018 | English |
Tartu | Monday and Wednesday evenings | 29/01/2018 | 04/04/2018 | English |
Narva | Monday and Wednesday evenings | 12/02/2018 | 18/04/2018 | Russian |
Basic module:
Date | City | Language |
27/01/2018 | Tallinn | English |
28/01/2018 | Tallinn | Russian |
03/02/2018 | Narva | Russian |
03/02/2018 | Tartu | English |
Work and entrepreneurship module:
Date | City | Language |
10/02/2018 | Tallinn | English |
11/02/2018 | Tallinn | Russian |
17/02/2018 | Narva | Russian |
17/02/2018 | Tartu | English |
Family life module:
Date | City | Language |
03/03/2018 | Tallinn | Russian |
04/03/2018 | Tallinn | English |
10/03/2018 | Narva | Russian |
10/03/2018 | Tartu | English |
Children and young people module
Date | City | Language |
03/03/2018 | Tallinn | Russian |
04/03/2018 | Tallinn | English |
10/03/2018 | Narva | Russian |
10/03/2018 | Tartu | English |
See you in Welcoming Programme training courses! Register for trainings at www.settleinestonia.ee.