Basic school

Basic school in Estonia: understanding Põhikool across grades 1 to 9

The Estonian term Põhikool covers a nine-year course spanning primary and lower-secondary education.

In Estonia, Basic school is known locally as Põhikool, also described in English as a Basic education school. A põhikool normally provides grades 1 to 9 of basic education, making it a nine-year form of compulsory schooling. Because this level spans both primary and lower-secondary ages, relevant schools can appear across both broad discovery categories. The schools connected with this education choice give families a practical way to continue their search while keeping the local meaning of Põhikool in view.

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207 schools

Estonia

A põhikool normally provides grades 1 to 9 of basic education. Because the level spans both primary and lower-secondary ages, it appears in both broad discovery categories.

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Basic school institutions in Estonia

This directory brings together schools associated with Estonia’s Basic school education option, also known locally as Põhikool. Open individual school entries to review the available descriptions and location details, then compare the institutions that match your search.

207 schools found

Kalamaja Põhikool

Tallinn, Estonia

Kalamaja Põhikool is a basic school in Tallinn that has provided education since 1915.

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Kambja Ignatsi Jaagu Kool

Kambja alevik, Estonia

Kambja Ignatsi Jaagu Kool is a basic school in Kambja alevik, Estonia, with a history dating back to 1686.

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Käo Põhikool

Tallinn, Estonia

Käo Põhikool is a private basic school in Tallinn that provides specialized education for students requiring significant support.

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Kärdla Kool

Kärdla linn, Estonia

Kärdla Kool is an educational institution in Kärdla, Estonia, providing basic and upper secondary education.

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Karjamaa Basic School

Tallinn, Estonia

Karjamaa Basic School delivers a full basic education pathway with Estonian and Russian language immersion programs.

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Kärla Põhikool

Kärla alevik, Estonia

Kärla Põhikool is a basic school in Kärla alevik, Estonia, that implements the Arutleva Kool (Reasoning School) program.

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Kehtna Põhikool

Kehtna alevik, Estonia

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Kindluse Kool

Järveküla, Estonia

Kindluse Kool is a 9-grade basic school in Järveküla that focuses on fostering entrepreneurial and self-directed students.

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Kohila Mõisakool

Kohila alev, Estonia

Kohila Mõisakool is a private school in Kohila, Estonia, founded on a parents' initiative and based on the pedagogical concept of the Michael Community.

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Kohtla-Järve Iidla Põhikool

Kohtla-Järve linn, Estonia

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Kohtla-Järve Järve Kool

Kohtla-Järve linn, Estonia

Kohtla-Järve Järve Kool is a multicultural educational institution in Kohtla-Järve providing basic and upper secondary education.

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Kohtla-Järve Kesklinna Põhikool

Kohtla-Järve linn, Estonia

Kohtla-Järve Kesklinna Põhikool is a basic school in Kohtla-Järve, Estonia, providing primary and lower secondary education.

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