Tallinn Summer School, as part of Tallinn University, a fully accredited Estonian higher education institution, offers summer programmes for international (including US) students and has been successfully doing so for many years.

Tallinn University is a humanities and social sciences based university. The courses at Tallinn Summer School are related to languages (eastern and western), history, anthropology, cultural studies, film, art, communication, social marketing, painting, photography, recreation studies, creative writing, creative industries, political studies, social work etc. Every year there are some new courses offered and the final list of courses is announced in January.

Tallinn Summer School has a dynamic structure and all the courses adopt a student friendly approach.

The class times for the courses vary from day to day except language courses which have a more fixed daily routine. Classes are normally held between at 9:00 or 10:00 and last until 13:00 or 13:30. Between classes there are coffee breaks. The lunch break is scheduled after the language classes. After the classes it’s possible to take part in the cultural programme activities.

Tallinn Summer School has an extensive cultural programme. There are many public lectures for all participants. During the weekend we offer trips to north and south Estonia, and some years also to the islands. There are also visits to museums, concerts and local events.

Our summer school has grown rapidly and since the courses vary from year to year, we have set up three ways you can access the latest information.

Firstly, there is an information desk on the first floor of the Mare building at Uus-Sadama 5. Conveniently situated next to the main door and close to the cafe, the desk attendants can help you get your head around the different options.

Secondly, there is the TSS website with updated information.

Finally, there is a fan page on Facebook and a Facebook group. If you have a question, just ask and one of the staff members will answer as soon as possible.

All participants will also obtain an information pack together with the Tallinn Summer School guide.

The easiest way is to pay via internet banking. The details are all posted on the website.

If you are in Tallinn you can also pay in cash for extra events or services.

Further information can be obtained from the Summer School Information desk at Uus-Sadama 5.

The cafe is open all three weeks and is located on the first floor of the Mare building at Uus-Sadama 5.

For most of the courses yes, you do.

Please visit the TSS website and read the information there carefully.

This site includes an online application form that you can complete and send from your browser.

You will be contacted a few days after sending the application form. If you have not heard from us after two weeks of applying online, please contact us.

After we have received your application form, you will be contacted by one of our staff. You will also be issued an invoice, which you have 14 days to pay. If you need more time, the summer school advises you to let us know in your initial application form. If you have not paid by the due date, you will be notified and your name will be removed from the list of participants.

The language courses all have a placement test either before the course or in the first lesson to ascertain your level. Please enroll in the class that you feel best matches your level. The placement test and activities in the first lesson will then confirm your choice or suggest that you be placed in another class. If after the first lesson you still have doubts, you need to contact your course leader.

Once you have chosen your course, go the accommodation page on the summer school website. There you will find information about which accommodation options are open to you.

Generally speaking, your accommodation can be in the student hostel on Karu St. If you want to stray there, you need to indicate this on your application form when you apply. The summer school will then make a reservation for you and when you arrive you will simply need to introduce yourself at the hostel and the reception staff will check you in.

The staff at the hostel may be elderly and so a little patience is necessary.

The hostel has 24 hr security surveillance.

You will need pay before you arrive via internet banking. All the details are up on the website.

Yes, you can, but please inform the summer school of your wishes by including them in the application form. Please also remember that the earlier your reservation is placed, the better your chances of getting the rooms to suit your wishes.

Yes, at the hostel you can. The hostel has a 24 hr reception service like any hotel in town.

Unfortunately, the summer school does not organise home-stay style accommodation..