Tuition fees
The International School of Tallinn (IST) provides a comprehensive education for students aged 3 to 19. Our tuition fees are structured to cover the essential costs of providing high-quality education and enriching school experiences. The academic year consists of 175 school days, running from September to June. If a student joins the school after the academic year has begun, the tuition fee will be calculated proportionally based on the remaining study months and days in the period.
2024/2025 Academic Year
Kindergarten
Preschool
7900 €
First Payment 1555 €
Monthly Payment 705 €
The Primary Years Programme
Grades 1-5
9700 €
First Payment 1915 €
Monthly Payment 865 €
The Middle Years Programme
Grades 6 -10
10300 €
First Payment 2020 €
Monthly Payment 920 €
The Diploma Programme
Grades 11 -12
10650 €
First Payment 2100 €
Monthly Payment 950 €
* Total tuition fees include initial and monthly payments.
The study place fee (initial payment) ensures a study place in the class for the student.
The fee includes the expenses related to providing the education services and the school
events and trips, the costs of which have been included in the annual budget of the school.
The tuition fee is exclusive of the fees for participation in the extra-curricular activities, aftercare,
ESL lessons, participation in events and trips that are not included in the school´s annual budget, and
the cost of the students’ personal supplies.
The tuition fee can also be paid in one full payment.
For more information about tuition fees and discount policy please see: Pricing policy 2024_2025
FOR PRESCHOOL
Municipal governments in Estonia offer financial support to the parents of Preschool children, provided some conditions are met (such as home address registration and age of the child). You can find more information (in Estonian) in the following links:
https://www.tallinn.ee/est/haridus/Soodustused-Tallinna-lasteaedades#eralasteaed
https://www.rae.ee/toetused-ja-soodustused
https://sauevald.ee/eralasteaia-ja-hoiu-toetus
TAX DEDUCTION
When paying for the educational expenses of a child under 26 years of age, a taxpayer in Estonia may deduct from his/her taxable income. Other conditions may apply. For more, find the Tax and Customs Board information here:
https://www.emta.ee/eng/private-client/declaration-income/training-expenses-general