Welcome Back to IST: Starting the New School Year Together
Opening Ceremony Day on 26 August will bring the IST community together for programme celebrations, homeroom sessions and opportunities to explore more than 30 extracurricular clubs.
A warm welcome to our community
As IST prepares for a new academic year, we look forward to welcoming returning students and families back to school – and extending a particularly warm welcome to everyone joining our international community for the first time.
The start of a school year is about more than new timetables and classrooms. It is a chance for students to reconnect, meet their teachers, discover new interests and begin building the relationships that support learning throughout the year.
Our Opening Ceremony Day will take place on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, with activities organised in several parts to give students and families a welcoming and well-organised start.
Opening Ceremony Day programme
09:00-11:00 – Extracurricular Fair
Families can meet activity providers and explore the clubs available this year.
10:00-11:00 – PYP Opening Ceremony
For Kindergarten and Grades 1-5 students and families in the IST Gym.
11:00-12:00 – General Parentsā Meeting
For PYP, MYP and DP families.
11:00-12:00 – Homeroom Sessions
All students will meet their homeroom teachers.
12:00 – PYP Student Collection
PYP families collect their children.
12:00-13:00 – MYP and DP Opening Ceremony
For Grades 6-12 students and families in the IST Gym.
Students are invited to wear festive attire for the ceremonies. Families can consult the IST School Uniform and Dress Code Policy for guidance.
Discover new interests at the Extracurricular Fair
From robotics and chess to cooking, gymnastics and jiu-jitsu, IST will offer more than 30 extracurricular clubs taking place after lessons during the school week.
The fair is open to all families, from Kindergarten to DP. It is an opportunity to meet activity providers, ask questions and help students find an activity connected with an existing interest – or something entirely new to explore.
Getting to IST
Families arriving by car are encouraged to use the large car park behind the school. The first rows closest to the Health Centre are reserved for its clients.Please check the signs for the rules applying to your individual parking space. Where two hours of free parking are available, a parking clock showing the arrival time must be displayed. Longer paid parking is available through the Pargi.ee app.
Public transport is also a practical option. Tram services T2 and T4 connect with Ćlemiste City, and the nearest stop, Ćlemiste linnak, is approximately 490 metres from IST. Families can plan their journey through Tallinnās public transport website.
Further information about clubs, events, schedules and important dates will be shared before the school year begins. We look forward to starting another year of learning, discovery and community together.