ESC: Volunteering in TALLINN SECONDARY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

Tallinn Secondary School of Science (Tallinna Reaalkool) was founded in 1881, it is one of the oldest schools in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. We have 960 pupils and personnel of ca 100 employees (74 teaching and 23 support staff). Our mission is to rely on long-lasting historical traditions; to be the bearer of high ethos and spirit; to be the flagship school of science education in Estonia. Our primary school (grades 1-4) pupils start their science and technology studies with a subject called R-Learning (R as Reaalkool). The methods of study include field trips, experiments, group work, the use of different technological devices etc. The main goal is to increase young pupils´ interest in nature sciences, to develop creativity, critical and analytical thinking skills. In secondary school (grades 10-12) in depth learning of STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) are provided to all: science-technology, science-programming and science-economics. Our partnership with universities University of Tartu, Tallinn University and Tallinn University of Technology provides our students a possibility to develop their deeper interests in different sciences. Every year 140-160 pupils of Tallinn Secondary School of Science take part in national or international Olympiads, some of them have achieved great results. For example, in 2015 our pupils won two gold medals, four silver medals, eight bronze medals and three diplomas at international Olympiads. For many years our pupils have participated in the European Union Contest for Young Scientists – EUCYS, The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in the USA and Indonesian Student Camp; Youth Forum (ISYF) Communicating Science. For more information: https://real.edu.ee/english/