Last Chance to Apply for the 2025 Educational Innovation and Leadership Microdegree!
The internationally acclaimed Educational Innovation and Leadership microdegree programme is accepting final applications – don’t miss your chance to join! This unique programme equips participants with modern teaching methods and leadership skills inspired by Estonia’s globally recognized education system, which has propelled its students to PISA rankings.
Applications close on December 13, 2024, and the programme starts on January 22, 2025.
Highlights of the 2024 Cohort
The first cohort, held from January 22 to June 12, 2024, welcomed 23 participants from Kenya, Georgia, Ukraine, and India.
The programme began with two online sessions via Zoom, followed by an immersive two-week visit to Tallinn University in Estonia. During this time, participants attended intensive learning sessions, visited local schools such as Kadriorg German Gymnasium and Pelgulinna Gymnasium, and engaged in cultural exchange activities.
Key highlights included:
- Intercultural Evening: Participants shared the culture, language, songs, and dances of Ukraine, Kenya, and Georgia.
- Estonian Culinary Experience: Attendees learned about Estonian culture by preparing traditional dishes at Tallinn University’s Science Kitchen.
Guided by lead faculty Professor Eve Eisenschmidt and Peeter Mehisto, an Honorary Research Associate at University College London Institute of Education, participants developed educational projects tailored to their home countries. Projects have included: the teaching of socio-emotional skills during wartime; inspiring vulnerable young people to stay in or return to education; and building the capacity of teacher educators in modelling the delivery of a competency-based curriculum. Final versions of these projects were presented in June 2024 during an online session that included instructor feedback and a virtual graduation ceremony.
Participant Feedback
Graduates praised the programme for its innovative approaches, practical tools, and valuable insights into Estonia’s education reforms. Many noted how the programme enhanced their professional skills and motivated them to implement meaningful changes in their home countries.
Scholarships for 2025 Cohort
The 2024 cohort’s studies were co-funded by ESTDEV through a state-funded development and humanitarian aid programme coordinated by Tallinn University’s Educational Innovation Centre under the leadership of training manager Viktoria Bubukin.
For the 2025 cohort, ESTDEV will once again provide scholarships to cover tuition fees and partially fund living and travel expenses. The target countries for 2025 are Armenia, Botswana, Georgia, Kenya, Moldova, Namibia, and Uganda.
How to Apply
Applications are open until December 13, 2024. Don’t miss the opportunity to join this transformative programme!
For more information about the programme and the application process, visit our website.
Supported by ESTDEV – Estonian Centre for International Development