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Courses in Estonia Tips on finding a course and useful sites
It is sometimes necessary to explain the meaning of the word 'course' and
what is expected by it, because this practice is not very well known. There are
A small state to the north of the Baltic region, half covered by forests,
Estonia has close ties with Scandinavia. The economy is open and stable, French investors in the areas of the sale of perfumes and construction, as well
characterised by its flexibility and innovation and announcing itself as a digital as cooperation in the information technology sector. Those could be useful for a
society -«e-country»- because most of its services and formalities are accessible search of a course.
at long distance.
The most dynamic economic sectors are: new technologies, services, engineering, Find businesses
mechanics and electronics, crafts, logistics, wood and video games. The exporting ÷ To consult the directories of French and international companies operating
sectors are linked to the production of machinery and equipment, minerals, food within the country www.estonianexport.ee
products, the production of metals, transport and chemistry. ÷ Ministry pages on Estonia: www.tresor.economie.gouv.fr/se/estonie
Name and legal framework ÷ The Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has offices in Tallinn,
Tartu, Pärnu, Johvi and Kuressaare: www.koda.ee/en
‘Internatuuri’ ÷ The Franco-Estonian Chamber of Commerce: ccfe.ee
The practice of courses is rather recent and not very widespread in Estonia; it ÷ The portal of Estonian businesses: www.estoniantrade.ee
is therefore easier to arrange a course in an institutional context (Erasmus+, ÷ ÷ lists thousands of offers in central and eastern Europe
for example). Legislation only covers training courses inherent in the vocational
training organized in the country. ÷ The Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture: www.epkk.ee
At the end of 2016, the average salary was 1,182€ for a working week of 40 hours. ÷ The Association of Estonian Businesses: www.eas.ee
÷ The Estonian Association of Small Businesses: www.evea.ee
Practical life ÷ The Estonian Council of Foreign Trade: icc-estonia.ee
Estonians are a rather reserved nation, and women are well represented in society. ÷ A business directory: www.estonianexport.ee
The relaxed atmosphere is similar to that of the Nordic countries.
In terms of latitude, Estonia is near the Polar circle, so the days are long in The main unions and professional associations
summer and short in winter. This requires a certain adaptability to the way of life, ÷ Industry and engineering: www.emliit.ee
and of the body. ÷ Working with wood: www.furnitureindustry.ee
÷ Manufacturers of wooden houses: www.woodhouse.ee
Language: 86% of adults speak a foreign language: Russian (older people) and
English (younger people); and sometimes also Finnish, which is fairly similar to ÷ Agri-food: www.toiduliit.ee
German. To take a course, it is essential to master at least English. ÷ Textiles and clothing: www.textile.ee/ertl
÷ interpreting and translation: www.online.ee/~eettl
Cost of living: It is estimated that the current cost of living in Estonia is 29% ÷ Tourism agencies: www.etfl.ee
lower than in France (power, accommodation, transport, purchases). With a 500€ ÷ Construction and building: www.eeel.ee
monthly budget, it is possible to live without hardship; with 600 to 700€, life is ÷ Telecommunications and new technologies: www.itl.ee
quite comfortable.
÷ Estate agencies: www.ekfl.ee

Accommodation: the average price of student housing in Estonia is 176€, so allow
between 100 (student housing) and 250€ for a monthly rental. Employment agency websites
A few sites: www.city24.ee ; www.kv.ee ÷ www.tootukassa.ee

Press for those who speak Estonian
÷ www.epl.ee ; www.postimees.ee

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