Estonian education system – ranking well, but marred by controversy graphic situation

  • 2011-05-04
  • By Karoliina Raudsepp
At the end of 2010, the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) revealed its latest data about the educational standings of its member states. The program was called Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) and it tested pupils in different subject matters in all the 34 member states. Estonia was ranked 10th, ahead of all other Eastern European states and many Western European states (like Germany, Sweden and the UK). Nevertheless, education is a topic that stirs great controversy and emotions in the country.There are two broad issues that Estonians l...
 
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