Riiklik Eksami- ja Kvalifikatsioonikeskus

General information

The National Examination and Qualification Centre was founded in 1996. According to the National Language Act, passed in February 1999, there are three levels of language competence: elementary (algtase), intermediate (kesktase) and advanced (kõrgtase). The state language certificate is required from persons who have graduated from non-Estonian high schools and who wish to work in Estonia or gain Estonian citizenship.

The National Examination and Qualification Centre (NEQC) has organised Estonian language examinations since 01.07.1999.

Algtaseme, kesktaseme and kõrgtaseme examinations are held ten times a year. In order to register for the examination one has to submit a written application. Examination is free. The registration deadline is one month before the examination. Usually there are approx 1300 examinees per month. The applicant is provided with a six-hour free consultation beforehand. Examinations are held in all exam locations (in eight different major cities of Estonia) at the same time.

For futher information about these examinations:

Riiklik Eksami- ja Kvalifikatsioonikeskus
Sakala 21
10141 Tallinn
Estonia

Fax +372 646 1676
E-mail riigikeel@ekk.edu.ee,
ada.lumiste@ekk.edu.ee