Opening Ceremony
Each year we start the academic year with an opening ceremony for the school and kindergarten. All families are invited to join us on this special day to welcome all the students, listen to children singing and meet the staff.
International Evening
The International Evening is usually held at the beginning of October. It’s a chance for the entire community – teachers, students and parents – to come together, share our backgrounds and get to know each other. All the nationalities represented in our school and kindergarten get their own table, where they can present their national symbols, traditions and food.
Team Building Week
Team Building Week is all about connection and collaboration. Throughout the week, students and teachers participate in a variety of team-building activities designed to strengthen relationships and foster a supportive learning environment.
A highlight of the week is a joint hike outside Tartu. As a conclusion, students and teachers will sign a social contract — a set of jointly agreed-upon rules and values that will guide the school community throughout the year.
Sports Day
Sports Day is held twice a year: in autumn and in spring. It’s a day full of running, jumping, exercising and games. The entire school and kindergarten spend most of the day doing sports together. If the weather allows, the event takes place outdoors.
Costume Day
Our Costume Day takes place at the end of October. Everyone at the school and kindergarten dresses up for the day. Animals, vampires, policemen, superheroes, vegetables and even popcorn machines – we have seen them all. Our community’s imagination is endless! Traditionally there are prizes for the scariest, funniest and most creative costumes .
Lucia Day Concert, Market and Cafe
This Nordic tradition brings light to our community during the darkest time of the year. It’s held on the school day closest to 13th December. There is a traditional concert followed by a market and cafe. All members of the TIS community are invited to contribute by baking and bringing hand-made items for the market. The money collected is donated to a local charity.
Passion Project Day
Once a year, all the students can focus on their favourite topic for the entire day. The teachers map students’ interests and then divide them into groups. The groups work on a project, and at the end of the day they present it to their schoolmates and teachers. The entire learning process is student-led.
Closing Ceremony
Each school year ends with a closing ceremony, where report cards are given to the students. There are performances by the students and the Spark of the Year Awards are handed to the laureates.
