The Association of Estonian Folk High Schools<\/strong><\/span> is the umbrella organization for 13 schools offering non-formal education (liberal adult education) for adult learners all over Estonia. The organization was established in 2010. It is an non-governmental organization acting in the third sector.<\/p>\n What does liberal education mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n Liberal education is non-formal education (courses, seminars, lectures, workshops etc.) offered to adult learners, with the aim to support adults’ personality development, develop creativity, entrepreneurship, civic activity and social cohesion and without the direct goal of developing professional (job related) competences. Liberal education gives the adult the opportunity to learn or develop the general competencies needed in every role and stage of life. This affects the cohesion of the community and wider society and strengthens democracy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In Estonia we have 15 counties. Our member organizations are represented in 13 counties. Thus offering liberal education almost all over Estonia. Our folk high schools differ in age and size, but carry the similar principles. They are not to be mistaken for high schools related to the general education system.<\/p>\n What does folk high school mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n Folk high schools (also Adult Education Center, Danish: Folkeh\u00f8jskole; Dutch: Volkshogeschool; Finnish: kansanopisto and ty\u00f6v\u00e4enopisto or kansalaisopisto; German: Volkshochschule and (a few) Heimvolkshochschule; Norwegian: Folkeh\u00f8gskole(NB)\/Folkeh\u00f8gskule(NN); Swedish: Folkh\u00f6gskola; Hungarian: n\u00e9pf\u0151iskola) are institutions for adult education that generally do not grant academic degrees, though certain courses might exist leading to that goal. They are most commonly found in Nordic countries and in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.<\/p>\n Source: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Folk_high_school<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Folk high schools are modern learning centers that support the versatile and comprehensive development of adults with trainings, seminars, study groups and various learning events. Folk high schools are flexible in their activities, take into account the different needs and wishes of learners and quickly respond to emerging training needs in society. Folk high schools also offer support and training for those who have left school and are therefore also intended for people with low competitiveness.<\/p>\n What does studying at a folk high school provide?<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. The main activity is further training for adults, including free educational training; Our organization is overlooked by the board, which has four members. Hannelore Juhtsalu<\/strong> from Tallinn Folk High School, Aksel L\u00f5bu from Tartu Folk High School, Helin Laane<\/strong> from P\u00e4rnu Folk High School and Marii Saarlaid<\/strong> from Kuressaare Folk High School.<\/p>\n The daily work is coordinated by the CEO Heleriin J\u00f5esalu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div> Heleriin J\u00f5esalu<\/span><\/strong> Aksel L\u00f5bu<\/strong>\n
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The principles of folk high schools in our association<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n2. The principle of open courses: the school offers various courses and trainings, which allows anyone who wants to start studying;
\n3. Provision of advanced training according to at least three different curricula;
\n4. Availability of a physical training environment (rooms in constant use);
\n5. Constituent staff – a full-time manager is required;
\n6. Year-round training activities, based on the principle of the academic year;
\n7. Fulfilling the requirements arising from the Adult Education Act<\/p><\/h1><\/span>Our work in numbers (2021)<\/span><\/strong><\/h1><\/h1><\/span>
10 527<\/h1><\/div>
Adult learners<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
1154<\/h1><\/div>
Number of courses<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Management<\/span><\/strong><\/h1><\/h1><\/span>
Our main activities<\/span><\/strong><\/h1><\/h6><\/span>
Advocacy for liberal education<\/h3><\/div>
The association supports the development of its members, encourages the exchange of experiences and co-operation, deals with the advocacy and image of folk high schools, participates in the discussion of adult education, and carries out joint projects.<\/span><\/h4>\n
The Association of Estonian Folk High Schools is a strategic partner for the Ministry of Education and Science.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Projects<\/h3><\/div>
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Active Citizens Fund project Citizenship ABC (2022 – 2024)<\/span><\/h4>\n
Read more:<\/span> www.rahvaulikoolideliit.ee\/citizenshipabc<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Erasmus+ strategical cooperation project BILDUNG (2020 – 2023)<\/span><\/h4>\n
Read more: www.eaea.org\/project\/bildung\/<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Activities for members<\/h3><\/div>
The Association connects 13 folk high schools in 13 different counties that have similar principles, future goals, and way of operating. We offer members:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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seminars\/trainings to support their professionalism in the adult education field;<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
joint projects;<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
mobilities to other countries.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Contact<\/span> us<\/span><\/strong><\/h1><\/h1><\/span>
\nCEO<\/span>
\n+372 53 414 905\/ heleriin.joesalu@rahvaulikoolideliit.ee<\/span><\/p>\n
\nBoard member
\naksel@rahvaylikool.ee<\/p>\n<\/div>