) The reimbursement of Estonian language learning costs is part of the “Language Studies Development 2007-2010” programme financed from the European Social Fund. Application forms for reimbursement should be submitted to the National Examination and Qualification Centre. Costs are reimbursed by the Integration and Migration Foundation Our People.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REIMBURSING ESTONIAN LANGUAGE LEARNING COSTS
- People who cannot apply to have their study costs reimbursed from the state budget resources are eligible to apply to have their costs reimbursed. The study costs of those applying for citizenship of the Republic of Estonia and those directed to Estonian language examinations by the Language Inspectorate are covered from the state budget resources.
- Natural persons only may apply to have their study costs reimbursed. Companies cannot apply to have the cost of training their employees covered as part of this programme.
- To apply the compensation person has to be at least 18 years old. As an exception, the compensation may be applied by 15-17 year old people, who have basic education, but who are not pursuing further education (general-, vocational- or higher education) and 17 year old people without the basic education.
- Those who have passed an Estonian language proficiency examination at level A2, B1, B2 or C1 are eligible to apply to have their study costs reimbursed.
- The Estonian language studies for which the applicant is applying to have the costs reimbursed must have been completed by the time that the application is submitted.
- The training institute which conducted the Estonian language studies must have a training licence issued by the Ministry of Education and Research.
- Applications for the reimbursement of study costs may be submitted within three months of the applicant being informed that they have passed their Estonian language proficiency examination. The above mentioned period of time starts from the seventh day after sending out the exam passing notice. (Application for the reimbursement of Estonian language study costs, translation)
- Applications for the reimbursement of study costs may be submitted until 3 December 2010.
- The costs associated with Estonian language studies shall be reimbursed once to a maximum of 6000 kroons for every Estonian language proficiency examination passed. This means that if every language proficiency examination is passed (A2, B1, B2 and C1) and that each examination was preceded by Estonian language studies, applications can be submitted for the reimbursement of study costs for each level once.
- Applicants must complete an anonymous questionnaire with statistical data (translation) in addition to their application.
- The amount of the study costs shall be reimbursed to the bank account indicated on the application form within two month of the application being submitted.
- In the event of incorrect data being submitted the Integration and Migration Foundation Our People shall have the right to demand that the amount reimbursed be returned.
APPLICATION FORM AND DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED
In order to have their study costs reimbursed applicants must submit a written application and complete an anonymous questionnaire with statistical data. Application forms should be submitted to the National Examination and Qualification Centre by post or delivered in person to Lõõtsa 4, 11415 Tallinn. Application forms and questionnaires are available on the Foundation’s website ( www.meis.ee), on the website of the National Examination and Qualification Centre ( www.ekk.edu.ee), from the information hall of the National Examination and Qualification Centre at Lõõtsa 4, Tallinn, and from regional examination offices.
A copy of a personal identification document (identity card, Estonian citizen’s passport or foreigner’s passport) must be attached to the application. Copies can be made at the National Examination and Qualification Centre if required.
The original copy of the document evidencing payment of study costs (or a transcript officially approved by the issuing institute) must be submitted with the application.
The document evidencing payment of study costs must indicate the services for which the study costs were paid. Costs can only be reimbursed on the basis of documents which clearly indicate that the study costs were paid for Estonian language studies.
Payment orders may also be submitted with the application as documents evidencing payment of study costs. In such case, the payment orders must indicate that the payment was made for Estonian language studies, and the training institute’s invoice or a confirmation for studies and payment of study costs must also be submitted.
Information about applications and assistance in completing application forms is available from the National Examination and Qualification Centre at Lõõtsa 4 in Tallinn and from regional examination centres.
For further information please contact:
Integration and Migration Foundation Our People
Liimi 1, Tallinn 10621
Information line: +372 659 9068
E-mail: merlin.magi (at) meis.ee
Lõõtsa 4, Tallinn 11415
Information line: +372 735 0500
E-mail: info (at) ekk.edu.ee |
