Nordplus Junior Project
Tallinn European School is involved in a collaborative project with European School of Helsinki and European School Copenhagen. “We can make a change” focuses on raising the quality of teaching and learning by incorporating problem-based learning while also strengthening and developing cooperation between the Nordic European Schools.
About Nordplus Junior
Nordplus Junior programme makes it possible to apply for grants for cooperation with schools in the Nordic and Baltic countries, such as for project partnerships, pupil and teacher exchanges and work experience for pupils.
All activities aim at strengthening and developing collaboration between schools and organisations in the Nordic and Baltic countries. It includes everything from minor ventures with a focus on the process and the actual exchange of experiences, to major development projects with the aim of developing new ideas, methods and ways of working.
Cooperation within Nordplus Junior is a good way of bringing new ideas and perspectives into the classroom. It also helps teachers and pupils to come into personal contact with the cultures, lifestyles, values, standards, languages and surroundings in the Nordic and Baltic countries.
“We Can Make a Change” Project
“We Can Make a Change” is a collaborative project involving primary classes of Tallinn European School, European School of Helsinki and European School Copenhagen. The main goal of the project is to raise the quality of teaching and learning by incorporating problem-based learning. It is also a great opportunity for the Nordic-Baltic Accredited European Schools to strengthen and develop their cooperation through common projects and visits.
- Follow the different projects and good practices shared by the teachers on the project’s blog Nordplus Junior: We Can Make a Change
- European School of Helsinki
- European School Copenhagen
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Learning through storytelling, cultural exchange and connection with nature
As part of the Nordplus project “Bridging Minds and Cultures Through Stories,” six Tallinn European School students travelled to Ólafsfjörður in northern Iceland to take part in an international learning experience alongside students from Iceland and Finland.
Students were accompanied by teachers Gerry Massa and Hanna Geara. TES teachers Ana Ichim and Elena Truuts also participated in a study visit and job-shadowing activities, providing opportunities for professional exchange and collaboration.
Throughout the mobility, students explored the role of storytelling in connecting people across languages, cultures and communities. Collaborative project activities encouraged intercultural understanding, communication, teamwork and the sharing of different perspectives.
The programme also offered opportunities to discover Iceland’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Visits to the Herring Museum and Poetry Museum in Siglufjörður, as well as Pálshús Natural History Museum in Ólafsfjörður, introduced students to local history, traditions and the relationship between communities and their environment.
An important focus of the exchange was mental wellbeing and the positive impact of outdoor activities and connection with nature. Through experiences beyond the classroom, students explored how their surroundings can contribute to personal wellbeing.
The project reflects Tallinn European School’s commitment to international cooperation, intercultural learning and education that extends beyond traditional classroom boundaries. By bringing together students and educators from different countries, Nordplus creates opportunities to build friendships, exchange ideas and develop skills that last well beyond the mobility itself.
In the end of September 2026 our Erasmus+ project team travelled to Copenhagen European School for a week focused on sustainability, international cooperation and our shared Baltic Sea.
Students explored sustainable urban development in Nordhavn, visited CopenHill, a waste-to-energy plant that doubles as a recreational space, and learned about marine life and protecting our waters at Den Blå Planet.
A highlight was Sustainability Day at Copenhagen European School, where our students joined international workshops on sustainable fashion, cooking, art and energy and confidently presented their own project work to students and teachers.
As one student summed it up: “This exchange has been very useful and eye-opening!”
A big thank you to Suviliis Sakk, Kenty Dubois, our students and Copenhagen European School for an inspiring week full of new knowledge, ideas and friendships.
In the end of September 2026 members of our Secondary Student Council travelled to AES Helsinki where they were joined by students from AES Copenhagen for the SEAL (Students Engaging Across the Baltic Sea) project, funded by Nordplus Junior Project.
Participants took part in workshops focusing on democracy, youth participation, project planning and structured debate. The programme also included visits to the Finnish Parliament, Ateneum Art Museum, Aalto University, Oodi Library and the European office. Working in international groups, students exchanged ideas and developed a Student Council Handbook and an Event Template, which they presented at the end of the week. 
In March 2019, pupils from Tallinn European School and European School of Helsinki visited the European School Copenhagen. The aim of the visit was to bring pupils from each school to work collaboratively to solve the problem of plastic.
Three mixed teams with pupils from the different schools have been built up to develop different projects: Eco, Green Piece and Save Our Planet Smurfs (SOPS).
They have shared their experience on a dedicated blog: How we can solve the problem of plastic?
