Estonian schools embrace longer classes to boost focus and cut homework
More schools in Estonia are switching to longer class times for the next academic year. The change aims to improve learning by allowing deeper focus and reducing homework. Some institutions have already tested extended lessons with positive results. Three schools in Rakvere will replace traditional 45-minute classes with 80-minute sessions. Rakvere Reaalkool’s timetable will mix 80-minute and 40-minute lessons. Principal Martti Marksoo noted that longer classes require adjustments in teaching methods and lesson planning.
Pelgulinna Gümnaasium in Tallinn has used 75-minute lessons for years. Teachers there report that extended sessions make learning more systematic and effective. Students concentrate better and switch tasks less often.
The shift is expected to cut down on homework and reduce the need for frequent transitions between subjects. Longer lessons also provide space for experiments, problem-solving, and varied activities. The new approach will be rolled out in multiple schools from the next term. It follows feedback from institutions already using extended class times. The goal is to create a more efficient and focused learning environment for students.
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