Estonian Citizenship Exam case studies
Estonian Citizenship Exam · Put your knowledge to work in context.
Estonian citizenship is granted by naturalisation to people who meet the conditions set out in the Citizenship Act, and demonstrating Estonian language proficiency at B1 level is the central requirement. The examination most candidates encounter is the language proficiency test, which assesses listening, reading, writing and speaking, alongside knowledge of the Constitution and the Citizenship Act. The Estonian Citizenship Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 2,237 words.
1B1 Evidence and a Hearing Loss: What Counts for Naturalisation?
Jevgeni, 42, is a Russian-speaking permanent resident of Estonia who has lived in the country for 15 years. He holds a permanent residence permit and meets the income and residence requirements for naturalisation.
514 words, about 3 min2President, Riigikogu and the Supreme Court: The Returned Law
The Riigikogu passes the Public Order Amendment Act by 52 votes. The President refuses to proclaim it, citing § 107 of the Constitution and arguing that the ban on a certain form of public assembly disproportionately restricts freedom of assembly.
415 words, about 2 min3Who Votes in Local Elections? A Permanent Resident's Question
Ahmed, 29, is an Egyptian citizen who has lived in Tartu for six years. He holds a permanent residence permit and pays local taxes.
440 words, about 2 min4Closing a Village School: Local Autonomy and the Right to Education
Väike-Küla rural municipality has 1,150 residents and one school with 84 pupils in grades 1–9. The council's budget forecast shows a deficit; the nearest alternative school is 38 km away in the county town, with a bus that leaves at 6:50 and returns at 17:10.
424 words, about 2 min5The Tricolor at a Summer Fair: Respect and Protocol
A private event company in Pärnu is organising a summer fair on 23 June, the day before Victory Day (Võidupüha) and before Midsummer. The company plans to decorate the stage with a large blue-black-white tricolor as a backdrop, use small flag images on beer glasses and T-shirts, and play the Estonian anthem at 22:00.
444 words, about 2 min