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- Luua Forestry School
Welcome to Luua – where the forest pauses time, transforms learning, and makes your future brighter!
About Us: Learn about Estonia's unique vocational school, offering specialized education in forestry, horticulture and nature tourism. With over 4,000 alumni, 550 students and a dedicated team of 90 employees, we are at the forefront of practical education.
Practical Training and Continuing Education: Explore our state-of-the-art facilities, practical training opportunities, and a wide range of annual continuing education courses, including vocational qualification exams. These programs are designed to prepare future professionals for roles in forestry, horticulture, and nature tourism.
International Cooperation: We actively engage in global partnerships and initiatives to promote responsible forest management and environmental sustainability.
Experience Luua: Immerse yourself in the Luua experience! Stay in our comfortable accommodation facilities, explore our diverse arboretum with over 500 tree and bush species, and enjoy your free time in the beautiful surroundings of Luua. Hiking trails and other amenities are available for your relaxation and recreation.
Why study in Luua?
Come and study at Luua Forestry School, because we guarantee you:
- education and knowledge in a unique field
- practical skills that are relevant to the world of work.
- a different way of learning, tailored to your needs
- insurance, grants and benefits
- a secure professional job with above-average pay
- teachers who are passionate about what they do
- close contacts with businesses and traineeships in Estonia and abroad
- preferential conditions for further professional training in higher education
OUR GREAT COURSES FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
- Studying a specialisation on a school-based course requires a stay on-site in Lua.
- We have a unique 8 2 study arrangement, where 8 weeks of effort are followed by 1 week of consolidation of competences and 1 motivation week.
- We offer you life insurance, tick vaccine, travel and food allowances, financial scholarships and other benefits.
Vocational education and training for VETstudents
- Forester
- Harvester operator
- Forwarder operator
VET TRAININGFOR VETERINARY SCHOOL SCHOOL PUPILS
- Tax operator
- Harvester operator
- Forwarder operator
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
- for young people aged 17-25 who are not studying or working. Read more HERE.
Specific specialisations for the session student
VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR ADULTS
In the form of sessional or work-based learning
Your role is mainly to learn independently, to work hard and to consolidate your learning by spending about three days a month in Luau and to put it into practice under the supervision of a teacher.
Please note that a large part of your studies will be spent on a placement, which you will need to find time for alongside your main job.
- Forestry
- Taxator
- Arborist
- Landscaper
- Hiking guide
- Forwarder operator
- Harvester operator
- Forestry driver
- Nursery gardener
- Forestry specialist
- Tree appraiser
Make the right choice
In addition to world-class knowledge and life skills, we ensure that each of our learners
- affordable and comfortable accommodation in halls of residence
- a wildly delicious lunch in our café
- the chance to breathe the forest air and listen to birdsong
- play sports, use the library
- the chance to become an Estonian champion, or to take part in logging competitions.
Step inside
- Admission for full-time specialisations runs from 1.05-30.06.2024.
- Admission for sessional and work-based training courses runs from 1.05-14.08.2024, for
nursery nurse and forestry specialist courses until 16.10.2024. - Admission is via the SAIS information system.
- You will find the descriptions of the admission tests on our website website.
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