Estonian Exchange

About the Estonian Partnership

Our partner school is Tallinna Pae Gümnaasium, in Tallinn, Estonia. They have visited us twice. This year, we are pleased to invite students to participate in the 2026-2027 Glastonbury High School Estonian Exchange trip to Estonia. Up to 12 students and two teacher chaperones will spend 2 weeks in Estonia, from April 2-17, 2027, studying Russian and experiencing the culture firsthand. The program includes guided tours of the city, and local universities, museums, and palaces. Students will stay with host famiies. 

Eligibility

Students who participate must:

• Be enrolled in a GHS Russian class in 2026-2027 or have completed the Russian sequence.

• Be in good academic and behavioral standing.

Current Status

Students need to complete all parts of the traveler packet by October 14, 2026 to be considered for this experience. 

First, read this family letter. Then:

1. Student completes Estonian Exchange (Google Form). *Students will need to be logged into their Glastonbury Google accounts to access and complete this form.

2. Teachers complete the recommendation. Teachers will need to be logged into their Glastonbury Google accounts to access and complete this form.

3. Student and family complete this self-assessment. Paper copy. While the family discusses together, the student completes the paperwork.

4. Parents / guardians complete and sign this checklist. *Includes details about the entire process. It may be helpful to read this first. It is signed and turned in at the end.