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Estonian Education and Youth Board (Harno) is a government agency of the Ministry of Education and Research that deals with the implementation of Estonian education and youth policy.

Our mission

Harno’s goal is to offer Estonian people high-quality, modern, and equally accessible educational opportunities. We want everyone to be able to create a personal learning path for their entire life cycle.

Our activities

Harno’s activities range from primary education to higher education, from providing tools for learning and teaching to introducing the success story of Estonian education internationally. Our five departments employ almost 400 people.

Additional information and references

Articles of Association

Insignia (logos)

Our values

Co-creation

Our work is based on self-development, curiosity, and co-creation. Personal mastery, mutual cooperation, and solution-oriented approaches lead us to the best results.

Openness

We are open to different opinions and ideas, maintain clear goals, and recognize the potential of each individual. Transparency and honest communication are the foundation of our daily work.

Expertise

We are international, make decisions based on knowledge and data, value innovation and diversity, and offer the best solutions to our target groups.

Structure

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