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Sexuality education in Estonia

SHAPE classifies the sexuality education framework in Estonia as progressive. This describes the national policy framework, not how every school delivers it.

Progressive framework

Last checked 02/11/2026 · This is information only, not advice or a recommendation.

  • National framework: Mandatory human-studies curricula include relationships, sexuality, contraception, consent and sexual health, with progressive age-based delivery.
  • Interpretation: The status summarizes the verified policy framework; it does not guarantee uniform classroom delivery.

[Sources: https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en/peer ; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/comprehensive-sexuality-education ; https://www.bzga-whocc.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Dokumente/BZgA_IPPFEN_ComprehensiveStudyReport_Online.pdf]

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