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Today, the main building of
Tallinn French School is situated at 3 Hariduse Street and the building for younger students at 8 Hariduse St. After its establishment, Tallinn French School did not have its own building and moved from one location to another. On 1 October 1934 the French ambassador in
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Students who enter the 10th form may also receive the school ring, which comes in two styles. One is a plain silver ring with a round cylinder that is halved by a line (unofficially called "the pill"). The other ring is similar, but instead of the round cylinder it features the school initials and
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started a movement to restore
Tallinn French School, resulting in its rebirth in 1992. After its re-establishment in 1992, Tallinn French School was given a school building at 38 Luise St. However, in 1994 Mr Leesi addressed Tallinn Secondary School No. 7, asking the school administration to give
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After its foundation in 1921, Tallinn French School was coordinated by the French
Institute. The first principal of the school was Hans Margens but he was soon replaced by Johan Kiivet. Bernhard Etruk took over the school after Kiivet and was the principal for four years. He was followed by Karl
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Students are taught to appreciate the many forms of art, from being able to recognise and place paintings and artists to going to the theatre to enjoy a concert or a ballet. Ballroom dance is taught as part of the curriculum, culminating with the annual Spring Ball.
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In the 1930s one of the cultural priorities of the
Estonian government was to advocate the English and French cultures (to lessen the German and Russian influences), so it was decided to support Tallinn French School. On 4 April 1935, when the president of Estonia
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Estonia announced that the
Republic of France would support the construction of a new schoolhouse with 420,000 francs (100,000 Estonian kroons). Soon a property between Roosikrantsi and Vaestepatuste St was bought for the new school building.
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The students of the first five classes wear the school uniform, a traditional sailor suit, which is relatively uncommon in
Estonia. On festive occasions the students wear the suit with a white collar, on normal schooldays with a blue collar.
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All students of the school are expected to wear the school cap. The front of the cap is decorated with the initials of the school, the base of the cap is black, the sides are white and the top of the cap features the French tricolour.
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When
Tallinn French School was re-established in 1992 (after Estonia regained its independence in 1991), Lauri Leesi became the principal and held the post until 2018. As of September 2018, the principal is Peter Pedak.
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Tallinn French School started with 81 students, but the number of students grew over the years, reaching 500 students by 1937. The number of students at present is around 730, who are taught by 60 teachers.
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and is a gift from the author Lea Valter (who is an alumna of
Tallinn French School). The second is a granite sculpture by Anton Starkopf, an Estonian artist of the 1930s. The statue is called
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Vilhelmson (from 1928 to 1934), Gabrielle Brenot (1934) and Viktor Päss, who led the school for six years. Päss was especially honoured for his good spirit and professionalism.
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Tallinn French School back its historical building at 3 Hariduse Street. On 31 August 1996, the school moved back to
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65:Information
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775:24°44′30″E
772:59°25′52″N
657:, Ohtuleht
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565:2019-09-08
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