Tasemeeksam Estonian exam practice: format, fee and preparation

The Tasemeeksam exam format, the fee and the level required for citizenship in Estonia, plus practice on all four papers: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Key facts

Run by
HARNO (Haridus- ja Noorteamet)
Levels
A2, B1, B2, C1
Fee
Free for the first attempt, paid afterwards. Check the official site for the current amount.
Duration
About 3 h including the speaking test
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For citizenship and residence permits

B1 is required for Estonian citizenship. A2 is enough for some long-term residence permits. For citizenship you must also pass the exam on the Constitution and the Citizenship Act.

Exam format

  • 🎧Listening, 30 minutes: announcements, dialogues, radio news.
  • 📖Reading, 60 minutes: adverts, emails, short articles.
  • ✍️Writing, 60 minutes: a short message and a structured text.
  • 🎤Speaking, 15 minutes: interview with two examiners, role play.

Scoring

Marked out of 100, pass mark 60. Each of the four papers counts for a quarter.

⚠️ Before you register

Photo ID is required, arrive 30 minutes early, dictionaries are not allowed, and results take up to 30 working days.

Try two real questions

Listening
What does the customer want to buy first?
  1. Tomatoes
  2. Apples (answer)
  3. Potatoes
  4. Oranges
Reading
What is the weather like on Saturday morning?
  1. Sunny
  2. It rains (answer)
  3. It snows
  4. Foggy

Preparing for the Tasemeeksam with OpiFluent

OpiFluent works the four skills that are assessed. Six spoken dialogues and six reading passages, taken from situations an expat actually meets: the pharmacy, asking directions, a shop notice, a course confirmation, a job interview, a complaint, a letter from the authorities and a job advert. Writing tasks come with a minimum word count, speaking prompts are answered out loud, and a timed mode runs the session under exam conditions.

OpiFluent is not affiliated with HARNO (Haridus- ja Noorteamet). Practice material follows the published exam format; it does not replace official instructions or official assessment.

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Frequently asked questions

What level do I need for Estonian citizenship?

B1. You must also pass a separate exam on the Constitution and the Citizenship Act.

How long does the Tasemeeksam take?

About three hours in total, including the speaking test with two examiners.

What is the pass mark?

60 out of 100. Each of the four papers counts for a quarter of the mark.

Can I use a dictionary?

No. Dictionaries are not allowed, and photo ID is required to sit the exam.

Official sources