After-school activities
IIST offers a wide variety of after-school clubs, including sports, music and arts, languages, technology, and more. Our clubs give students the opportunity to explore new interests, develop their skills, and have fun under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Clubs take place Monday to Friday between 13:45 and 17:00. To register for any of the activities listed below, please email activities@ist.ee.
Extra curricular clubs 2026-2027
EARLY YEARS PROGRAM
EYP Clubs
| Instructor Name | Name of Club | Description | Grades | Cost per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitie | EYP Book Club | Book club for EYP students to enjoy stories read aloud and enrichment activities that bring each book to life! | EYP 1-3 | 40ā¬ |
| Nabila | Early Years English Club | LEARN, PLAY & SPEAK! No pressure, no boring worksheets, just playful English learning with a little challenge along the way! Only 4 spots per club! | EYP 2-3 | 50ā¬ |
| Nabila | Early Years Dance Club | A fun space for children to dance, move, and enjoy music together! Weāll learn simple and fun dance routines, practise different movements, and work on rhythm, coordination, and confidence. | EYP 1-3 | 50ā¬ |
| Sigrit | Estonian Explorers Club | A play-based introduction to Estonian for children aged 3ā6, using songs, stories, movement, and games to develop confidence with everyday language. | EYP 1-3 | 40ā¬ |
| Oskar | Music Club (Eyp3+PYP) | Play music with others and develop your instrumental or vocal skills. We combine ensemble playing with practical technique and musicianship exercises. Beginners are welcomeāyouāll get all the guidance you need. | EYP 3 - PYP 5 | 30ā¬ |
| Riina | Little Scientist | Every week, children explore a brand-new experiment ā fizzing reactions, colour-changing liquids, and exciting surprises! Weāll uncover the behind each experiment, sparking curiosity and early science skills. | EYP 2-3 | 60ā¬ |
| Riina | Tutoring | Personalised one-to-one support tailored to each childās individual needs and interests. Tutoring can focus on English, Mathematics, Estonian, or any other area where your child would benefit from some extra support or practice. | EYP-PYP | 25ā¬ per lesson |
| Christian | ASM Tennis Club at IST | We provide training for all levels to work on balance, footwork, coordination, and strength. Players will also learn the correct fundamentals and techniques in tennis including forehand, backhand, serve and volley. | All ages | 140ā¬ |
| Emilia | Gymnastics Club | Our Rhythmic Gymnastics Club introduces young children to movement, music, and basic gymnastics in a fun and supportive environment. Children will develop coordination, flexibility, balance, and confidence. | EYP 1-3 | TBD |
PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAM
PYP clubs
| Name of the Club | Name of Club | Description | Grades | Cost per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitie | PYP Book Club for Beginning Readers | Book club for PYP students who do not yet read independently. This is an opportunity for children to enjoy stories read aloud, gain confidence in reading, and give their reading comprehension a boost with enrichment activities that bring each book to life! | PYP 1-3 | 40ā¬ |
| Kaitie | PYP Book Club for Intermediate Readers | Book club for PYP students who are beginning to read by themselves. Students will be able to enjoy both long and short books read as a group, gain confidence in reading, improve their discussion skills, and have fun with stories through enrichment activities that bring each book to life! | PYP 3-5 | 40ā¬ |
| Kaitie | Junior Librarian | Volunteer at the IST library! Learn how to use the library software, set up library displays and events, and be a part of making the library a fun, friendly, and tidy place for everyone. | PYP 4 - MYP 3 | Free |
| Dikshi | The Story Spell ā Imagine it. Create it. Write it. | Spark an idea. Shape your words. Create your story. The club can focus on helping children learn how to take an imaginative idea and put it into the right writing formatāwithout making it feel overly academic. | PYP 2-5 | 40ā¬ |
| Todd | Creative and Critical Thinking | A fun, hands-on club where students explore ideas, solve problems, think creatively, and tackle challenges through puzzles, games, experiments, and collaborative activities. | PYP4 to MYP1 | 40ā¬ |
| Taavi | Computer Game Development | Children learn to develop computer games with the guidance of teacher, using software Game Maker Studio, Godot, Blender. Up to 10 laptop computers is available by teacher for using in the Club. | Age 7 to 18 | 30ā¬ |
| Maryna | Science Club | A fun and interactive club where young learners explore science through simple experiments, hands-on activities, and exciting discoveries. Students will learn about nature, animals, plants, weather, space, and everyday science while developing curiosity, creativity, observation, and problem-solving skills. | PYP 1-3 | 55ā¬ |
| Triin | ROBOTICS I | In robotics all of the STEAM subjects are embedded - Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Arts. In this club we use a lot of Lego Educational sets, also other smaller robots like Ozobots and Spheros. | PYP1-3 | 65ā¬ |
| Triin | ROBOTICS II | In robotics all of the STEAM subjects are embedded - Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Arts. In this club we use a lot of Lego Educational sets, for example Lego Spike Prime robotics kit, Lego educational projects and other smaller educational robots like Ozobot and Sphero. | Grades 4-7 | 60ā¬ |
| Triin | Girls in Technology | Women remain underrepresented in ICT fields. This club aims to dispel the fear of technology and encourage girls not to stay in the background. Girls in Technology is a 10-class course starting in October and running until the December break. | 8-12 year olds | Billing not monthly based |
| Rob | Jiu Jitsu | Jiu Jitsu for kids is all about movement, coordination, and having fun. Through playful games inspired by Jiu Jitsu, kids learn to crawl, roll, balance, scramble, escape, and control movement while developing body awareness and confidence. | 6 - 9yrs | 55ā¬ |
| Dragan | PYP Football Club | Teaching football skills to PYP students once or twice a week. Students may choose to attend once or twice a week. | Grades 2-5 | 50ā¬ once a week, 80 twice a week |
| Dragan | School of Sports | Introducing various individual and team sports to PYP students in a fun and engaging way once a week. | PYP 1-5 | 50ā¬ |
| Christian | ASM Tennis Club at IST | We provide tennis training for all levels to work on balance, footwork, coordination, and strength training for all players. Players will also learn the correct fundamentals and techniques in tennis including forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Learning will evolve on the court with tennis drills, exercises, fun games and actives that allow players to prosper and have fun learning with other on the court. | All ages | 140ā¬ |
| Margarita | KELFIRIUS / Circus corner / object manipulation training | we teach object manipulation, introduce different objects and teach how to spin them or what tricks to do. It evolves reflexes, flexibility, strength. At the end of year we will prepare performances of our students, where they can show off their new skills, this way we also work on stage presence and confidence. | PYP 1-5 | 50ā¬ |
| Paul | Ping Pong | Our school ping pong club is a fun and welcoming place for students to play table tennis. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, everyone is welcome to join. Members can practice their skills, play friendly matches, and challenge their friends. | from PYP3 | 40ā¬ |
| Monika | Chess Club | Learn strategy, sharpen your focus, and compete with classmates ā whether you're a total beginner or ready for your next tournament, all levels are welcome. | Age 6-14 | 35ā¬ once a week/60ā¬ |
| Vahur | Drum lessons for beginners. | Designed specifically for beginners, this course introduces the fundamentals of drumming through an engaging and supportive one-on-one environment. Students will develop essential practical skills, including proper stick grip, posture, basic rhythm reading, and core drum kit techniques. | Age 7 - 16 | 40ā¬ |
| Sorcha | Arts and crafts club | Arts and Crafts Club is a fun and creative space just for kids! Children can paint, draw, and make exciting crafts using their imagination. A place where everyone can try new things, express themselves, and enjoy making art with others. | Grades 1-3 | 60ā¬ |
| Julie | Origami Club | Students will practice hand eye coordination, strategic thinking, patience, and learn early math skills all while making fun origami objects. | PYP 1-3 | 40ā¬ |
| Oskar | Music Club (Eyp3+PYP) | Play music with others and develop your instrumental or vocal skills. We combine ensemble playing with practical technique and musicianship exercises. Beginners are welcomeāyouāll get all the guidance you need. | eyp3-pyp5 | 30ā¬ |
| Regina | Cooking Club | Cooking Club is a fun, hands-on class where kids get to make different recipes from scratch. We learn basic cooking skills, try new foods, work together, and of course, the best part is getting to eat what we make! | PYP 2-5 | 55ā¬ |
| Olena | Piano Individual Lesson | One-to-one piano lessons where students develop their playing skills, musicality and confidence at their own pace. Lessons include learning a variety of pieces, improving technique, reading music and exploring musical expression. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced students. | PYP, MYP | 35ā¬ per lesson |
| Paula | Individual voice lessons | An opportunity to learn and understand more about your body and voice. Take the steps to vocal freedom and have fun singing whats close to your heart! | Ages 9-20 | 100ā¬ (one lesson per week, 25ā¬) |
| Natalja | Russian language club | Young children discover the Russian language through songs, games, stories, crafts, movement, and creative activities. In a playful and supportive environment, children build listening and speaking skills, learn new vocabulary, and develop an appreciation for Russian culture. | PYP students | 35ā¬ |
| Natalja | Russian Language and Literature Club | This club is designed for native Russian speakers who wish to deepen their appreciation of the Russian language, literature, and culture. Through reading, discussion, creative writing, and collaborative projects, students develop advanced communication skills, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and literary analysis skills. | PYP native speakers | 35ā¬ |
| Camille | LāAtelier FranƧais- Be creative in French | It is a creative club where we create, play, sing, move and discover in immersive French. Bring your creativity and we can enjoy it together! You don't need to speak French already, beginners are very welcome. | Pyp and Myp | 45ā¬ |
| Olena | German Individual Lessons | Individual German lessons suitable to each studentās level, needs and learning goals. Lessons will focus on speaking, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and practical communication through engaging and age-appropriate activities. | PYP, MYP | 35 ā¬ per lesson |
| Cecilia | Chinese private tutorials | 1:1 private tutorial lessons. Lessons are tailor-made as per your needs. All levels are welcome. Please feel free to contact tutors for more details | PYP, MYP, DP | 25 EUR per lesson, collected monthly in advance |
| Emilia | Gymnastics Club | Our Rhythmic Gymnastics Club introduces young children to movement, music, and basic gymnastics in a fun and supportive environment. Children will develop coordination, flexibility, balance, and confidence. | PYP 1-5 |
MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM AND DIPLOMA PROGRAM
MYP & DP clubs
| Name of the Club | Name of Club | Description | Grades | Cost per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taavi | Computer Game Development | Children learn to develop computer games with the guidance of the teacher, using the software Game Maker Studio, Godot, and Blender. | Age 7 to 18 | 30ā¬ |
| Vigna | Mapping the Planet | A series of accessible, activity-based sessions introducing students to satellite imagery, GIS, and remote sensing using free and beginner-friendly tools. | 8th grade and above | 45ā¬ |
| Triin | Girls in Technology | "Women remain underrepresented in ICT fields. This club aims to dispel the fear of technology and encourage girls not to stay in the background. Girls in Technology is a 10-class course starting in October and running until the December break." | 8-12 year olds | Billing not monthly based |
| Florence | Podcasting & Content Creation | Create the school podcast, and help students use different tools to create content. | 14+ | Free |
| Vahur | Video Production with Pro Tools | Designed for aspiring filmmakers, this hands-on course introduces students to the exciting world of video production using industry-standard equipment and software. Participants will gain practical experience operating professional video cameras and dedicated audio recorders and professional editing techniques using top software like Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. | 12-16 | 20ā¬ |
| Oskar | Music Club (MYP+DP) | Play music with others and develop your instrumental or vocal skills. We combine ensemble playing with practical technique and musicianship exercises, shaped around the interests and musical goals of the students. Beginners are welcomeāyouāll get all the guidance you need. | MYP and DP | 40ā¬ |
| Olena | Piano Individual Lesson | One-to-one piano lessons where students develop their playing skills, musicality and confidence at their own pace. Lessons include learning a variety of pieces, improving technique, reading music and exploring musical expression. | PYP, MYP | 35ā¬ per lesson |
| Paula | Individual voice lessons | An opportunity to learn and understand more about your body and voice. Take the steps to vocal freedom and have fun singing whats close to your heart! | Ages 9-20 | 100ā¬ (one lesson per week, 25ā¬) |
| Vahur | Drum lessons for beginners. | Designed specifically for beginners, this course introduces the fundamentals of drumming through an engaging and supportive one-on-one environment. Students will develop essential practical skills, including proper stick grip, posture, basic rhythm reading, and core drum kit techniques. | Age 7 - 16 | 40ā¬ |
| Young Hun | JUNG TAEKWONDO | Taekwondo(ķź¶ė) is a traditional Korean martial art and an official Olympic sport, enjoyed in over 212 countries worldwide. Training in Taekwondo goes beyond physical fitnessāit develops perseverance, focus, and respect. | age +10 | 45ā¬ |
| Christian | ASM Tennis Club at IST | We provide tennis training for all levels to work on balance, footwork, coordination, and strength training for all players. Players will also learn the correct fundamentals and techniques in tennis including forehand, backhand, serve and volley. | All ages | 140ā¬ |
| Alexander | Judo Club | Judo is a dynamic martial art that helps children build strength, coordination, balance, and confidence. Through structured training and games, students learn fundamental judo techniques while developing discipline, respect, and sportsmanship. | Age 12+ | 60ā¬ twice a week |
| Jason | MYP Basketball | Our basketball club provides a fun, active, and supportive environment where you can develop your basketball skills, confidence, and teamwork. Through engaging practices, games, and challenges, players learn fundamental techniques such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending while developing communication, discipline, and respect for others. | MYP 1-5 | Free |
| Paul | Ping Pong | Our school ping pong club is a fun and welcoming place for students to play table tennis. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, everyone is welcome to join. Members can practice their skills, play friendly matches, and challenge their friends | from PYP3 | 40ā¬ |
| Monika | Chess Club | Learn strategy, sharpen your focus, and compete with classmates ā whether you're a total beginner or ready for your next tournament, all levels are welcome. | 6-14 | 35ā¬ once a week/60ā¬ |
| Irina | Sky Autokool | Driving school in Tallinn. 8 weeks of theory courses offered at IST. Practical driving lesosns booked directly through Sky Autokool. The total cost of driving school depends on the format chosen. | 15,5 years and older | 8 weeks ā¬300 in total. |
| Kaitie | Junior Librarian | Volunteer at the IST library! Learn how to use the library software, set up library displays and events, and be a part of making the library a fun, friendly, and tidy place for everyone. | PYP 4 - MYP 3 | Free |
| Tracy | Interact Club of Harjumaa | Interact is a Rotary International Service Club for young leaders (age14-18). The club provides leadership skills, global networking and community impact. Members participate in both local and international service projects, leadership skills workshops, and rotary outings. Members belong to both IST and other schools. Participants receive credit for Service in Action and CAS | Age 14-18 | Free |
| Camille | LāAtelier FranƧais- Be creative in French | It is a creative club where we create, play, sing, move and discover in immersive French. Every week we'll do something different, different project a months and you'll actually use French while having fun. | Pyp and Myp | 45ā¬ |
| Paul | Linguistics Clubs | Introduction to Linguistics with practice tasks, in the later course of the semester we might experiment with corpora, depending on the students we could look at multiple language (German, Russian, English, Lithuanian, Estonian) | from ~13 | 40-60ā¬ |
| Cecilia & Justin | Chinese Language & Culture | Chinese language and culture are introduced through various activities, handcrafts, calligraphy, paintings, etc. 2 lessons per week | MYP, DP | 15ā¬ per lesson, collected monthly in advance |
| Natalja | Russian Club | This club is designed for native and highly proficient Russian speakers who wish to deepen their appreciation of the Russian language, literature, and culture. Through reading, discussion, creative writing, and collaborative projects, students develop advanced communication skills, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and literary analysis skills. | high MYP - DP native speakers | 35ā¬ |
| Olena | German Individual Lessons | Individual German lessons suitable to each studentās level, needs and learning goals. Lessons will focus on speaking, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and practical communication through engaging and age-appropriate activities. | PYP, MYP | 35ā¬ per lesson |
| Cecilia | Chinese private tutorials | 1:1 private tutorial lessons. Lessons are tailor-made as per your needs. All levels are welcome. Please feel free to contact tutors for more details | PYP, MYP, DP | 25ā¬ per lesson, collected monthly in advance |
| NATALJA | Russian language club | Young children discover the Russian language through songs, games, stories, crafts, movement, and creative activities. In a playful and supportive environment, children build listening and speaking skills, learn new vocabulary, and develop an appreciation for Russian culture. | PYP students | 35 euro |
| NATALJA | Russian Language and Literature Club | This club is designed for native Russian speakers who wish to deepen their appreciation of the Russian language, literature, and culture. Through reading, discussion, creative writing, and collaborative projects, students develop advanced communication skills, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and literary analysis skills. | PYP native speakers | 35 euro |
| Camille | LāAtelier FranƧais- Be creative in French | It is a creative club where we create, play, sing, move and discover in immersive French. Bring your creativity and we can enjoy it together! You don't need to speak French already, beginners are very welcome. | Pyp and Myp | 45 |
| Olena Rozhestvenna | German Individual Lessons | Individual German lessons suitable to each studentās level, needs and learning goals. Lessons will focus on speaking, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and practical communication through engaging and age-appropriate activities. | PYP, MYP | 35 ā¬ per lesson |
| Cecilia Chan | Chinese private tutorials | 1:1 private tutorial lessons. Lessons are tailor-made as per your needs. All levels are welcome. Please feel free to contact tutors for more details | PYP, MYP, DP | 25 EUR per lesson, collected monthly in advance |
| Emilia Zolotarjov | Gymnastics Club | Our Rhythmic Gymnastics Club introduces young children to movement, music, and basic gymnastics in a fun and supportive environment. Children will develop coordination, flexibility, balance, and confidence. | PYP 1-5 |
Schedule
Schedule of clubs
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:30-15:15 | EYP Dance Club | EYP Robotics | EYP Book Club | EYP Little Scientist | EYP Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Chess (From 27 Oct) | Sketching and Drawing | Chess (From 27 Oct) | Jiu Jitsu Kids | Offline Game Design | |
| Science Mythbusters | Jiu Jitsu Kids | Drums (Individually arranged) | Kidspreneur | ||
| Chinese | Robotics I (14:30-15:30) | Origami | Chinese | ||
| Tennis K-2 (At IST from 24 Sept) | PYP Choir | ||||
| 15:30-16:15 | Unicorns 15:30-17:30 | PYP School of Sports 1 hour | Drums (Individually Aranged) | PYP School of Sports | Guitar (Individually arranged) |
| Chess (From 27 Oct) | Creative & Critical Thinking | Game Development | Think, Make, Test | PYP Rhythmic Gymnastics | |
| Japanese | Cooking | Tennis (From 24 Sept) | Music Club | Wizards and Witchcraft | |
| Piano (Individually Arranged) | Ping Pong | MYP Basketball 15:30-17:30 | |||
| Ping Pong | Cooking | Japanese | |||
| 16:15-17:00 | Jiu Jitsu Juvenile (Keevise 6) | Piano (Individually Arranged) | Jiu Jitsu Juvenile (Keevise 6) | Community Choir (16:30-17:30) | Jiu Jitsu Juvenile (Keevise 6) |
| Drums (Individually Arranged) | Guitar (Individually arranged) | ||||
| Tennis (From 24 Sept) | MYP Basketball till 17:30 | ||||
| Piano(Individually Arranged) | |||||
| 8:00-8:45 Morning | Chinese | Japanese | Chess (From 27 Oct) | Chinese | Japanese |
| Chess (From 27 Oct) | Chess (From 27 Oct) | ||||
| Lunch | Junior Librarian | ||||
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8AM | Morning Chess Club | Morning Chess Club | Morning Chess Club | ||
| 13:55-14:40 | Cooking Club (13:55-15:00) (21 Sept) | LāAtelier FranƧais | PYP Beginner Book Club | Arts and Crafts | Origami |
| Robotics I Club (13:45-14:45) | Jiu Jitsu (13:45-15:00) | PYP Science Club | Jiu Jitsu (13:45-15:00) | EYP/PYP Music Club | |
| Chess Club (starting 5 October) | PYP Football (13:55-15:00) | Computer Game Development | PYP School of Sports (13:45-15:00) | Cooking Club (13:55-15:00) (21 Sept) | |
| Circus Club (starting 5 October) | Ping Pong | Gymnastics | |||
| Russian Language Club (PYP 1,2) | |||||
| 14:45-15:30 | EYP Book Club | EYP English Club | EYP Estonian Explorers | EYP English Club | Gymnastics |
| EYP Dance Club | EYP Science Club | ASM Tennis (14:45-16:00) | Judo (15:00-16:00) | Cooking Club (15:00-16:15) (21 Sept) | |
| Robotics II Club (15:00-16:00) | Russian Language Club (PYP 4,5) | Computer Game Development | Creative and Critical Thinking | PYP Football (13:45-15.00) | |
| Chess Club | Ping Pong | Intermediate Book Club | Story Spell Creative Writing | Russian Language Club (PYP 4,5) | |
| Judo (15:00-16:00) | LāAtelier FranƧais | ||||
| LāAtelier FranƧais | |||||
| 15:45-16:30 | Chess Club | MYP/DP Russian Club | ASM Tennis (off site) | Video Production | MYP Basketball (15:30-17:30) |
| Taekwondo | Ping Pong | Podcasting & Content Creation | Russian Language Club (PYP 1, 2) | ||
| Junior Librarian (Bi Weekly) | Judo (16:00-17:00) | Judo (16:00-17:00) | |||
| MUN Club (Bi Weekly) | Russian Language Club (PYP 1, 2) | ||||