Püha Johannese Kool

What Püha Johannese Kool does

Püha Johannese Kool (St. John's School) is a private Christian K–12 school operating as a non-profit foundation (Sihtasutus, registration code 90010947) at Kivimäe 25 in Tallinn, Estonia. Founded in 2013, the school serves approximately 630 students across grades 1–12, supplemented by a kindergarten (Jussike, up to 24 children ages 3–7, opened 2019), a pre-school development program (Eelkool), and a hobby school (Huvikool). The school differentiates through an Orthodox-Christian-rooted holistic curriculum, daily chapel and prayer, a screen-free daily routine, formative assessment without grades through Grade 6, and long outdoor breaks; the only private Christian school in Tallinn with its own purpose-built campus.

The school operates standard Estonian educational platforms — Stuudium for learning/information management, Edupage for timetables, TERA for materials — with no proprietary technology platforms. Revenue is generated from four streams: state per-pupil funding (the primary mechanism, administered by the Estonian Ministry of Education), parental tuition fees (€1,948/student for 2025/26; €2,143 for 2026/27), Tallinn municipal support (which partially subsidizes kindergarten fees for city residents), and ancillary income from the affiliated Tervikliku Hariduse Fond (Holistic Education Foundation, established 2018) via an e-commerce store selling books (Üles kasvamine, €22), conference tickets, and retreat registrations. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer — prospective families apply via Google Forms, attend open-door events and intake assessments, and enroll administratively with no sales team.

The institution has completed a significant capital build-out: land acquired in March 2019, architectural competition won by SKAD Arhitektid in 2020, construction by Merko Ehitus from 2021, and campus opening in September 2022 — featuring multiple buildings (Maja 1, 3, 4, 7, 11) and rooftop solar panels. Co-founder Liivika Simmul serves as director with 30+ years of teaching experience. The school holds Estonian education license (Koolitusluba) nr 7132HTM, is ranked 8th nationally among 155 high schools in Estonia's 2024 satisfaction survey, and participates in the national TI-Hüppe (AI Leap) AI program via the President's office with the University of Tartu and OpenAI.

Name

Püha Johannese Kool

Legal name

Püha Johannese Kooli SA

Website

https://pjk.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Püha Johannese Kool is a private, non-profit Orthodox-Christian K–12 school in Tallinn, Estonia, serving ~630 students across grades 1–12 plus kindergarten and pre-school programs, funded by state per-pupil allocations, tuition, and municipal support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual Homeschool Programs & Online Curriculum Schools (EDAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 holistic education
• Kindergarten preschool services
• Extracurricular hobby school
• Educational conferences publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Per-Pupil Funding (Tegevuskulutoetus): The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research provides state funding based on the number of enrolled students (pearahvas / per-pupil funding). This is the primary funding mechanism for the school's operations.
2. Tuition Fees (Õppemaks): Parents pay annual tuition fees for K-12 instruction. The school also operates a kindergarten (kuutasu) and pre-school (eelkool) with separate monthly fees. Partial or full tuition waivers are available based on financial need.
3. Local Government Support (Kohaliku omavalitsuse toetus): The municipality (Tallinn) provides supplementary support, which partially covers kindergarten fees for Tallinn residents.
4. Kindergarten Meal Fees: Parents pay €6.50 per day for three warm meals for kindergarten children (Tallinn municipality covers lunch costs for city residents).
5. Foundation Donations and E-commerce: The associated Tervikliku Hariduse Fond (Holistic Education Foundation) accepts donations and sells products (books, conference tickets) through an e-shop, supporting the school's broader mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Püha Johannese Kool is a private Christian K-12 school in Tallinn, Estonia, offering grades 1-12 instruction grounded in Orthodox Christian values and a holistic three-floor pedagogy (academic excellence, supportive psycho-social climate, spiritual formation). It also operates a kindergarten (Jussike), pre-school (Eelkool), home-schooling program, hobby school (Huvikool), and a home church community, supported by the affiliated Tervikliku Hariduse Fond which runs an e-shop, publishes books, hosts biennial conferences, retreats, and a screen-free day initiative.

Product overview

Püha Johannese Kool is a private Christian school (grades 1–12) founded in 2013 in Tallinn, Estonia, with approximately 630 students. It operates a multi-product portfolio including its core school (grades 1–12), a kindergarten ('Jussike'), a preschool preparation program ('Eelkool'), a hobby school ('Huvikool'), a home church community ('Kodukirik'), and room/conference rental services. The affiliated Tervikliku Hariduse Fond (Holistic Education Foundation, founded 2018) supports the school's mission through an e-shop, publishing (book 'Üles kasvamine'), the annual conference 'Teel täiuse poole', the 'Ekraanivaba Päev' campaign, a podcast series, and mindfulness retreats ('Tabula rasa').

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Püha Johannese Kool K-12 School (Grades 1-12) Comprehensive K-12 private education for approximately 630 students based on the Estonian national curriculum enriched with Orthodox Christian values, daily chapel/prayer, formative assessment (no grades until Grade 7), screen-free environment, and long outdoor breaks. Tuition is €1,948/year for 2025/26 and €2,143/year for 2026/27.
• Jussike Kindergarten (Jussikese lastehoid) Preschool group for children aged 3-7 with one mixed-age group of up to 24 children, led by two teachers and one teaching assistant. Open Mon-Fri 7:30-18:00 with age-appropriate activities, outdoor time, and music/movement sessions. Monthly fee €445; meals €6.50/day.
• Eelkool (Pre-School) Pre-school development program preparing children for first grade, emphasizing learning joy, social skills, emotional development, and varied learning environments using an integrated teaching approach. Monthly fee €90 for a 3-hour group session.
• Huvikool (Hobby School) After-school hobby activities including music lessons, language learning, arts, sports, and performing arts, offered to supplement the regular curriculum.
• Koduõpe (Home Schooling Program) Home-schooling program for grades 1-9 providing school-based oversight and instruction for children educated at home. Annual fee €581 for 2025/26 and €639 for 2026/27.
• Conference 'Teel täiuse poole' (On the Way to Perfection) Biennial international education conference organized jointly with the Arvo Pärt Centre, exploring themes of maturity, spiritual development, and education. Held 17-19 October 2024 with international speakers from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, England, France, Italy, Germany, and the USA. Various ticket tiers from €15 (concert only) to €150 (supporter).
• Tabula Rasa Retreat (Mindfulness Retreat) Mindfulness and contemplation retreat titled 'Tabula rasa: Introduction to Mindfulness' held at Püha Johannese Kool, led by Pavel Levushkan. Costs €150 per person before 1 February, €175 thereafter (all meals included).
• Room Rental (Ruumi rent) Rental of school premises and conference facilities, available at konverents.pjk.ee for external events.
• Kodukirik (Home Church) Church community associated with the school that fosters Christian values and spiritual life within the school community.

Quantifiable outcome

• PISA 2022 results: top tier across all competencies vs OECD, Estonia, and county averages
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arvo Pärdi Keskus (Arvo Pärt Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2024The Arvo Pärt Centre in Laulasmaa is the co-organizer of the school's biennial international education conference (Teel täiuse poole / On the Way to Perfection). The first two days of the 2024 conference were held at the Arvo Pärt Centre. This partnership positions the school within a high-profile cultural and musical venue and enhances the conference's international reach, attracting speakers and attendees from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, England, France, Italy, Germany, and the USA.
• Merko EhituscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Merko Ehitus was the general contractor for the school's campus construction project. Construction began in 2021 and the school moved into the completed facility in September 2022.
• SKAD ArhitektidcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020SKAD Arhitektid won the architectural competition in 2020 for the design of the school's new campus at Kivimäe 25. Their winning design resulted in a purpose-built educational facility that opened in September 2022, featuring multiple buildings, solar panels, and spaces designed specifically for the school's pedagogical approach.
• SA Tervikliku Hariduse Fond (Holistic Education Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018The Tervikliku Hariduse Fond was established in 2018 by Püha Johannese Kool to support holistic education. The foundation publishes books, organizes the annual Screen-Free Day initiative, runs a podcast, manages the e-commerce store, supports the school's building project, and organizes educational conferences. Foundation board includes Liivika Simmul, Oleg Shvaikovsky, Anti Kodas, Marrit Andrejeva, and Olga Novikova. Patron: composer Arvo Pärt.
• Miikaeli Ühenduse (St. Michael's Community)minorOthersThe school originated in the Sunday school of the St. John the Baptist parish in Nõmme. The initial idea for the school came from parents and teachers within this community. This is the historical origin community rather than an active formal partnership.
• Vox Clamantis EnsembleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Vox Clamantis Ensemble performs at the school's biennial conference, providing a musical evening experience on the opening night of the conference (Friday evening). This collaboration brings cultural enrichment to the conference program.
• TI-Hüppe Programme (AI Leap)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPüha Johannese Kool participates in Estonia's national AI education program TI-Hüppe (AI Leap), facilitated by the President's office. The school runs AI study circles for teachers and introductory AI sessions for grades 10–11. Program involves collaboration with the University of Tartu and OpenAI.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PuhaJohanneseKool
• Instagraminstagram.com/puhajohannesekool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pyha-johannese-kool

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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