Käo Põhikool (Käo Basic School) is a private school that is created by non-profit organisation MTÜ Inimeselt Inimesele for students of compulsory education age (year 2011). School is free of charge.

Käo Põhikool is a school for students who have special educational needs and a recommendation by the Advisory Committee to study by Simplified National Curriculum. Learning activities are based on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and are carried out in cooperation between Käo Põhikool and Tallinn Special Care and Rehabilitation Center (TERK). 

School provides special needs children with an opportunity to study while receiving rehabilitation during the school day. School uses holistic approach that considers physical, emotional, social, medical and sensory needs within an educational context across the day.

Lessons at Käo Põhikool (based on the principles of holistic approach):

  • circle time;
  • language and communication;
  • cognition and perception;
  • social skills and group work;
  • art and fine motor skills;
  • music and movement;
  • gross motor skills;
  • life skills.

Day plan in PCS pictures

Käo Põhikool and Tallinn Special Care and Rehabilitation Centre (TERK) follow common values and principles. All employees care for and respect the students. Käo Põhikool is innovative, we continuously work to develop and improve our teaching methods. Our staff is open-minded and we are working together with different social partners.

Our mission:
We create the best conditions for students to develop and acquire basic education. 

Our vision:
The best school every day. 

Our values:

  • Implementing holistic education - supports the student's holistic development. Goals are realistic and take into account their ability to act. The environment and activities are meaningful to them. 
  • Cooperation - is based on open communication, agreements, care and trust. We value cooperation in school and support center teams, with families and different interest groups. We notice and recognize each other. 
  • Professionalism - employees are competent and dedicated to their work. We create conditions for professional development.
  • Innovation - contributing to the development of the field, we keep ourselves informed of innovative approaches and methods. We use and adapt them if necessary.