Ilmar Tomusk, Director of the Estonian Language Board, has stated that the transition to Estonian-language education was significantly delayed. The initial decision to make this shift occurred in 1993, but implementation faced repeated postponements. Substantive changes, crucially including necessary legal frameworks, weren’t realized for decades after the original decision. Tomusk’s comments to ERR highlight frustration with the lengthy process of establishing Estonian as the primary language of instruction. He suggests the delay hindered the development and strengthening of Estonian-language education within the country. The slow pace raises questions about the commitment to language policy and the effectiveness of past educational reforms. Ultimately, Tomusk believes a more timely transition would have been beneficial for Estonia’s linguistic landscape.