Erudio International School vs Vector International Academy

	E Erudio International School Ljubljana, Slovenia	V Vector International Academy Ljubljana, Slovenia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €15,313	Fees / year €14,600 - 17,320
Age range	Age range 11 - 18 years	Age range 15 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 63
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 10
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Vector International Academy is located at Štula 23, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, on the St Stanislav's Institute campus. It is easily accessible from major highways and city bus lines.
Stages	Stages —	Stages International GCSE for ages 15/16; IB Diploma Programme for ages 16-18.
School type	School type —	School type Independent international high school offering the IB Diploma Programme and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Slovenia; accredited by the Slovene Ministry for Education.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School day starts with arrival at 08:00, Form Time at 08:10, Periods from 08:30 to 15:30 with Breaks 10:00–10:15 and 11:45–12:00, Lunch 13:30–14:00.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - No application fee or registration fee is charged. - The school's admissions process states that a student's place is secured upon receipt of a payment equal to 5% of the annual tuition at the time of enrolment. Tuition fees by year group (2026/27 academic year) - Year 10 (IGCSE, Y10): EUR 16,060.00 per year — equivalent to EUR 4,015.00 per standard quarterly instalment (annual fee divided into four equal instalments). - Year 11 (IGCSE, Y11): EUR 14,600.00 per year — equivalent to EUR 3,650.00 per standard quarterly instalment. - Year 12 (IB DP1 / Y12): EUR 17,320.00 per year — equivalent to EUR 4,330.00 per standard quarterly instalment. - Year 13 (IB DP2 / Y13): EUR 15,750.00 per year — equivalent to EUR 3,937.50 per standard quarterly instalment. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is normally billed in four equal instalments. For prior published terms the instalment due dates were: 15 July, 15 October, 17 January and 15 April; invoices are issued by the school. Parents enrolling after the school year start are charged an additional pro-rated amount (3% of the annual tuition for each started week remaining in the school year). Tuition is not refundable for student absences. Parents who withdraw a pupil must provide advance notice and remain liable for the costs of each commenced quarter. - Published tuition fees may vary for non-Slovene residents. Boarding fees (where applicable) - On-site student accommodation (boarding) is available for students joining the IB Diploma Programme (typically aged 17–18). No separate boarding-fee schedule is published on the school's public fee pages. Other costs and fees (not included in tuition) - Textbooks and printed materials. - External examination entry fees (examples from published terms): Pearson Edexcel International GCSE entries and A‑level entry fees are charged separately (examples previously published: EUR 70 for an International GCSE subject, EUR 112 for International GCSE French/German, about EUR 100–105 for International A Level subjects — these figures are subject to change). - Specialist equipment and supplies (for example graphic calculators for mathematics and art supplies for Visual Arts). - Certain trips and excursions; some trips may be included but others will be charged additionally by prior agreement. - Additional learning support, additional language provision and assistance with residency or visa matters are not included in tuition and may incur extra charges. - The school does not operate a uniform requirement; no uniform costs are charged. Refund and cancellation terms - Tuition fees are not refunded for student absences. Parents may terminate the agreement early but must give advance notification (a minimum notice period is specified in the school's terms) and are liable to settle costs for each commenced quarter. Enrolment after the school-year start is charged a pro‑rata supplement (3% of the annual tuition per started week remaining). Fee payment options and practical notes - The school's public pages and the published Terms & Conditions describe the instalment structure and invoicing but do not list specific accepted payment channels (for example: bank transfer, credit card, or online payment provider) or detailed banking instructions on the publicly available pages. Parents should follow the invoicing information supplied with acceptance/invoice for the exact payment instructions. Summary of key facts (for quick reference) - No application/registration fee; place secured by a payment equal to 5% of annual tuition at enrolment. - Annual tuition (2026/27): Year 10 EUR 16,060.00; Year 11 EUR 14,600.00; Year 12 EUR 17,320.00; Year 13 EUR 15,750.00. Standard billing typically in four equal instalments. - Textbooks, exam entry fees, specialist equipment, some trips, additional support and language provision are charged separately. Example external exam fees were published in the school's terms and may change. VAT is not charged under the cited VAT rule in the school's Terms & Conditions. Note on unavailable public details - A published, itemised boarding-fee schedule and an explicit list of accepted payment methods are not available on the school's public fee pages or in the publicly posted Terms & Conditions. The school's invoices and admission paperwork supply the definitive billing and payment instructions to families.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details International GCSE awarded by Pearson Edexcel (UK) for ages 15-16; IB Diploma Programme awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organisation for ages 16-18.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Gateway to universities internationally; students are guided throughout the four years in choosing and preparing for their university destinations.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The school provides a high-quality learning environment with small class sizes and strong relationships with students, in partnership with parents and the wider community. To help students discover and develop their academic, social and emotional potentials, staff are dedicated to a caring, respectful and stimulating learning environment. The mission emphasizes helping students develop self-reflective and self-directed practices to live meaningful, active lives with an understanding of local and global challenges. The school values engagement, challenge, cooperation, resilience, opportunities and lifelong learning. Pastoral care and daily form-tutor contact support student wellbeing.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Learning Support is provided to help students access content. During individual study sessions, students benefit from tailored approaches aimed to make content accessible. This information is presented in the Learning Support provision under Facilities and Services.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Pastoral Care provides daily wellbeing support for students. Each year group meets with their form tutor daily, and the form tutor's primary role is the pastoral support and wellbeing of students. The mission emphasises a caring, respectful and stimulating learning environment that supports social and emotional development. The learning environment, characterized by small class sizes and strong relationships, underpins student wellbeing as part of everyday school life.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Pastoral Care supports safeguarding and student welfare. Each year group meets daily with a form tutor, whose primary role is pastoral support and the wellbeing of students. A school management system connects teachers, students and parents to monitor attendance, assignments and progress, enabling regular oversight of student welfare.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Vector International Academy is located within the St. Stanislav's Institute, a 1905 building with a history of classical education that provides a distinctive learning environment. A state-of-the-art library offers a quiet self-study space during timetable periods. Students have access to multiple gyms and enjoy a variety of sports, including climbing, bouldering, table tennis, and floorball. An on-site kitchen and cafeteria provide daily fresh meals. The school is surrounded by generous green spaces with views of nearby hills and mountain peaks. For students joining the IB Diploma Programme from abroad unaccompanied, on-site student accommodation is available.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Vector International Academy provides access to multiple gyms for a variety of sports. Activities include climbing, bouldering, table tennis, and floorball, among others. The on-site facilities are complemented by generous green spaces and views of the hills, supporting outdoor recreation. Students can participate in additional activities offered by St Stanislav's Institute.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The school is housed in the 1905 St. Stanislav's Institute building, providing a historic setting alongside modern amenities. It features a state-of-the-art library for quiet study. The Learning Support program offers tailored approaches during individual study sessions. An online School Management System connects teachers, students and parents, enabling attendance, assignments, and grades to be monitored. On-site accommodation is available for IB Diploma Programme students arriving from abroad.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities are free of charge in 2025/26, including Coding Club, Chess Club, Slovene lessons, Debate, and various competition-preparatory clubs (e.g., Mathematics). In addition, students can participate in a range of additional activities offered by St Stanislav's Institute (e.g., volleyball).
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community Vector International Academy hosts an active student community with events including the Golte Ski Trip '26, VIA at GimBMUN VII, and an Art Club Exhibition in January 2026. The Upcoming Events & Important Dates section lists calendar items for March 2026, such as Term 2 Reports for Year 11 and Year 13, the end of Block 5, a break from March 23–27, and the start of Block 6. The campus is located at Štula 23, 1000 Ljubljana.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual Coding club, Chess Club, Debate, and Mathematics competition-preparatory clubs are offered free of charge in 2025/26. These activities support analytical thinking and academic preparation. The clubs are available to students.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Art Club meetings focus on experimentation with different techniques and materials, with each meeting having its own theme. Artworks are grouped by theme and technique, and presented in an Art Club Exhibition.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Slovene language lessons are offered free of charge.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Students can participate in volleyball and other activities offered by St Stanislav's Institute.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports facilities include multiple gyms and a variety of sports such as climbing, bouldering, table tennis, and floorball. An on-site kitchen and cafeteria provide daily meals. Extracurricular Activities include volleyball through St Stanislav's Institute.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision Our subjects are taught in English. At International GCSE level, language courses include English Language, English as a Second Language, and English Literature. In the IB Diploma Programme, every student studies a foreign language at either beginning or advanced level, with most students choosing German or French; other languages are also possible. All students also have the option of studying Slovene.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations International Baccalaureate Organisation – accreditation to offer the IB Diploma Programme. Pearson Edexcel (UK) – accreditation to offer the International GCSE. Slovene Ministry for Education – accreditation to operate in Slovenia.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. In-person meetings with every new family are required. These meetings establish mutual understanding of admission expectations and programme structure. When possible, a 'taster' day is offered, during which interviews, entry assessments and a tour of the facilities take place. The school operates open enrolment and welcomes students who can rise to the challenge. 2. Entry points are the first and third years. The two-year structure of IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme means other entries are discussed and evaluated on an individual basis, always with the student's best interest in mind. Both the IGCSE and IB DP are two-year programs. 3. The 2026/27 VIA Application Form is used to apply for Year 10 (International GCSE) or Year 12 (IB Diploma Programme). The form collects details such as child's name, date of birth, address, nationality, languages spoken at home, and entry programme. It asks for previous schooling experience, hobbies and interests, medical conditions, learning support needs, and any special considerations. Supporting documents include ID page of the passport and the two most recent school reports; there is also space for other documents. 4. For inquiries and applications, contact VIA Vector International Academy at Štula 23, 1000 Ljubljana. These channels handle admission inquiries and application submissions.
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