Slovenia, Ljubljana
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The EFL offers a bicultural education for all children. Languages are learned early through play, with Slovene taught in small groups according to the Slovene curriculum.
Extracurricular activities include sports, languages, music, dance, artistic expression, theatre, board games, and a video club. The program provides a rich and high-quality range of activities.
The environment is multicultural and multilingual. Students learn Slovene according to the Slovene curriculum and begin foreign language studies early through play.
Clubs are offered as part of school life. Students can pursue personal interests through a broad range of activities that include sports, languages, music, dance, and theatre.
School hours are Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 to 15:00, Wednesday from 8:00 to 12:00, Thursday from 8:00 to 15:00, and Friday from 8:00 to 12:00. Daycare is available before and after school: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 to 8:00 and 15:00 to 17:00; Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 to 8:00 and 12:00 to 17:00.
Ecole Française Internationale de Ljubljana is a French school affiliated with AEFE, serving ages 0 to 18. The school offers bespoke curriculum that weaves French and Slovenian cultures into daily learning, with a bilingual ethos. In the elementary years, English and Slovenian are taught as foreign languages by native-speaking teachers; English and Slovenian lessons total about 1 hour 45 minutes weekly, with English arts and music sessions of 45 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes depending on level. Slovenian instruction runs 2 to 3 hours per week. In middle school, language options extend to English, German, Spanish, Italian and Latin, delivered via CNED tutors, aligned with the French national program. High school leads to Baccalauréat. The school has welcomed students since 1992 and holds accreditation from the Slovenian Ministry of Education and Sports, while AEFE supports the bi-cultural, multilingual approach. Facilities include library, two gymnasia, outdoor spaces, and canteen service.