Slovenia, Ljubljana
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Kindergarten (2–4 years) receive weekly introductions to Slovenian and English. In the Grande section (5-year-olds), Slovenian and English are taught for 2 hours per week by teachers trained to teach foreign languages to young learners. CP to CM2 (1st–5th grade) students continue English and Slovenian classes taught by native speakers: English two hours per week and Slovenian three hours per week. In middle school, Slovenian remains mandatory, with additional languages offered including English, German, Spanish, Italian, and Latin.
The school provides bi-cultural education for all children, enabling them to learn and adopt the values of French and Slovenian cultures. Children become bi- and often tri-lingual. In kindergarten, Slovenian and English are introduced weekly to 2–4 year olds; in Grande section (5-year-olds), Slovenian and English are taught for 2 hours per week by teachers trained to teach foreign languages to young learners. CP to CM2 (1st to 5th grade) pupils continue English and Slovenian classes taught by native-speaking teachers, with English two hours per week and Slovenian three hours per week.
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.