Slovenia, Ljubljana
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Primary Level lasts five years and is delivered in two language sections, English instruction and Slovene instruction. The first foreign language is taught from Year 1, and students may choose between English, German and French; Slovene is taught as an additional subject. The Secondary Level spans seven years and ends with the European Baccalaureate. The Secondary Level is taught in two language sections, Slovene and English; from S1 students study additional foreign languages, and from S3 some subjects are taught in the student's chosen first foreign language.
The Arts are part of the Primary Level curriculum; the European School music curriculum emphasizes four areas: cultural understanding, critical understanding, creativity, and communication. In the Secondary Level, Creative Subjects are available as part of the curriculum.
A crucial aspect of preparing children for the modern globalized world is giving them tools to communicate within and across cultural and linguistic barriers. The Primary Level program is delivered in two language sections—English and Slovene. The Secondary Level operates in two language sections (Slovene and English) and offers multiple foreign languages (German, French, Italian, Spanish and Slovene) from S1; from S3 onward some subjects are taught in the chosen first foreign language.
Physical Education is an integral part of development. Sports are taught as part of the timetable. Recreation takes place after lunch each day. Meals include a morning snack and the option of lunch at school.
Early Education focuses on health, hygiene, safety and living in a community. The Early Education curriculum includes Me and My Body, Me as a Person, Me and the Others, and Me and the World to develop linguistic, cognitive and social skills. Physical Education is a core part of the program, and Recreation follows lunch each day. There is a morning snack and the option of lunch for students.
European School Ljubljana provides an international education for ages 4 to 18 within a European School framework. The Primary Level spans five years and operates in two language sections: English and Slovene, with the first foreign language taught from Year 1 and options including English, German or French, while Slovene is an additional subject. The Secondary Level lasts seven years and concludes with the European Baccalaureate. It is offered in two language sections, Slovene and English; from S1 students study additional foreign languages, and from S3 onward some subjects are taught in the chosen first foreign language. Established in 2018 by the Government of Slovenia, the school sits within the Ljubljana School Centre. The curriculum and facilities cultivate a culturally and linguistically rich environment, supporting international recognition and a smooth transition to national and European schools. Pupils benefit from sustained language development, intercultural understanding, and formal attainment milestones over time.