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Slovenia, Ljubljana
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European School Ljubljana was established in January 2018 by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia. It is run as a part of the Ljubljana School Centre with 100 years of tradition. In the 2018/2019 school year the European School Ljubljana implemented the programme in two language sections, Slovenian and English sections. Education at the European School Ljubljana is designed to enable pupils a continuous schooling from the age of 6 to 18, with Pupils finishing education with the European Baccalaureate and regular quality assessments by national and European inspectors.
Education at ESLj is conducted in a culturally and linguistically rich environment ensuring international recognition and a smooth transition to national education systems and other European Schools in the European Union. The Primary Level consists of five years and is implemented in two language sections, English and Slovene; the first foreign language is taught from P1, with students able to select between English, German and French and Slovene taught as an additional subject. The school is located within the Ljubljana School Centre in central Ljubljana; classrooms are clustered in their own wing and renovations opened four new classrooms as well as our own library, with access to a mobile computer lab. During the 2023/24 school year, secondary classes were held at a new location near Vič, reflecting ongoing facilities development.
The Parents' Association is the formal voice of parents with children at the school. It offers support in building a happy and healthy learning environment for our students and organizes afterschool care and activities. Parental involvement is a huge factor in your child's development, with monthly updates, DTS photos and e-mail communication. The PTA organises after-school care on school premises, provided by professional child-minders every day during term time Monday–Friday in the after-school hours. Various after-school activities also take place in the afternoons, guided by professional activity providers. All the extracurricular activity providers are selected with utmost care from among the certified professionals experienced in their area of specialization and in working with children, and the activities cover a wide range including sports, foreign languages, science, dance and music, depending on demand and provider availability.
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.
