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Gimnazija Novo Mesto

Slovenia, Novo Mesto

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Slovenian, English
Fees €2,886
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 800
Type Co-educational
Opened 1746
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages Slovenian, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School
Introduction

Gimnazija Novo mesto is a long-standing state secondary school in Novo mesto, Slovenia, delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside traditional gymnasium tracks. Located at Seidlova cesta 9, the school combines a rich history dating back to 1746 with modern facilities, including computer-equipped classrooms, a multimedia room, and a library of more than 20,000 items used for exhibitions and research. Since 2021/22, the IB DP has offered a six-subject curriculum across six groups, with three subjects at Higher Level and Theory of Knowledge, CAS, and an Extended Essay required for all Diploma candidates. In addition to the IB, the school runs general, classical, maturitetni tečaj tracks, and supports German language diplomas and the DELF. The school emphasizes language study, international projects, and community service through UNESCO and Comenius collaborations, and runs project weeks and active student governance through a student parliament. Strong performance in national competitions complements its international focus.

Gimnazija Novo mesto, Seidlova cesta 9, 8000 Novo mesto, Slovenia

The Essentials

Gimnazija Novo Mesto has 800 pupils, instruction in Slovenian, English.

Location
Seidlova cesta 9, 8000 Novo mesto, Slovenia

Stages
The school offers grammar school and classical school programmes. It also has sports classes (sc) and a European class.

Additional learning support
The school works with students having learning difficulties and provides support for gifted students. Learn how to learn is part of the programme, and there are language learning projects as well.

Country affiliation
Slovenia
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Malica is provided by Marvin, d.o.o. The price per meal is 4 € for a hot or cold meal. Subsidies for meals are granted based on the net income per family, and the school automatically obtains subsidy data, so families do not need to apply. Meal orders are made through the eAsistent system; meals are collected in the school atrium with a student ID; cancellations must be made by the stated deadlines to avoid charges.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a public institution founded by the Republic of Slovenia. It is led by the Principal as the educational head, and governed by the School Council, which includes representatives of the founder/municipality, staff, and the Parents' Council; the School Council performs legally mandated duties. The Student Community is organized in the Gimnazija Novo mesto Student Organization (DOG), which has its own parliament.
Fees

Annual tuition at Gimnazija Novo Mesto ranges from EUR 2,886 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- There is no routine application fee for admission to the school's regular programmes (general gimnazija, classical gimnazija, sports classes, or the IB Diploma Programme). Admissions information and application deadlines are handled by the school's enrolment procedures.

Tuition fees (by programme / year group)

- Regular day-school programmes (general gimnazija, classical gimnazija, sports classes) — EUR 0 per year: these programmes are provided by the publicly founded grammar school and the school does not charge tuition for regular enrolment.

- International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma Programme) taught at the school — no separate school tuition is charged for students enrolled in the IB DP as part of the school's programme. (IB programme details and programme delivery are provided by the school; IB examinations/registration involve the IB organization's own fees where applicable.)

- Maturitetni tečaj (matriculation course) — for foreign students arriving from non-EU countries (where neither the student nor their parents are Slovenian tax residents) a school tuition for enrolment in the maturitetni tečaj is charged. For the 2025/26 academic year that tuition amount is EUR 2,886.11 (amount adopted by the school council). This is a per‑school‑year charge for the maturitetni tečaj.

Examination and exam-related fees (per exam / per candidate)

- Individual school exam (general school / other non‑matura exams): written only EUR 40.00; oral only EUR 20.00; written + oral together EUR 60.00. These itemised charges apply to the school's administered exams as listed in the school price list for exams.

- Maturitetni izpit (single maturita/subject as charged by the school) — EUR 34.00 per subject (school's portion).

- Celotna splošna matura (all five maturita subjects, school's portion) — EUR 140.00 per candidate. Note that candidates who are not enrolled as regular students must also pay the State Exam Centre (RIC) component according to the Centre's tariff; both proofs of payment (RIC and school) are required with the candidate's application. Candidates entitled to social assistance may be exempt from payment on presentation of the appropriate decision.

Other routine school fees and charges (items parents commonly pay)

- School meal (daily student malica): price is set in accordance with national rules and the ministry's determinations; parents/students pay a contribution for the school meal. Registration and de‑registration use the school eAsistent system; individual missed or cancelled meals are invoiced/adjusted according to the school meal rules (odjave at least one working day ahead; monthly billing adjustments). Parents receive billing and must pay the meal contribution according to the school's payment schedule.

- Textbooks and learning materials: the school operates a textbook fund (učbeniški sklad). Students may borrow textbooks from the fund for the school year and pay a rental (izposojevalnina) for each borrowed textbook; national rules cap the rental at no more than one‑third of the textbook's purchase price and allow discounts or exemptions for students in financial need. Parents may also incur costs for workbooks or subject‑specific materials where required.

- Student ID card: EUR 9.43 (replacement/initial charge as listed).

- Lost locker key: EUR 10.00 (replacement).

- Inter‑library loan: EUR 5.00.

- School pullover (school branded jumper) — listed item: EUR 17.00 (270‑year edition) or EUR 18.00 (2022 edition) where available for purchase.

- Administrative reminder fee (opomin): EUR 2.00; repair or damage costs charged at actual cost.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Exam registration: for candidates who are not regular enrolled students the school requires proof of payment of both the State Exam Centre (RIC) portion and the school's exam fees at the time of application; those payment proofs must be attached to the exam application. The school's exam price list defines the school portion per exam.

- School meals: invoicing and settlement are handled on a monthly basis; cancelled meals are reflected in the following month's billing. Timely de‑registration of a single meal must be made at least one working day before the meal (by 11:00) to avoid the full meal charge. Registration and cancellations are processed primarily through the eAsistent system.

- Maturitetni tečaj tuition (foreign students): the school council approved the tuition amount for the 2025/26 school year; enrolment billing will follow the school's enrolment and accounting procedures for the maturitetni tečaj (the published tuition amount is a per‑school‑year fee). Parents/candidates are expected to settle the tuition per the school's billing instructions at enrolment.

- School services and small fees (card issuance, pullover purchase, lost key, library fees): charged at the time of the service or when the item is issued; the school's price list for systemic services lists the standard amounts.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- Boarding: not applicable. Gimnazija Novo mesto is a day grammar school and does not operate on‑site boarding facilities; students requiring residential accommodation use local student dormitories or private accommodation arrangements.

Refund and cancellation information

- Exam fee exemption: candidates who demonstrate eligibility for social assistance (decision from the competent Center for Social Work) are exempt from payment for the school's exam fees.

- Exam de‑registration / cancellation: the school publishes an official deregistration form for withdrawal from the splošna matura (general maturity) and accepts official de‑registration; candidates should follow the published de‑registration procedure. In general practice for maturities, timely de‑registration (per the official rules and the State Exam Centre calendar) is the basis for any refund or non‑charging of fees; the school requires the appropriate cancellation paperwork.

- Other refunds (school meals, purchased items, course tuition) follow the school's internal rules and the specific price list or policy that governs that item (for example, meal cancellations and monthly billing adjustments are set out in the school meal rules). For social‑assistance‑based exemptions or other relief, parents should follow the school's published application procedures.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer to the school's TRR is provided and commonly used for school payments; the school's official account (TRR) is published in the school's organisation/vizitka information. The school's secretariat and accounting contacts are available for arranging payments and for issuing invoices.

- School meal payments and registration use the eAsistent electronic system (electronic registration and cancellation are supported; written forms are accepted as exceptions).

- Payments due to the State Exam Centre (RIC) are handled according to the RIC's payment rules and tariff for maturities; candidates who are not regular students must also settle the RIC component as part of their exam application.

- For small item purchases (school pullover, card issuance) the school issues the relevant charge at time of issue; standard practice is payment at issuance or by school invoice to be paid via bank transfer or according to instructions from the school's accounting office. The school's accounting and secretariat contact details are published for payment enquiries.

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Academics

Gimnazija Novo Mesto teaches IB (DP).

Curriculum
Gimnazija Novo mesto offers four gymnasium tracks: a general gymnasium with a sports section, a classical gymnasium, maturitetni tečaj, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), which began in the 2021/22 school year. In the general and sports tracks, students follow a published subject framework with core and elective subjects across the years. The IB Diploma Programme requires students to select six subjects (three at Higher Level and the rest at Standard Level) from six groups, and to complete Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS), and an Extended Essay (EE). The DP groups cover Group 1 Language and Literature (Literature A HL), Group 2 Language Acquisition (English B SL/HL and German B SL/HL), Group 3 Individuals and Societies (Geography SL/HL; Psychology SL/HL), Group 4 Sciences (Biology SL/HL; Chemistry SL/HL), Group 5 Mathematics (Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL/HL), and Group 6 Arts (Theatre SL/HL). The school publishes detailed information about the programs in its materials, and the IB Diploma Programme is delivered under IB governance with its language and assessment policies. In addition to IB, the school offers advanced language qualifications such as German language diplomas DSD I and II and the DELF diploma for French.

Exam Results
Based on maturity results, we rank among the most successful gymnasias in Slovenia.

Higher Education Progression
All fourth-year students receive individual counseling and assistance for university applications. Informational days at higher education institutions are held, for example on February 14–15, and students have access to information for university admissions.

Gifted and Talented
German language diplomas DSD I and II are available; examination for the German Language Diploma at levels B1 (taken in the 3rd year) and C1 (taken in the 4th year). Diploma at C1 enables study at any German university. The DELF French language diploma is available at levels A1/A2 to B2; a B2 diploma enables admission to French universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has an active Students Community with class representatives attending meetings led by the school president, and a student parliament that organizes performances, concerts and competitions. The Students Community cooperates with other secondary schools in Novo mesto and is represented at the national level by the Students' Organisation of Slovenia. The school offers compulsory extracurricular activities including Slovene citizenship, information technology and library science, music and cultural days, sports days, medical education, and education for non-violence, peace and the family. Since 2007, project week provides excursions and workshops to develop students' talents and interests.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school works with gifted students and with students having learning difficulties.
Parent Experience

History
The Novo mesto Grammar School is one of the oldest educational institutions in Slovenia, founded by Empress Maria Theresa in 1746 and originally run by the Franciscans. It has endured wars, political changes, and several reforms over its long history. The present building on Seidlova Street was built in 1912; the school changed from a six-year to an eight-year program in 1854, and in 1958 the eight-year program split into four-year basic and four-year upper levels. A reform in 1990 restored its grammar school status after a period as a Natural Science and Technical School, and renovation for its 250th anniversary began, with the building reopened in 1998. In 2012, a permanent history exhibition opened to mark the 100th anniversary of the building.

Community
Novo mesto Grammar School Students Community is very active. Class representatives attend meetings called by the school president where all important issues are discussed. They organize performances, concerts, and competitions and appoint students responsible for areas such as sports and culture. The Students Community cooperates with the students of other secondary schools in Novo mesto and with the Students' Organisation of Slovenia at the national level.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parents Council as part of its bodies of school management. The leadership consists of a headmistress and an assistant headmistress. The parents council, together with the teaching staff, the class teaching staff, and the subject teaching departments, participates in school governance. The class teacher and the student community organized in each class and led by the student parliament complete the management structure. The school also works with the national Students' Organisation of Slovenia through its student community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Novo mesto Grammar School is one of the oldest educational institutions in Slovenia, operating since 1746. The current building on Seidlova Street was built in 1912 and moved into after renovation in 1998. Since 2007, project week includes excursions and workshops. Practical lessons take place in computer-equipped classrooms, and a multimedia room is available for lessons. The library houses more than 20,000 items and hosts exhibitions and literary meetings; it provides COBISS/OPAC access and EIFL Direct resources.

Academic Facilities
Practical lessons are held in small groups in specially equipped classrooms, with each student having a personal computer. Each classroom has a computer, internet connectivity, and an LCD projector for instruction. A multimedia room with computers is available for lessons. The library contains more than 20,000 items and supports research with COBISS/OPAC and EIFL Direct resources; it is used for exhibitions and meetings. The German language diploma has been offered since 2000, with 10–20 students attaining level B2 or C1 each year.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extra curricular activities are divided into compulsory and optional categories. Compulsory activities include Slovene citizenship, information technology and library science, music and cultural days, sports days, medical education, and education for non-violence, peace and the family. Since 2007, there are project weeks with excursions and workshops tailored to students' interests. The Students Community is active, with class representatives and the student parliament organizing performances, concerts, and competitions, and appointing students to lead in areas such as sports and events. The school cooperates with other Slovenian high schools and participates in UNESCO-associated and Comenius projects with partner schools abroad.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a general grammar program and a classical grammar track, plus sports classes and a European class as part of the curriculum. It enrolled the first generation of students in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme on September 1, 2021. Students achieve exceptionally strong results in national competitions, including medals at olympiads in chemistry, biology, sociology, and geography. Projects and language studies are integrated into learning, including foreign language learning and other development initiatives.

Arts & Creative
Extracurricular activities include compulsory arts-related activities such as music and cultural days; optional extracurricular activities cover additional arts and cultural pursuits. Since 2007, the school has organized project weeks with excursions and workshops to develop students' talents. The school library hosts exhibitions and literary meetings, supporting research and creative work. Students participate in performances and concerts as part of the school's cultural life.

Cultural & Language
The school maintains international cooperation with UNESCO since 1997 and participates in a range of international projects. It engages in Comenius projects with partner schools in Belgium, Italy, Hungary, Germany, Portugal and the United Kingdom. Foreign language study is emphasized, and the German language diploma is offered as a formal certification. International cooperation includes exchanges and partnerships with European schools and programs.

Social & Hobbies
The Novo mesto Grammar School Students Community is highly active, with class representatives attending meetings of the student parliament and organizing performances, concerts, and competitions. The student community cooperates with other secondary schools in Novo mesto and with the national Students' Organisation of Slovenia. Extracurricular activities and the project week provide opportunities for social engagement, teamwork, and cultural events. The school hosts cultural events and student-led activities as part of its vibrant school life.

Community & Service
Compulsory extracurricular activities include Slovene citizenship, information technology and library science, music and cultural days, sports days, medical education, and education for non-violence, peace and the family. These activities foster social responsibility and civic engagement. The school participates in UNESCO and other international projects that promote community involvement and global awareness. Project-based activities and partnerships support service-oriented learning within the school community.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership opportunities exist through the students' parliament and class representatives. The school governance structure includes the headmistress, assistant headmistress, the parents council, teaching staff, and student bodies. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and international collaborations provide students with leadership and project-management experiences. The school collaborates with partner institutions on projects and exchanges to broaden professional and academic horizons.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The curriculum includes sports classes (sc) and regular physical education. Compulsory extracurricular activities include sports days, promoting physical activity and well-being. The presence of a sports track and European class contributes to a balanced educational experience that supports students' physical development and overall well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
Language A options: Slovene; Italian (self-taught); Hungarian (self-taught); Other languages (self-taught). Language B options: English; German. The DP is taught in English; the language of instruction is English for all DP courses. Slovene is used for essential explanations when necessary to avoid misunderstandings.

Bilingual Teaching
Gimnazija Novo mesto offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The DP is delivered in English; English is the working language and the language of instruction. Language B English is compulsory for all students, and Language B German is offered as the second Language B option. Language A options include Slovene (first language), Italian (self-taught), Hungarian (self-taught), and other languages (self-taught).
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Programs and overview. The school offers enrollment in the general gymnasium program, the gymnasium program with a sports track, the classical gymnasium program, and the maturitetni tečaj, and since 2021 the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Detailed information about the gymnasium programs and activities is published in the school publication. Informational presentations about the programs are held from November through February for pupils from primary schools and their parents, and presentations can take place at the primary school or at the gymnasium. Schools requesting presentations receive all information through the guidance service.

Scholarships
Step 2. Admissions process and timelines (summary). Enrollment for the first year for the 2026/27 school year will take place between June 16 and June 19, 2026; the exact times will be communicated to students by mail. Informational days at the school are scheduled for February 13 and 14, 2026. The GOV.SI documents contain the necessary information about enrollment in secondary schools.

Step 3. Sports-section admissions. For admission to the sports section, proofs of sporting achievements and deadlines for submission apply; sporting achievements are a special condition for entry. All forms for admission to the sports section are available on the MVI website. Required documents include a certificate from the national umbrella sports federation for admission to the sports section (Word, PDF) and instructions for filling out (PDF), and a coach's statement about cooperation with the sports coordinator (Word, PDF). The deadline for submitting documents is March 4, 2026.

Step 4. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) admissions. The deadline for submitting IB DP admission applications is Friday, March 13, 2026 (the last stamping date). Applications must be sent by registered mail labeled “Vpis v MM” to Gimnazija Novo mesto, Seidlova cesta 9, 8000 Novo mesto. The IB DP program will also be presented during information days on February 13–14, 2026. The following documents are required: Razpis za vpis v program mednarodne mature; Zloženka; Prijavnica za vpis v program (obrazec); Mnenje razrednika (obrazec); Mnenje učitelja (obrazec).

Step 5. Additional admission resources. There is a virtual tour and an introductory film for the school's programs, including the sports program, and the school provides informational content and information days to help prospective students become familiar with the offerings. For those considering admission, these resources are available to assist decision making.
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