Slovenia, Ljubljana
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Vector International Academy is an independent international high school in Slovenia offering the IB Diploma Programme and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE for students aged 15 to 18. The school is accredited by the Slovene Ministry for Education. The IGCSE is awarded for ages 15 to 16 and the IB Diploma Programme for ages 16 to 18. The campus is housed in the historic 1905 St. Stanislav's Institute building, pairing a traditional setting with modern amenities. A state-of-the-art library supports quiet study and research. Students have access to multiple gyms and a range of sports, including climbing, bouldering, table tennis, and floorball, with additional activities offered by St Stanislav's Institute. An on-site kitchen and cafeteria provide daily meals, and green spaces overlook hills and mountains. On-site accommodation is available for IB students arriving from abroad. The Learning Support program and a School Management System help monitor attendance, assignments, and grades.
Vector International Academy has 63 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.
Vector International Academy is located at Štula 23, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, on the St Stanislav's Institute campus. It is easily accessible from major highways and city bus lines.
International GCSE for ages 15/16; IB Diploma Programme for ages 16-18.
Independent international high school offering the IB Diploma Programme and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE.
Slovenia; accredited by the Slovene Ministry for Education.
School day starts with arrival at 08:00, Form Time at 08:10, Periods from 08:30 to 15:30 with Breaks 10:00–10:15 and 11:45–12:00, Lunch 13:30–14:00.
Annual tuition at Vector International Academy ranges from EUR 14,600 to EUR 17,320 for 2026/27.
Vector International Academy teaches Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 15 to 18.
International GCSE awarded by Pearson Edexcel (UK) for ages 15-16; IB Diploma Programme awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organisation for ages 16-18.
Gateway to universities internationally; students are guided throughout the four years in choosing and preparing for their university destinations.
The school provides a high-quality learning environment with small class sizes and strong relationships with students, in partnership with parents and the wider community. To help students discover and develop their academic, social and emotional potentials, staff are dedicated to a caring, respectful and stimulating learning environment. The mission emphasizes helping students develop self-reflective and self-directed practices to live meaningful, active lives with an understanding of local and global challenges. The school values engagement, challenge, cooperation, resilience, opportunities and lifelong learning. Pastoral care and daily form-tutor contact support student wellbeing.
Learning Support is provided to help students access content. During individual study sessions, students benefit from tailored approaches aimed to make content accessible. This information is presented in the Learning Support provision under Facilities and Services.
Pastoral Care provides daily wellbeing support for students. Each year group meets with their form tutor daily, and the form tutor's primary role is the pastoral support and wellbeing of students. The mission emphasises a caring, respectful and stimulating learning environment that supports social and emotional development. The learning environment, characterized by small class sizes and strong relationships, underpins student wellbeing as part of everyday school life.
Pastoral Care supports safeguarding and student welfare. Each year group meets daily with a form tutor, whose primary role is pastoral support and the wellbeing of students. A school management system connects teachers, students and parents to monitor attendance, assignments and progress, enabling regular oversight of student welfare.
1. In-person meetings with every new family are required. These meetings establish mutual understanding of admission expectations and programme structure. When possible, a 'taster' day is offered, during which interviews, entry assessments and a tour of the facilities take place. The school operates open enrolment and welcomes students who can rise to the challenge.
2. Entry points are the first and third years. The two-year structure of IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme means other entries are discussed and evaluated on an individual basis, always with the student's best interest in mind. Both the IGCSE and IB DP are two-year programs.
3. The 2026/27 VIA Application Form is used to apply for Year 10 (International GCSE) or Year 12 (IB Diploma Programme). The form collects details such as child's name, date of birth, address, nationality, languages spoken at home, and entry programme. It asks for previous schooling experience, hobbies and interests, medical conditions, learning support needs, and any special considerations. Supporting documents include ID page of the passport and the two most recent school reports; there is also space for other documents.
4. For inquiries and applications, contact VIA Vector International Academy at Štula 23, 1000 Ljubljana. These channels handle admission inquiries and application submissions.