Ecole Française Internationale de Ljubljana vs European School Ljubljana

	E Ecole Française Internationale de Ljubljana Ljubljana, Slovenia	E European School Ljubljana Ljubljana, Slovenia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,600 - 8,000	Fees / year €5,069 - 7,605
Age range	Age range 0 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 40	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French	Instruction language Slovenian, English
Opened	Opened 1992	Opened 2018
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in Ljubljana, Slovenia, at Ulica Dušana Kraigherja 2, 1000 Ljubljana. It has on-site facilities including a library, a gym, and outdoor play areas. The playground includes a space in the Livada School Park.	Location Ljubljana School Center, European School Ljubljana, Aškerčeva cesta 1, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Stages	Stages Nursery and Kindergarten; Elementary School; Middle School and High School.	Stages Educates pupils aged 4 to 18. It comprises Early Education; Primary Level (5 years) in English and Slovene language sections; Secondary Level (7 years) in Slovene and English language sections; the Secondary Programme ends with the European Baccalaureate.
School type	School type French international school affiliated with AEFE (Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger).	School type European School
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix More than 15 nationalities are represented. More than a third of pupils are Slovenian, about a third are French or binational, and a quarter are other nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Slovenian and English language instruction begins in kindergarten. From CP to CM2, English is taught for 2 hours per week and Slovenian for 3 hours per week by native-speaker teachers. Middle school offers English, Slovenian, German, Spanish, Italian and Latin in addition to Slovenian.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France (AEFE network).	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School day runs Monday 8:00–15:00; Tuesday 8:00–15:00; Wednesday 8:00–12:00; Thursday 8:00–15:00; Friday 8:00–12:00. Day care operates on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:30–8:00 and 15:00–17:00; Wednesday and Friday 7:30–8:00 and 12:00–17:00.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and first-registration fees - Application fee (frais de dossier à la demande) : EUR 65. - First registration fee (droit de première inscription, payable at first administrative registration) : EUR 320. These fees are mandatory and non‑refundable in case of withdrawal. Tuition fees by school year (annual) and per semester (50% / 50%) — rates shown for a private/individual payer ("Physical person") and for an employer payer ("Employer") - Nursery / TPS (full‑time daycare included): Annual EUR 5,600 (Physical person) — Per semester EUR 2,800. Employer rate: Annual EUR 7,030 — Per semester EUR 3,515. - Maternelle (from PS): Annual EUR 5,600 — Per semester EUR 2,800. Employer rate: Annual EUR 7,030 — Per semester EUR 3,515. - Primary (élémentaire): Annual EUR 6,060 — Per semester EUR 3,030. Employer rate: Annual EUR 7,730 — Per semester EUR 3,865. - Middle School (6ème): Annual EUR 6,900 — Per semester EUR 3,450. Employer rate: Annual EUR 7,885 — Per semester EUR 3,942.50. - Middle School (5ème–3ème): Annual EUR 7,800 — Per semester EUR 3,900. Employer rate: Annual EUR 8,920 — Per semester EUR 4,460. Note: CNED enrolment cost is included up to EUR 1,000 for Collège (5ème–3ème). - High School (lycée): Annual EUR 8,000 — Per semester EUR 4,000. Employer rate: Annual EUR 9,024 — Per semester EUR 4,512. Note: CNED enrolment cost is included up to EUR 1,050 for Lycée. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment options offered: annual payment (single transaction), semestrial payment (two instalments of 50% / 50%), or monthly direct debit (prélèvement automatique mensuel). Discounts apply for certain payment methods and sibling arrangements. Invoices are issued according to the chosen schedule; meal invoices are sent monthly unless annual payment is selected. - Discount rules stated: 4% reduction on tuition if paid in one single payment (when paid by the stated deadline), 2% reduction if direct debit is set up before August, and sibling discounts (4% for 2nd child; 10% for 3rd; 15% for 4th; 20% for 5th, etc.). These discounts apply to tuition only, not to other fees. - Bank‑transfer details and method: All payments are made by bank transfer to the school association account (no cash accepted). The account shown for payments is held at SKB Banka, IBAN: SI56 03100 10011 60477, BIC/SWIFT: SKBASI2X (payments are to the Association of Parents' organisation). Contact for finance: ape@efljubljana.com or secretariat@efljubljana.com. - Late payment: The school may charge statutory interest and can refuse re‑registration for unpaid balances. Boarding fees - The school does not operate boarding (internat) facilities and therefore no boarding fees apply; the school's published information covers day provision, daycare and holiday daycare only. Other costs and ancillary fees - Teaching‑materials fee (frais de matériel pédagogique) and mandatory insurance (responsabilité civile / pupil insurance) are charged and included on the first invoice of the school year. For nursery/TPS the care material fee is EUR 140 and the insurance shown for TPS is EUR 38; morning snack (5 days) for TPS is EUR 210 (these specific items are listed for the creche/TPS level). - School lunch: meal packages are charged separately; meal invoices are issued monthly (or can be included under an annual option). In case of prolonged absence of at least 5 consecutive days with prior justification, a pro‑rata refund of meals may be processed at the end of the school year for the absence period (secretariat must be informed ahead of absence). Meal prices are dependent on the contracted supplier and may be adjusted during the year if supplier prices change. - Daycare (during school hours): Full‑time daycare package EUR 650 per year. Personalized packages are available per the daycare regulation. Holiday daycare (during school holidays): Full day (08:00–17:00, lunch not included) EUR 20; Half day (08:00–12:00 or 13:00–17:00, lunch not included) EUR 13. - Clubs and study (extracurricular): Semester fees for clubs are indicated as EUR 100 for the 1st and 2nd club and EUR 70 per club for 3 or more clubs (per semester). A 10% discount is offered for children registered to the full‑time daycare package for certain activities. Clubs only run if a minimum enrollment is reached. Extra activities, outings, trips, photos and specific project costs are invoiced separately as they occur. Refunds and non‑refund conditions - Application and first registration fees are non‑refundable in case of withdrawal. - Meal fees: a pro‑rata refund for the school lunches is possible for prolonged absences (minimum 5 consecutive days) with prior justification and notification to the secretariat; this refund is handled at the end of the school year. - General rule stated in admissions: other fees and costs incurred during the year (for example outings, certain activities) are not reimbursed; non‑payment of agreed fees can prevent re‑registration for the following year. Accepted payment methods - Bank transfer to the school association account (IBAN: SI56 03100 10011 60477, BIC: SKBASI2X). Cash is not accepted. The school indicates direct debit as the usual method for monthly payments. Contact addresses for financial matters: ape@efljubljana.com and secretariat@efljubljana.com. Brief note on unavailable items - The school's published materials provide detailed annual tuition and the ancillary charges listed above, plus the stated payment schedules and discounts. Specific separate boarding/pension fees are not listed because the school does not operate boarding; a separate annual re‑registration amount (if any beyond the first‑registration fee shown) is not specified in the published tables.	Fee details Overview for academic year 2025/26 (used where 2026/27 fees are not yet published): - Early Education (age 4–5) — EUR 5,069 per child, per academic year. - Primary programme (P1–P5) — EUR 5,069 per child, per academic year. - Secondary programme (S1–S7) — EUR 7,605 per child, per academic year. Application fees - No separate application or one‑off registration fee amount is published in the school's publicly available enrolment materials for the 2025/26 information set. Tuition fees by year group and per term - Tuition is published as an annual amount by programme (Early Education, Primary, Secondary) as listed above. The school's published materials state annual fees rather than a per‑term breakdown; no fixed per‑term amounts are published in the available fee information. Annual tuition applies per child. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued electronically by declaration option; the school provides a signed declaration form for parents to approve receipt of all invoices electronically. Specific published invoice dates, instalment schedule, or payment deadlines are not provided in the publicly available enrolment and policy documents. Boarding fees (if applicable) - No boarding programme or boarding‑fee schedule is published for the European School Ljubljana; boarding accommodation is not listed among the school's programme offerings. Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, meals, supplies, trips) - Book lists and school supply lists are provided for each year; the cost of books and supplies is an additional parental expense but specific prices are not listed in the school's published supply documents. Meal provision is offered as an option (morning snack and optional lunch) but meal prices are not published in the fee materials linked to the school pages. Additional potential costs (educational trips, exam fees, optional extracurricular fees, school photos, specialist materials) are not listed as fixed amounts in the publicly available fee information. Refund information - No published refund policy, deposit/guarantee amounts, or explicit tuition‑refund procedure is included in the school's publicly available enrolment policy or forms for the referenced academic information. Fee payment options - The published materials include an electronic‑invoicing declaration but do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer details, credit card acceptance, or online payment portal) in the publicly available admissions and policy documents. Notes on effective year and unpublished details - The numeric fee figures above are those published for the 2025/26 academic year where programme fees are shown. Enrolment for the 2026/27 school year is announced, but a specific 2026/27 fee schedule has not been published in the school's publicly available materials as of March 17, 2026. The school's enrolment and policy documents do not publish a per‑term breakdown, an application fee figure, a detailed billing timetable, boarding fees, explicit refund terms, or the list of accepted payment methods.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Day care is available before and after classes. Morning care runs from 7:00 to 8:05 am. Afternoon daycare is offered daily: 3:15–5:30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 12:15–5:30 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. A full-time daycare package costs 650 €/year. Holiday daycare during school holidays is available: full day 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch not included) for 20 €; half-day options 8:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm for 13 €.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Lunch is provided by an external service provider. For all children in kindergarten, a morning snack is provided. All students have snacks (morning and/or afternoon) and lunch in class, with recess after meals. Lunch costs 4.25 € (school year 2021/2022). Children may also bring a lunch box. Weekly lunch menus are published on the site: FR menu 9.5.-13.5 and SI menu 9.5.-13.5.	Food options Meal service is offered for Primary and Secondary; a Menu Primary and Secondary is published and allergens are listed (gluten, lactose, walnuts, fish, soy, peanuts, eggs, mustard seeds, sesame seeds, shellfish, lupin, celery leaves, sulfur dioxide and sulphites). The school kitchen prepares meals, with a lunch featuring traditional dishes from nearby European countries and seasonal fruit from local orchards; the aim is to use locally sourced ingredients and to reduce food waste and plastic packaging in lunchboxes.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of the AEFE network and is supported by AEFE. It is homologated by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and follows the French national education program, and it is accredited by the Slovenian Ministry of Education and Sports, enabling smooth transfer between the French and Slovenian systems.	Governance and ownership The European School Ljubljana Programme is provided by the European School Ljubljana, established by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia as an organisational unit within the Ljubljana School Centre.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The EFL Ljubljana offers a bi-cultural education for all children, integrating French and Slovenian cultures. The elementary program teaches English and Slovenian as foreign languages, with English and Slovenian taught by native-speaking teachers. From CP to CM2, English lessons total 1 hour 45 minutes per week, with English arts and music classes adding 45 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes per week depending on level, and Slovenian instruction totaling 2 to 3 hours per week. In the middle school, languages offered beyond Slovenian include English, German, Spanish, Italian and Latin. The middle school curriculum is delivered through CNED (Centre National d'Enseignement à Distance) with tutors, following the French national education program on site. In high school, pupils are prepared for the Baccalauréat, which leads to higher education studies.	Curriculum details The Primary Level consists of 5 years and is delivered in two language sections: English and Slovene. The first foreign language is taught from P1, with options English, German or French, and Slovene is taught as an additional subject. The Secondary Level lasts 7 years and ends with the European Baccalaureate. It is offered in two language sections: Slovene and English. In S1, students learn additional foreign languages and may choose from German, French, Italian, Spanish and Slovene, and from S3 onward some subjects are taught in the student's chosen first foreign language.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Lessons are conducted in small groups to promote learning.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression High School pupils are prepared for the Baccalauréat, which leads to higher education studies.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school's first mission is to provide and promote an education of excellence so that all students can succeed and progress. It develops critical thinking, curiosity and autonomy to prepare students for the challenges of today and tomorrow. The values of Liberty, Equality, Solidarity, Mutual Respect, Non-discrimination, Secularism, Citizenship and Dialogue between cultures guide the school. Civic and moral education is practiced to foster dialogue, solidarity and autonomy, and human rights education including rights of the child and gender equality is integrated throughout the curriculum.	Social & emotional learning The school counsellor, Petra Vincetič, works with students, parents, and teachers to support wellbeing and learning. She helps identify and support students with special educational needs. She assists students with learning difficulties and those facing personal or family challenges. She helps students under stress and resolves conflicts among peers. She assists teachers in addressing conflictual situations in the classroom and promotes their psychological literacy. Parents may turn to her for help with their children's development, their study habits, and with behavioural and emotional problems.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Only chronic illnesses (such as asthma, diabetes, allergies) may be the subject of an Individualized Support Plan (PAI) between the family, the treating physician and the teacher to define treatment modalities as needed.	Special educational needs (SEN) The European School Ljubljana addresses learning difficulties under the Placement of Children with Special Needs Act. It uses a five-stage model: 1) teacher assistance during lessons; 2) school counsellor's assistance; 3) additional individual and/or group lessons; 4) professional opinion and assistance from an external expert; 5) an educational programme with adapted implementation (Decision on Placement). The school offers learning help, help in overcoming deficits or disorders, and a counselling service. The counselling service provides a supportive environment for students, parents, education professionals, and school employees. If needed, a student may receive an educational programme with adapted implementation and additional professional assistance.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school teaches English and Slovene as language subjects; English is taught as a living foreign language alongside Slovene.	English as an additional language The Primary Level is run in two language sections: English and Slovene. The first foreign language is taught from the P1 onwards, and students can select between English, German and French, with Slovene as an additional subject. The Secondary Level is held in two language sections (Slovene and English). Other foreign languages are taught in S1, and students may choose from German, French, Italian, Spanish and Slovene. From S3 onwards, some subjects are taught in the student's chosen first foreign language.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The School Counsellor's Office supports mental wellbeing by assisting students under stress and those facing personal or family challenges. The counsellor helps identify and support students with learning difficulties and those with special educational needs. She works with students, parents, and teachers to address conflictual relationships and promote psychological literacy among staff. She provides guidance on development, study habits, and behavioral concerns. Contact: Petra Vincetič, petra.vincetic@sclj.si, +386 31 704 319.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Access to the EFL is via the school's main entrance; the Livada entrance is not to be used. For Maternelle classes, parents may accompany their child in the corridor to help with dressing. For CP to CM2 and the middle school, students are welcomed at the building entrance and go to class independently. If a student must leave during the day, it is only with the authorization of their legal guardians or a person they have written authorization for, and an early departure form must be signed at the time of departure. A cantine service is offered during the lunch break with supervision. Repeated or unjustified lateness disrupts school operations. The school provides school insurance covering civil liability and personal protection, and physical education is compulsory. The school upholds secularism, and education on human rights, including the rights of the child and gender equality, is part of the program.	Safeguarding The counselling service guarantees a supportive environment for students, parents, education professionals, and school staff. The school follows a structured five-stage process to address learning difficulties, from teacher support to placement with adapted implementation. The counsellor's role includes safeguarding-related support by coordinating help for students' emotional and educational needs and facilitating collaboration among families and school staff.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The library is supervised by a parent representative and welcomes students, manages loans and book returns, and stores the school's collections. It introduces children to new books and stories and hosts workshops for teachers on topics such as water, Africa, the Francophonie contest, and carpet-reading. The school has two gymnasiums: a large multisport gym for basketball, volleyball, handball, indoor soccer and hockey, plus racket sports like badminton and table tennis; a smaller gym is equipped for gymnastics, martial arts and high jumping, with space for dance and yoga. There are multiple outdoor spaces including a rubber-surfaced area for the youngest children with tricycles and sandbox, a play area in Livada School Park, and facilities for football and basketball for older students. The school uses an external canteen service for lunch, with snacks and lunch served in classrooms at 12:00.	Facilities overview The school educates pupils aged 4 to 18 in a culturally and linguistically rich environment, ensuring international recognition and a smooth transition to national education systems and other European Schools in the EU.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Two gymnasiums provide for a broad PE program: the large multisport gym supports basketball, volleyball, handball, indoor soccer, and hockey, and allows badminton and table tennis. The small gym is equipped for gymnastics, martial arts, and high jumping, with space for dance, yoga and motor-skills activities for younger students. Outdoor spaces accommodate football and basketball for older students, supporting a diverse PE curriculum.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The library is supervised by a parent representative and welcomes students, manages loans and book returns, and stores the collections. It introduces children to new books and stories and offers workshops to teachers on topics such as water, Africa, and the Francophonie, as well as carpet-reading sessions. Aline is digitizing the catalog to support a new library website, enabling easier access to the library's resources.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The French school offers a wide range of after-school workshops open to students as well as external children who already have knowledge of French and want to continue expressing themselves in French. Extracurricular activities are also offered in English and Slovenian. Clubs include Music School, Handball, Painting with watercolors, Ping Pong, Yoga, Little Ecologists, Cambridge Exam Preparations, IT Programming - KiberOne, Arts, Rhythmic Gymnastics - KRG Špica, Sport games, Cardio Training, History & Geography in Slovenian, Cooking & Baking, Drama Club, Circus Arts. Some clubs are conducted in English or Slovenian.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The French school of Ljubljana is a multilingual kindergarten and school that has welcomed children of all nationalities from 1 to 18 years old since 1992. It is approved by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and follows the French Educational Program, and it is accredited by the Slovenian Ministry of Education and Sports, enabling easy transitions between the two systems. Students become bilingual and often trilingual, gaining linguistic and cultural skills. Slovenian is taught from kindergarten, with three hours of Slovenian per week beginning in CP, in line with Slovenian regulations. The school is supported by AEFE, the Agency for French Education Abroad.	History 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.
Community	Community Students learn in a multilingual and multicultural setting, with many teachers bilingual in French and Slovenian. Slovenian is taught to all students from kindergarten, with three hours weekly from CP. Class projects support coherent, dynamic teaching and school life emphasizes cultural openness through extracurricular activities. The AEFE network supports the school, aligning its curriculum with the French Ministry of Education while integrating Slovenian elements.	Community 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.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school has a non-profit Parents' Association (APE) run by the parents of students. All parents may become members and vote on the board by submitting the agreement form at the start of the school year. The APE board plays a crucial role in the school's functioning, supervising administrative and financial matters, and it collaborates on pedagogical projects with teachers as well as on extracurricular activities and overall school development. Contact: ape@efljubljana.com.	Parent teacher association 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.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The EFL offers a bicultural education for all children. Languages are learned early through play, with Slovene taught in small groups according to the Slovene curriculum.	Academic & intellectual 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.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Extracurricular activities include sports, languages, music, dance, artistic expression, theatre, board games, and a video club. The program provides a rich and high-quality range of activities.	Arts & creative 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.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The environment is multicultural and multilingual. Students learn Slovene according to the Slovene curriculum and begin foreign language studies early through play.	Cultural & language 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.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Clubs are offered as part of school life. Students can pursue personal interests through a broad range of activities that include sports, languages, music, dance, and theatre.	Social & hobbies 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.
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Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing School hours are Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 to 15:00, Wednesday from 8:00 to 12:00, Thursday from 8:00 to 15:00, and Friday from 8:00 to 12:00. Daycare is available before and after school: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 to 8:00 and 15:00 to 17:00; Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 to 8:00 and 12:00 to 17:00.	Lifestyle & wellbeing 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.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision 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.	Language provision English and Slovene are the languages of instruction used across levels. Primary Level has two language sections: English and Slovene; the first foreign language is taught from P1, and students can choose English, German, or French, with Slovene as an additional subject. The Secondary Programme is conducted in Slovene and English; in S1, foreign languages include German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Slovene; from S3 onward, some subjects are taught in the chosen first foreign language. The Secondary Programme ends with the European Baccalaureate.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching 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.	Bilingual teaching Bilingual teaching is offered in two language sections: English and Slovene. Early Education is in English. Primary Level runs in two language sections, English and Slovene. Secondary Level runs in two language sections, Slovene and English.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. First-time application documents. The International French School of Ljubljana accepts children from 1 to 18 years old from all nationalities. For first-time enrollment in nursery, preschool, elementary, middle, or high school, provide the child's birth certificate (or equivalent), a photocopy of the parents' identity document or passport, and a vaccination certificate. If the child has previously studied at another school, include a certificate of withdrawal and the current year's school report. 2. Submit the enrollment application and contact for enrollment. 3. Arrival and departure during the year. Admission during the school year is possible (restricted for TPS admissions that can only be done until December 31 for pedagogical reasons). In this case, tuition fees are calculated based on the student's presence (all months are due in full). Leaving during the school year requires one month's notice to receive a proportional refund of tuition; any month started is due in full and other costs are non-refundable. 4. Payment, fees, and discounts. Tuition can be paid annually with a 4% discount, semi-annually in two installments, or via automatic monthly debit with a 2% discount. Discounts apply for siblings (4% for the 2nd child, 10% for the 3rd, 15% for the 4th, 20% for the 5th). Invoices for tuition and additional charges (outings, daycare, photos, meals, etc.) are issued and paid by bank transfer to the Parents Association account; cash payments are not accepted. Tuition is not subject to VAT. Late payment may incur default interest under Slovenian law, and non-payment can affect future enrollment. 5. Registration documents. Documents for registration to EFIL include Nursery: EN – Financial Regulation 2023-2024 (Creche-TPS); Kindergarten to High School: EN – Financial Regulation 2023-2024 -PS-lycée; and Contract: ENG_SLO Contract 2023-2024.	Admissions Early Education has an English Section for children aged 4–5. Enrolment for the 2025/2026 school year is available. The annual fee is 5,069 EUR per child. Primary Level Programme lasts 5 years and is offered in English and Slovene language sections. The first foreign language is taught from P1; students can choose between English, German and French; Slovene is an additional subject. Enrolment for the 2025/2026 school year is available in all primary years. The annual fee is 5,069 EUR per child. Secondary Level Programme lasts 7 years and ends with the European Baccalaureate. The Secondary programme is held in two language sections: Slovene and English. Other foreign languages offered include German, French, Italian, Spanish and Slovene. Enrolment for the 2024/2025 school year is available in opened secondary classes. The annual fee is 7,605 EUR per child.
Scholarships	Scholarships French families with low incomes can apply for tuition assistance in the form of scholarships. The scholarships cover total or partial tuition fees for the AEFE-affiliated French educational institutions. They are allocated according to the families' financial and patrimonial situation, their composition, and the financial burden of schooling; the scholarship is paid directly to the school. Award criteria and the calculation method are fixed by AEFE. The child of French nationality, registered in the French register outside France, must reside in the consular district with one or both parents and be enrolled in a French school; children in kindergarten must be 3 years old in the relevant calendar year to be eligible.	Scholarships —
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