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Ecole Française Internationale de Ljubljana

Slovenia, Ljubljana

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees €5,600 - 8,000
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 40
Type Co-educational
Opened 1992
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Slovenian, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Latin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages, Sport, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Ecole Française Internationale de Ljubljana is a French school affiliated with AEFE, serving ages 0 to 18. The school offers bespoke curriculum that weaves French and Slovenian cultures into daily learning, with a bilingual ethos. In the elementary years, English and Slovenian are taught as foreign languages by native-speaking teachers; English and Slovenian lessons total about 1 hour 45 minutes weekly, with English arts and music sessions of 45 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes depending on level. Slovenian instruction runs 2 to 3 hours per week. In middle school, language options extend to English, German, Spanish, Italian and Latin, delivered via CNED tutors, aligned with the French national program. High school leads to Baccalauréat. The school has welcomed students since 1992 and holds accreditation from the Slovenian Ministry of Education and Sports, while AEFE supports the bi-cultural, multilingual approach. Facilities include library, two gymnasia, outdoor spaces, and canteen service.

The Essentials

Ecole Française Internationale de Ljubljana has 40 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in French.

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.

Stages
Nursery and Kindergarten; Elementary School; Middle School and High School.

Type
French international school affiliated with AEFE (Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger).

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.

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.

Country affiliation
France (AEFE network).

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.
Diving Deeper

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 €.

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.

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ecole Française Internationale de Ljubljana ranges from EUR 5,600 to EUR 8,000 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Ecole Française Internationale de Ljubljana teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

Student Teacher Ratio
Lessons are conducted in small groups to promote learning.

Higher Education Progression
High School pupils are prepared for the Baccalauréat, which leads to higher education studies.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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.

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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches English and Slovene as language subjects; English is taught as a living foreign language alongside Slovene.

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.
Parent Experience

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.

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.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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.

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.

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.

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 Activities

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.

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.

Cultural & Language
The environment is multicultural and multilingual. Students learn Slovene according to the Slovene curriculum and begin foreign language studies early through play.

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.

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.
Languages

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.

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.
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.

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.
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