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European School Ljubljana

Slovenia, Ljubljana

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Slovenian, English
Fees €5,069 - 7,605
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Slovenian
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

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.

The Essentials

European School Ljubljana has instruction in Slovenian, English.

Location
Ljubljana School Center, European School Ljubljana, Aškerčeva cesta 1, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

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.

Type
European School
Diving Deeper

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.

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at European School Ljubljana ranges from EUR 5,069 to EUR 7,605 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

European School Ljubljana teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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)
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 (EAL)
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
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
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.
Parent Experience

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
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 (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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
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
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
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.

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.
Languages

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 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.
Admissions

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.
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