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Gimnazija Bezigrad

Slovenia, Ljubljana

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1101
Type Co-educational
Opened 1908
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Slovenian, German, French, Spanish, Russian
Typical class size 27
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Gimnazija Bežigrad is an international school in Ljubljana offering IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme alongside a bespoke Slovenian gymnasium pathway for students aged 11 to 18. The school is based at Peričeva ulica 4 and carries a history dating to 1908, when it began as the German Gymnasium; it later adopted Slovenian language instruction and, in 1990, began offering the International Baccalaureate program. The curriculum combines the IB framework with a four‑year Slovenian gymnasium track, with a balance of core subjects, language study in English, Slovene, German, French and Spanish, and a flexible set of electives. The campus features a school library that uses the COBISS catalog and provides meals through a dining service. Bežigrad runs a wide range of extracurriculars, including international exchanges, DELF and DSD diplomas, and a Healthy School program. Notable student activities include Bežigrajski multipraktiki, Talent Show, Bežirock, and a research and community service culture.

Peričeva ulica 4, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

The Essentials

Gimnazija Bezigrad has 1,101 pupils, typical class sizes of 27.

Location
Peričeva ulica 4, 1000 Ljubljana. The city is Ljubljana, Slovenia. The postal code is 1000. The school is Gimnazija Bežigrad.

Stages
MYP; DP; Mednarodna matura (International Matura).

Type
International school

School day structure
Classes run mostly from the first to the seventh period. After-school activities and electives usually take place after lessons. Afternoon teaching may occur only for students in the International Matura and International School programs. Morning timetable: Period 0: 7:10–7:55; Period 1: 8:00–8:45; Period 2: 8:50–9:35; Period 3: 9:40–10:25; Main break: 10:25–10:55; Period 4: 10:55–11:40; Period 5: 11:45–12:30; Period 6: 12:35–13:20; Period 7: 13:25–14:10. Afternoon timetable: Period 1: 14:15–15:00; Period 2: 15:05–15:50; Period 3: 15:55–16:40; Period 4: 16:45–17:30. Educational activities run Monday–Thursday from 7:00 to 17:30, and Friday from 7:00 to 14:10.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school provides school meals (snack and lunch). Enrollment and withdrawal are managed via forms: guidance for enrolling in school meals for 2nd through 4th year students; a form to enroll for a school snack; a form to enroll for a school lunch; a form to withdraw from a school snack; and a SEPA consent with the catering provider Badovinac.

Governance and Ownership
The school is an educational establishment (vzgojno-izobraževalni zavod) Gimnazija Bežigrad, established by a founding decision.
Fees
Application fees

- Parents must submit an application form in June and pay a registration (application) fee at the time of application. The registration fee is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees (by year group / term)

- Gimnazija Bežigrad is a state secondary school (including its International School unit). Compulsory secondary education places in public schools are publicly funded and there is no published annual tuition charge for standard state‑funded places.

- The school does not publish per‑year or per‑term tuition amounts for the International School on its public information pages. No specific tuition schedule by year group or term is published.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The registration fee is payable at the time the application is submitted in June and is non‑refundable.

- Textbooks supplied through the school textbook lending system are distributed in the last days before the start of term; a rental (loan) fee is charged at the time of issue (the school sets the fee, up to a maximum of one quarter of the book's purchase price). Compensation is charged if a returned textbook is excessively damaged. Students receiving state subsidy for meals may request (partial) exemption from the textbook rental fee.

- School meals (snack and/or lunch) are subscribed to before term starts (or via the school e‑Assistant during the year). Meal registrations and cancellations follow published deadlines; cancellations for illness or justified absence must be made by the stated cut‑offs. Prices for snacks and lunches are handled administratively and are not published on the school's public registration instructions.

- The school lists a transaction account number for payments (Št. trans. računa: 01100 - 6030694606) that is used for bank transfers. For dormitory billing (see Boarding), direct debit / SEPA recurring debit is offered by the student dormitory.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Gimnazija Bežigrad itself does not operate boarding as part of the school tuition; boarding for students is provided separately by the nearby student dormitory (Dijaški dom Bežigrad). The dormitory sets and publishes its own price list and billing rules.

- Dijaški dom Bežigrad gives a reference base monthly charge composed of accommodation plus food calculated for 22 working days per month; the stated base amount is EUR 275.50 for 22 working days (month). The dormitory accepts monthly billing and offers direct debit (SEPA) as a payment method. Any definitive boarding contract, availability and exact monthly charge are managed by the dormitory directly.

Other costs and routine fees

- Textbook rental: a lending fee up to 25% of purchase price is charged for loaned textbooks; workbooks for Slovenian and foreign languages are not included in the lending pool and must be provided by students. Damaged or excessively worn returns may incur compensation charges. Students with a state subsidy for meals may ask for partial exemption from the textbook rental fee.

- School meals: subscriptions for snacks and lunches are required for those who wish to use the service; registration, menu selection and cancellation are managed through the school's e‑Assistant (or specified registration periods). Meal pricing is administrative and not published in the school's registration instructions. Cancellation windows and procedures are specified for temporary and final cancellations.

- Extracurricular activities, project days, field trips and subject‑related excursions may carry separate charges; specific amounts and billing procedures for such activities are set on a per‑activity basis and are not published as a standing school fee schedule.

- Uniform: no school uniform requirement or uniform fee is published for Gimnazija Bežigrad on the school's public pages.

Refund information

- The registration (application) fee is explicitly non‑refundable.

- Textbook lending: refunds are not described, but compensation is required for excessively damaged returned books and partial exemptions from rental fees are available for students with state meal subsidies.

- School meals: procedures for temporary and final cancellation are published; any refunds or billing adjustments for cancelled meals follow the published meal‑service cancellation rules and administrative practice.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer to the school transaction account is listed (Št. trans. računa: 01100 - 6030694606).

- Meal subscriptions and related administration are managed electronically through the school's e‑Assistant (electronic system used for registration, selection and cancellation).

- For boarding at Dijaški dom Bežigrad, direct debit (SEPA recurring debit) is available and explicitly described as a payment option; the dormitory issues monthly bills.

Summary of findings and remaining gaps (concise):

- The school publishes policies (requirement to pay a non‑refundable registration fee at application; textbook lending rental rules; meal subscription procedures) and provides an account number for transfers, but it does not publish specific monetary amounts for the registration/application fee, per‑year or per‑term tuition for the International School, or meal prices on its public information pages. Where boarding applies, the nearby student dormitory publishes a base monthly charge (EUR 275.50 for 22 working days). The material above lists all fees and procedures explicitly published; explicit amounts for registration, tuition and meals were not published.
Academics

Gimnazija Bezigrad teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
Gimnazija Bežigrad offers a four‑year gymnasium curriculum in Slovenian. Compulsory subjects include Slovenian (4 hours per week), Mathematics (4), First Foreign Language (3), Second Foreign Language (3), History (2), and Physical Education (3). Music (1.5) and Visual Arts (1.5) are included in the program, with Geography (2), Biology (2), Chemistry (2), and Physics (2) also taught. Psychology (2) and Sociology (2) appear in later years, Philosophy (2) in the third year, and Informatics (2). Elective subjects (Izbirni predmeti) are offered with variable hours, and Active Citizenship (Aktivno državljanstvo) adds additional hours; Compulsory elective content (Obvezne izbirne vsebine) totals 265 hours across the four years. Total weekly hours are 32 in the first three years and 29–33 in the fourth year. The school can adjust elective hours for different tracks and matura preparation.

Exam Results
General Matura consists of Slovene, Mathematics, a foreign language, and two elective subjects. The school provides preparation for Matura in electives including German (DSD), English (FCE and ACE), and French (DELF). In 2024/2025, 211 students took the Matura in the gimnazija program, 210 passed; the average score was 25.5 points; 39 students achieved 30+ points (gold maturants); in the international Matura, 11 of 21 earned gold medals.

Higher Education Progression
The Matura is a prerequisite for admission to university study programs.

Gifted and Talented
Bežigrad runs a broad gifted and talented program. Since 2016 it has been an European Talent Point and a member of the European network for gifted. In 2022/23 the school offered 110 clubs with 90 mentors; 583 pupils submitted the talent discovery report, 252 signed the gifted program, 438 attended competition preparation, and 633 participated in clubs and activities. 1435 contestants took part in contests; 183 won silver and 141 won gold or other prizes nationally; 47 pupils placed in the top three nationally; 15 pupils reached international Olympiads in astronomy, physics, mathematics, and economics.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a School Counselling Service with a team of specialists: Marija Dominko Gabor (univ. dipl. psih., school psychologist), Andreja Pavlovčič (mag. prof. soc. ped.), Pia Krajnc (univ. dipl. soc. del.), and Karin Turk (mag. psi., teacher of psychology). Office hours for these counselling professionals are: Marija Dominko Gabor, Andreja Pavlovčič, and Pia Krajnc, daily 8.00–12.00; Karin Turk, Monday and Tuesday 9.00–10.00.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The counselling staff includes a school psychologist and a social pedagogy specialist who support students' learning and wellbeing.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language support is provided in the International School, including MYP ESL taught by Brigita Peklaj.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the International School Advisory, with a psychologist (Darinka Novak Jerman) available for consultations. Office hours are listed for the advisory team.

Safeguarding
Zaščita prijaviteljev (whistleblower protection) is a policy available through the school's governance materials.
Parent Experience

History
Bežigrad Gymnasium began in 1908 as the German Gymnasium with predominantly German-speaking teachers and Slovenian as an elective language. After the German school closed in 1918, it was renamed Realno gimnazija with Slovenian as the language of instruction in 1922. A new building in Bežigrad, designed by architect Emil Navinšek, opened in 1936 as enrollment grew and was noted as the world's first corridor-free school building. In 1940 the institution was split into IV. državno realno gimnazijo and the remaining III. gimnazijo. After World War II the school modernized, adopting eight-year schooling; in 1982 it became Srednja naravoslovna šola, and in 1990 it was renamed Gimnazija Bežigrad and began offering the International Baccalaureate program under UNESCO and the UN; the International School was established two years later, with an annex opening in 1991 and a new sports complex in 1995.

Community
Bežigrad Gymnasium runs a broad program of activities including Project Days, clubs and interest activities, trips and professional excursions, and international exchanges. It supports research activities and work with gifted students, with opportunities to present research summaries and notable achievements at the international level. The Bežigrad community also emphasizes student life through events and performances, and maintains a School Chronicle documenting activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A Parents' Council is formed to represent parents for organized involvement at Bežigrad Gymnasium and the International School, with one representative from each department elected by parents at the annual parent meeting and a deputy may be elected. Bežigrad Gymnasium's Parents' Council elects two representatives, while the International School's Parents' Council elects one representative. A parent of a student enrolled in the school program may be elected to the Council. The term of office ends when the child leaves the school; a member may resign or be replaced. The Council proposes extra programs, gives consent to proposals for extra services, and participates in developing the development plan, educational plan, school rules, and the annual work plan. It also participates in the process of appointing the principal and expresses opinions on candidates; it handles parent complaints and elects parent representatives to the school council and other bodies. It can adopt a program of cooperation with the school and, in agreement with school leadership, form working groups and undertake other duties as provided by law; its working methods can be set out in the Council's bylaws.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a library. The library provides information about its services and rules. The library uses the COBISS catalog and maintains a textbook stock. The school provides school meals (lunch and dinner) through a dining service.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities and projects. Dejavnosti include Projektni dnevi; Obvezne izbirne vsebine; Krožki in interesne dejavnosti; Tabori in strokovne ekskurzije; Mednarodne izmenjave; Raziskovalna dejavnost, including the form and composition of research tasks, events and dates of the MRD meeting, forms, summaries of research tasks, and researchers' achievements. Work with gifted students is supported, with achievements at international level in previous school years. DELF (French) and DSD (German) diplomas are offered. The Healthy School program and voluntary work are promoted. Student life includes Bežigrajski multipraktiki; Plesno-gledališka-glasbena predstava; Talent Show in Bežirock.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). Teaching and learning in the MYP uses eight subject groups and global contexts, with English language and literature (English/ESL for beginners) and Slovene, and language acquisition in German, French, Spanish, and Slovene. The Diploma Programme is academically challenging and typically taught over two years, with final examinations that prepare students for university and life beyond and are recognized by world-leading universities.

Arts & Creative
The school offers a broad arts program across drama, literature, dance, music, and visual arts. Students participate in drama activities such as Talent Show, impro liga, and English and French theatre; in literature through school publications and literary evenings; in dance and music through a dance performance, a dance group, a choir, and concert evenings. Visual arts include sculpture and painting workshops with exhibitions and field trips.

Cultural & Language
The International School fosters intercultural understanding and respect as part of the IB framework. English language and literature is taught, with ESL for beginners; Slovene is taught, and language acquisition includes German, French, and Spanish. The MYP uses global contexts to provide a common language for learning and to contextualize study across cultures.

Social & Hobbies
The school hosts a broad range of clubs and informal groups across arts, sciences, languages and sports. The student community is run by class representatives with a president who speaks for students at events and helps organise activities. The community co-organizes events such as a dance performance, Talent Show, Bežirock, film marathons, and initiations for new students.

Community & Service
The school runs volunteer and service initiatives as part of its Healthy School program. Activities include blood donation drives, workshops on destigmatizing mental illness, stress-management talks, and other social responsibility initiatives; the program encourages collaboration with parents, NGOs and local health services; volunteering is encouraged and supported.

Leadership & Professional
The school supports student leadership through a formal student community and leadership opportunities. Class representatives meet monthly to discuss school affairs; the student president represents the student body at events and acts as a liaison with staff. The student community co-organizes events such as dances, Talent Show, Bežirock, and other creative and academic activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Healthy living is promoted through the Zdrava šola initiative: daily fruit is available in hallways, a protected bike parking area, and opportunities for organized and independent sport; staff and students are encouraged to participate in sports events and training; there are first-aid and health-related workshops, stress-management workshops and yoga for staff.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction in the Diploma Programme. Language B options include German B, English B, and French B. Language A literature is offered in multiple languages, including English A Lit, German A Lit, French A Lit, Slovene A Lit, and others. DELF (French) and DSD (German) are available as language certifications.

Bilingual Teaching
The Diploma Programme is taught in English. Language B options in the Diploma Programme are German, English, and French. Advanced language tracks are available in German (Nadaljevalna nemščina) and French (Nadaljevalna francoščina). DELF (French) and DSD (German) are offered as language certifications.
Admissions

Admissions
For the 2026/27 academic year, Gimnazija Bežigrad offers the following first-year options: a standard gymnasium track plus a sports gymnasium track, including the departments of initial German, initial Spanish, continuing German, mixed German with initial German and initial Spanish, mixed French with initial and continuing French, and a mixed mathematics department with initial German alongside a general department with initial German. Students in mixed tracks are grouped by their second foreign language, and in the mathematics track grouping is by mathematics. Applications for 2026/27 must be submitted by April 2, 2026. If submitting a hard copy, the application is handed to the student's current school, which forwards it to the chosen high schools by the deadline. From 2026/27, electronic applications are possible via the government portal for education, and information on application status is available on Gimnazija Bežigrad's site. Applicants may transfer their application to another secondary school no later than May 6, 2026. Sport-track applicants must be registered athletes and must submit by March 4, 2026: a medical certificate, a certificate from the national sports federation detailing recent results, and a coach's statement of collaboration with the school's sports coordinator. All forms are available through government portals, and a point calculator for NPZ (national testing) is provided online. If enrollment is restricted, the school will inform candidates about details of any selective procedure by June 5, 2026. In the first admission round, 90% of places are allocated based on the stated criteria: the sum of final grades from 7th–9th grade up to 60% of the total score, and NPZ results in language and mathematics each accounting for up to 20%. For the sports track, 10 points are added for an ‘A' sport status and 5 points for a ‘B' status. If there are ties at the threshold, tie-breaking uses NPZ scores in language and mathematics, and if still tied, NPZ results from Slovenian. If enrollment is restricted, 90% of seats are filled in the first round and candidates are informed by June 19, 2026. In the second round, candidates not admitted in the first round may apply for remaining seats at all secondary schools with enrollment restrictions (including Gimnazija Bežigrad), ranking up to ten schools by preference; the final placement decision is communicated by June 29, 2026, and admitted students enroll the next day.
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