Cesta 24. junija 92, 1231, Ljubljana, Osrednjeslovenska, Slovenia.
Cesta 24. junija 92, 1231, Ljubljana, Osrednjeslovenska.
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The British International School of Ljubljana (BISL) offers a traditional British education in Slovenia for students aged 3 to 18, following the English National Curriculum through to IGCSE and A Level. The school welcomes students from more than 40 countries, giving it one of the most varied international student bodies in Slovenia and making English the common language spoken throughout the school by students and staff alike. Rated Outstanding in every category by its BSO inspection, BISL is an accredited member of COBIS, a CIS member school and holds an 'Exemplary' Bell Foundation accreditation for its English as an Additional Language provision. The school is located on a single site just outside the city centre, in Ljubljana's Črnuče district, where a woodland area and a newly renovated playground support outdoor learning and play. Its personalised approach and House system are designed to help every child exceed their expected potential within a supportive, inclusive community.
Educational System of British International School of Ljubljana
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Pedagogical method general Curriculum
Educational principles
The school's ethos is to instil a passion for learning within a uniquely international setting, striving to create a positive, safe and nurturing environment in which everyone is valued as an individual. BISL believes a child can only reach their full potential in an environment which identifies and develops their individual learning needs, and its curriculum aims to create practical, creative problem-solvers who are aware of differing points of view. Fully qualified teachers, selected for their experience, excellence and dedication, work with a low teacher to student ratio so that each student gets the attention they need. The school promotes intercultural understanding and respect, not as an alternative to a sense of national identity but as an essential part of life in the 21st century, and its House system, built around four Houses, supports a positive and inclusive culture across all ages.
School values
BISL's values guide the school every day: Excellence, Respect, Responsibility, Integrity and Compassion. Excellence means being ambitious and developing resilience, independence and a lifelong love of learning, while Respect means celebrating diversity and encouraging respect for people and the world around us. Responsibility means being engaged and promoting actions and behaviours that support a sustainable future. Integrity means being transparent, honest and ethical in all relationships, and Compassion means being kind and caring, encouraging everyone to succeed. The school's BSO inspection found that its provision for students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding.
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Attention to Diversity at British International School of Ljubljana
Gifted and talented
Educational Stages of British International School of Ljubljana
Nursery
Preschool
Primary
Middle School
High School
Vocational Training
Information about the educational stages of the British International School of Ljubljana
BISL follows the English National Curriculum across four stages on a single campus. Early Years is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, with a topic-based approach enhanced by free-flow learning across seven areas of learning, and the Early Years team sits within Primary to ensure a seamless transition into Year 1. Primary covers Key Stage 1 (ages 5 to 7) and Key Stage 2 (ages 7 to 11), taught in five or six-week thematic units, with specialist teaching in French, Slovene, dance and music. Secondary covers Key Stage 3 (ages 11 to 13) and Key Stage 4 (ages 13 to 16), where students usually take nine subjects leading to IGCSE examinations from CAIE and AQA. In the Sixth Form, Key Stage 5 (ages 16 to 18) prepares students for AS and A Level examinations, with students typically studying four AS subjects in Year 12 and taking three through to A Level in Year 13.
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Languages and International Programs at British International School of Ljubljana
English (Instructional)
French (Half)
Information about languages of the British International School of Ljubljana
English is the language of instruction and the common language spoken throughout the school by students and staff alike. The majority of BISL students speak at least two languages, and for 90% of students English is a second or even third language, so the school offers extensive English as an Additional Language provision integrated into the curriculum and taught by specialist teachers through a three-tier system of support. This provision was accredited as 'Exemplary' by the Bell Foundation, with BISL the first school to achieve re-accreditation, in June 2025. Alongside English, specialist teachers introduce Primary students to French and Slovene, and Slovene and French are both studied at Key Stage 3 at various levels, with French available as an IGCSE option. Slovene can also be continued after school through the Slovene Advanced club, and external providers offer Spanish, French and Chinese (Mandarin) courses on site.
Information about international degrees and programmes of the British International School of Ljubljana
BISL follows the English National Curriculum as a framework, with subjects and content enhanced and differentiated to meet international needs, leading to IGCSE and then AS and A Level qualifications. IGCSE certification comes from CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) and AQA, and Sixth Form students prepare for AS and A Level examinations from the same boards, which are sat in more than 160 countries. The school is registered as a UK QCDA International School, a CIE International School and Examinations Centre, an AQA and JCQ UK public examinations centre and a US College Board school centre approved for both PSAT and SAT examinations. Senior students also participate fully in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award for Young People, known in Slovenia as MEPI.
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Extracurricular Activities at British International School of Ljubljana
Cultural activities
Cooking
Science
Debate
Study support
Chinese
French
German
Other languages
Robotics
Arts activities
Music
Crafts
Piano
Guitar
Singing
Art
Theater
Ballet
Drums
Sports activities
Climbing
Football
Basketball
Handball
Tennis
Padel
Volleyball
Yoga
Multisport
Information about extracurricular activities of the British International School of Ljubljana
Students can explore a wide range of co-curricular activities outside the classroom, including sports, music, arts, languages, cooking, volunteering, debating and journalism, both within the school day and after school. Free after-school clubs run by BISL staff have included Homework Club, Forest School, German Club, Young Scientists and Science Club, PE Club, racquet sports (padel and tennis), volleyball, 3D art, arts and crafts, Music Ensemble, Musical Theatre production clubs, yoga, EAL clubs, Slovene Advanced, maths, engineering, entrepreneurship, eSports and a Woodland Renewal Club. External providers run paid clubs on site or nearby, including music tuition (singing, piano, drums, guitar), Spanish, French and Chinese language courses, football and tennis training and a ballet club. Day trips connect students with the wider community, while residential trips within Slovenia and abroad include mountain biking, camping, orienteering, rock climbing and trekking in autumn, skiing and snowboarding in winter, and kayaking, rafting, sailing or windsurfing in summer. Students also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, known in Slovenia as MEPI, in Model United Nations and in Student Leadership and Caring for the Community (C4C) programmes.
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Services and Facilities of British International School of Ljubljana
Dining room
Dining room - Own kitchen
Special menus
Information about the dining hall of the British International School of Ljubljana
School lunch is provided by Super Catering, a company whose stated mission is to prepare meals using only seasonal, fresh and healthy ingredients from local suppliers, without artificial flavour enhancers or additives. Lunch is served every day and offers a healthy selection of meals, including a vegetarian choice daily; parents pre-order for the month ahead and the menu is sent out by email. During break times students eat a healthy snack brought from home, and fresh fruit is also available during the day. The school operates a strict 'no nuts' policy for the safety of its students, and asks families not to send sweets, chocolate, food needing reheating or refrigeration, canned or bottled drinks, or sugary and energy drinks.
Other services
Field trips / retreats
Camps
Information about the services offered by the British International School of Ljubljana
The school office is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:30, and from 09:00 to 13:00 during school holidays. Extended supervision is available for Early Years children from 14:50 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, with parents welcome to collect at any point during the supervision period, and supervised play is offered for Years 1 to 9 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Tutors and class teachers work with students and parents when issues arise, supported by a Student Support Lead who puts resources in place and maintains a support library, and wellbeing is promoted through a comprehensive PSHE programme. The school follows a Bring Your Own Device policy and places strong emphasis on eSafety. The school reaches the city by public bus lines 6 and 8, and students from Year 2 upwards can use a monthly Urbana card costing 20 EUR per month.
Facilities
Music room
Laboratory
Art room
Library
Facilities
Children's playground
Other facilities
Multipurpose/conference room
Facilities
Climbing wall
Football pitch
Basketball court
Information about the facilities of the British International School of Ljubljana
The school occupies a single site just outside Ljubljana's city centre, in the Črnuče district. Its facilities include spacious, brightly lit classrooms, a library, specialist science labs, a creative art studio, a 300 square metre performance theatre, music practice rooms, an assembly hall, a school canteen and a dedicated Early Years learning centre. Outdoor space includes a woodland area and a state-of-the-art playground, newly renovated in August 2024, with a vast green space, a climbing wall, a trampoline, fitness equipment, a basketball and football court and various multi-functional installations. For physical education, students also use the facilities of the neighbouring Ludus Sports Park, a two-minute walk away, which houses a large indoor gym, changing facilities and indoor and outdoor courts for volleyball, basketball and tennis.
Awards and Recognitions of British International School of Ljubljana
Information about awards and recognitions of the British International School of Ljubljana
BISL is inspected and quality assured by BSO (British Schools Overseas) through PENTA International, and its 2021 inspection report rated it Outstanding in every category, noting that the standards achieved by students are excellent. The school underwent an Independent Schools Inspectorate compliance inspection in 2024 and was rated fully compliant in all areas. It is an accredited member of COBIS, whose chief executive describes BISL as a leading provider of high-quality British education in Ljubljana, and a CIS member school. In June 2025 it became the first school to achieve re-accreditation from the Bell Foundation, rated exemplary in all areas of its language provision. The school reports that 65% of its IGCSE results and 75% of its A Levels are at the top A* and A grades.
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