Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
35 |
| Most common nationality |
Slovenian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
35% local to 65% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Slovenian, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15-18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
88% A*-C IGCSE, (UK average 68%), over 50% A*-C at A Level |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It differs depending on age |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, |
| Learning support offered |
Special needs department led by a SENCo. 2 full time SEN teachers. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Early entry IGCSE entry and additional challenge in the classroom |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, through external referral |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Students sit a CAT4 test, which may be taken before or after entry. We are a non-selective school. |
| Waiting list |
Certain year groups can have a waiting list depending on student numbers at the time. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline, we accept students throughout the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
07.50 |
| School finish time |
14.50 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Extended supervision is provided on certain days and for certain year groups. For early years students we run extended supervision Mon-Fri until 16.30. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, for some requirements. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Homework club, Model United Nations, choir, gardening, drama club, book/library club, board games, chess, young scientists club, volleyball, football, yoga, geography, photography, psychology, movie making, art and crafts, orchestra, newspaper, gaming, quiz club, running, science club. We also offer externally provided music lessons after school 3 days per week. |
| Sports activities included |
Tennis, badminton, volleyball, gym exercises, basketball, swimming. Primary students are offered a summer residential trip which includes sporting activities. Secondary students can attend an Adventure Days trip which offers kayaking and other water based activities (weather dependent). We also have a fully equipped playground with exercise and play equipment, and a basketball and football area. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We offer after school sports clubs in our off site sporting facility which can lead to teams playing against other local schools. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, specialist science labs, robotics suite, creative art studio, 300sqm performance theatre, music practice rooms, assembly hall, canteen. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
For sports, BISL students have the privilege to use the state-of-the-art facilities of Ludus Sports Park, a short two-minute walk away, housing a large indoor gym, changing facilities, and various indoor and outdoor courts, including volleyball, basketball and tennis, ideal for all our physical education needs. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
As an Outstanding school, the British International School of Ljubljana offers a traditional British education in Slovenia, with a personalised approach to learning, enabling each child to achieve beyond their perceived potential. Following the English National Curriculum, BISL currently welcomes students aged 3 to 18 from over 35 different countries. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BISL believes that a child can only reach his or her full potential in an environment which identifies and develops his or her individual learning needs. The curriculum creates practical, creative problem-solvers, who are aware of differing points of view and the benefits these differences offer. BISL students enjoy learning, inquiring and caring for others around them. Students are immersed in a multicultural environment that focuses on international and local learning needs, views and opinions. |