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Nationalities
| Number of students |
63 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
Slovene |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
4:9 |
Languages
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German, Spanish, Slovenian, Russian |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
10 |
| Average number of students per class |
An individualized approach to each student’s needs is of foremost importance to us. VIA, therefore, limits enrolment and keeps its classes small. In the first two years of the high school, classes typically have around 10 students. IB Diploma Programme classes usually have fewer than 10 students, depending on the subject choices. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
VIA's students learn using technology (laptops, smartphones/tablets, graphic calculators) throughout their education, both in lessons and for assignments outside of class. VIA does, however, emphasize the benefits that technology can provide whilst appreciating the need to reduce screen time for students. |
| 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 |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE (Pearson Edexcel)
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
All |
Student support
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
By offering advanced subjects (for example, IGCSE Further Pure Mathematics for those who can be fast-tracked through IGCSE Mathematics).
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| Student access to education psychologist |
Through external contracted provider |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
VIA asks for in-person meetings with every new family. Whenever possible, VIA invites students for a ‘taster’ day during which VIA holds interviews, entry assessments and a tour of the facilities. Students sit entry exams in Mathematics and English. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Mathematics
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| Waiting list |
For Year 10 yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Early Admissions: November 28, 2024
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School day
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
13:00 for Years 10/11 (IGCSE)
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| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Visual Arts, Sculpting, Chess, Coding, Slovene |
| Sports activities included |
3 weekly lessons of PE for Year 10/11 |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, cafeteria, concert hall, science laboratories, art studio,... |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Students can use multiple gyms and enjoy a variety of sports from climbing, bouldering, table tennis, floor ball and many others. |
Boarding
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Grade 11 and 12. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Vector International Academy is an independent international high school. The programmes VIA offers are accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation, by the UK’s Pearson Edexcel examination board, and by the Slovene Ministry for Education. School is the only private international school in Slovenia with the academic combination of IGCSE and IB DP programmes. School's approach is relationship-centered and is put great emphasis on students' and teachers' wellbeing. VIA is located within the highly academic and culturally rich environment of the St Stanislav’s Institute, easily accessible from major highways and city bus lines. For students joining VIA's IB Diploma Programme from abroad unaccompanied, there is on-site student accommodation available. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
VIA strives to provide a high-quality learning environment with small class sizes, develop strong relationships with the students in partnership with their parents and the wider community. To help the students discover and develop their academic, social and emotional potentials, VIA's staff is dedicated to provide a caring, respectful and stimulating learning environment. |