Ljubljana International School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS). MSA-CESS accreditation is an external, objective validation of school quality and student achievement. Only schools that meet a high standard of institutional mission, goals, performance, and resources may receive MSA-CESS accreditation.
PRESCHOOL
3-5 YEAR OLD
Preschool offers a program of interwoven fun and learning, allowing the children to learn intuitively. Introducing them to foreign languages, sciences, ecology, music, arts, mathematics, reading and personal values as well as practical life skills. Connect learning and creativity by encouraging personal interests, hopefully giving them a lifelong thirst for uncovering the new and unknown.
ELEMENTARY
5 YEAR-OLD CLASS
- Mathematics
- Reading Literacy
- Writing Literacy
- Library
- Music
- Physical Education
- Art Skills & Appreciation
- Technology
- Science
- Cultural Studies
- Languages other than English
- Slovene
6 YEAR-OLD THROUGH 11 YEAR-OLD CLASSES
1. Core Courses
- Mathematics
- Reading Literacy or Intensive English
- Writing Literacy or Intensive English
- Technology
- Science
- Cultural Studies
- Library
- Music
- Art
- Physical Education
- Languages Other Than English (Foreign Languages)
- Slovene
2. Electives (after 1:30 p.m.)
- Instrumental Music (7-11 year-old)
- Activities – 2 days/week
- Additional Foreign Language Studies
12 AND 13 YEAR-OLD CLASSES
1. Core Courses
- Mathematics
- Literature (Reading) or Intensive English
- Writing or Intensive English
- Cultural Studies
- Physical Education
- Art
- Science
- Music
2. Electives
- Technology
- American Studies
- Instrumental Music
- Study Skills
- Dramatic Arts
- Art I (secondary course)
- Languages Other Than English (Foreign Languages) (may be secondary level)
- Slovene
As appropriate, some students in the 12 and 13 year-old classes may take secondary level courses and receive secondary credit.
SECONDARY
Possible classes offered depending on availability and interest of students.
Mathematics
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Adv. Mathematics I/II
- Consumer Mathematics (elective)
- AP Calculus
- AP Statistics
Languages
- French I/II/III
- Spanish I/II/III
- German I/II/III
- AP French
- AP Spanish
English
- Literature I/II
- Writing I/II
- American Literature
- British Literature
- Creative Writing
- Genre Studies
- AP Literature & Composition
- AP Language & Composition
- Research Project
- Media and Publications
- Technology (computer application)
- Study Skills
- Critical Thought
Personal Health
- Team Sports
- Wellness
- Lifetime Sports
- In-Depth Sports
- Advanced Fitness
Cultural Studies
- World Geography
- Modern World History
- U.S. History
- World Governments / Economics
- AP European History
- AP U.S. History
- AP World History
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- AP Economics
- AP Human Geography
- AP Psychology
- Psychology
Science
- Biology
- Physical Science
- Microbiology
- Environmental Studies
- Science Applications
- Physics
- Chemistry
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Physics 1 & 2
- AP Environmental Science
Creative & Applied Arts
- Art I/II/III/IV
- Instrumental Music I/II/III
- Vocal Music I/II
- Dramatic Arts I/II
- Photography
- AP Studio Art
- AP Art History
- AP Music Theory
MASTERY LEARNING
Mastery Learning is an educational approach in which students must achieve mastery of a subject before moving forward to learn subsequent information about that subject; learning is built on established understanding. Students are given the time and support they need to reach mastery.
We choose mastery learning because more students achieve higher and more long-lasting results.
This includes flexible placement in Reading, Writing and Mathematics, to provide a suitable challenge for each student.
To be able to offer this we have small class sizes and allow each student to take the time they need to accomplish mastery.
This means that required schoolwork values depth of material, analytical thinking and quality work that shows the students understanding of the topic.