Programme
Our school has become part of the renowned IB World Schools, a global leader in international education, which is committed to challenging, high-quality education practices and is renowned for its rigorous assessment policies. The school is registered as an international school and authorised by the Slovenian Ministry of Education.
Our programme aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through agency, intercultural understanding and respect.
The programme encourages students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who are empowered to contribute positively to our world.
Primary Years Programme
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is for students aged 3-12. Kindergarten students and students from Grade 1 to 5 are part of the Primary Years Programme (PYP).
The programme focuses on the total growth of the developing child, affecting hearts as well as minds in addressing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs in addition to academic welfare.
The PYP combines the best research and practice from a range of national education systems, together with a wealth of knowledge and experience derived from international schools – resulting in a highly relevant and engaging educational programme.
The Primary Years Programme offers a comprehensive, inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning. Children have to find answers to their inquiries.
The three basic questions that students have to deal with daily are:
- What do we want to learn?
- How best will we learn?
- How will we know what we have learned?
Within the framework of PYP programme, students learn through six TRANSDISCIPLINARY THEMES per school year. These transdisciplinary units aim to weave together subject-specific knowledge with a focus on the teaching of concepts, developing greater skills, positive attitudes to learning and life, and through the development of the Learner Profile Attributes which underpin the PYP programme.
Transdisciplinarity is the key approach to binding together subject-specific knowledge in the following areas: English, Mathematics, ·Science & Social Studies, Foreign Languages (Slovenian, German or French), Visual Arts, Music, ICT, Physical Education, Personal & Social Development.
Middle Years Programme
Leon Štukelj International School Maribor is an accredited Middle Years Programme school offering programme from Grade 6 to 8 or MYP 1 to 3 (ages 11to 13). These are schools that share a common philosophy – a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Leon Štukelj International School believes is important for our students.