GETTING AROUND

The school is situated in a quiet neighbourhood of the Maribor district of Nova vas, which lies at the foot of Pohorje Hill. The distance to the city centre is approximately 10 minutes. It is easily accessible by car or bus number 18. A doctor, a dentist, a pharmacy and a police station are all within walking distance.

The school is placed in a pleasant green area, surrounded by trees, meadows and a brook which offer many opportunities for outdoor learning. The schoolyard is large and it consists of an outdoor classroom, a sensory path, a rock garden and a school vegetable garden. Different sports facilities around the school provide many opportunities for sports enthusiasts. The students can play basketball and football outside or exercise in a newly renovated gymnasium. In the immediate vicinity, there is a skate park and a large playground. You can reach the tennis club Železničar, BMX track and Athletic stadium in 15 minutes on foot.

Each group has its homeroom equipped with a computer and a projector. Students visit other classrooms for Sports, Science and Computer classes. The computer classroom consists of a 23 computer laboratory with an Internet connection. There is a dedicated room for Home Economics classes, for lessons connected to food preparation.  Our in-house kitchen provides breakfast,  snacks and lunch. Lunch is served in the school canteen. Sports activities are held in a newly renovated gymnasium or outdoors in an outdoor playing area and sports fields next to the school. 

At our school, younger students can choose from several extracurricular activities: Gymnastics, Logic Monster, Science Club, Children’s Choir, Folk dances, Fairytale Club, Sports, Art Club, Puppets, Hiking, Reading Badge.

Older students can choose from Reading Badge, Tutors, Photography Club, School Radio, School Newspaper, English Club, Football, Basketball, Volleyball and Karate.

Students can decide to take optional classes to learn German or develop their computer skills.

Our library comprises 10,000 items of books and non-fiction material and 35 titles of periodicals. The library collection is updated monthly. An overview of the material in our library is available in the COBISS bibliographic system database. To check whether a book is available in our library, enter the title of the book in the search string.

In the school library, you can borrow and return books, read, do homework, write papers, study, prepare for competitions, and chat politely and discreetly with classmates or friends. Students need library cards when they borrow books, which they get the first time they visit the library. You can borrow a maximum of four books at a time, the loan period is 14 days. We are all concerned about keeping our books in good order, so we treat them with care. In cooperation with teachers and the librarian, the students work on specific subjects using library materials to learn how to use different resources.

Pupils have the option of breakfast, snack, lunch and afternoon snack.

Breakfast is served at 7.30 am, mainly for pupils in Years 1 and 2. Lunch is from 9.50 to 10.10 for all pupils. Lunch starts at 11.50 and finishes at 13.50.

Parents can cancel school meals by contacting the school office or by e-mail: prehrana.odjava@gmail.com. Lunch and afternoon snacks are cancelled on time (including in the event of illness or exceptional circumstances) if they are cancelled by 8.00 on the day of the pupil’s absence. However, the cancellation of breakfast and morning snacks will be considered ON THE FOLLOWING DAY.

 As part of the ECO SCHOOL, HEALTHY SCHOOL project, the school provides healthy, varied, balanced, safe, secure and tasty food. Pupils who have health problems, e.g., diets or allergies to certain foods, can apply for a dietary diet. Parents should bring their child’s medical certificate and a recommendation letter from their personal doctor to the School Nutrition Manager, Ms Kaja Trlep. The student’s diet will be arranged. Pupils are provided with seasonal fruit and bread in the canteen.

The school fruit and vegetable scheme

The SCHOOL SCHEME is a new agricultural policy measure providing aid for the supply of fruit, vegetables, milk and milk products in educational establishments.  It was launched in the 2017/2018 school year. The basis for its planned and effective implementation is this strategy, which has been adopted for a six-year period from the 2017/2018 school year to the 2022/2023 school year.

The promoters of the measure are the Ministry of the Environment of the Republic of Slovenia in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Slovenia. The implementer of the measure is the Agricultural Markets and Rural Development Agency of the Republic of Slovenia. The European Union provides funding to Member States for the free distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables to pupils in primary schools. The aim of the measure is to encourage a trend towards the consumption of fruit and vegetables, which have a high nutritional and protective value for health. These fruits have the advantage of being locally produced and are not exposed to long transport routes and storage, which reduces the biological and nutritional value and quality of the food.

Pupils consume fruit or vegetables which are offered separately from school snacks and lunches. In parallel, accompanying educational and promotional activities are carried out at the school (science days, projects, class lessons, in-class content, parent-teacher meetings, etc.). Pupils also fill in a survey twice a year for the National Public Health Institute. They monitor the effectiveness of the implementation of the School Fruit Scheme and report to the European Commission.

A new chapter begins at International School Leon Štukelj Maribor with the launch of the IB Early Years programme in September 2026/2027. The programme is designed for children aged 4 and 5, equivalent to the second age group of kindergarden in Slovenia.

Classes will take place at Oton Župančič Kindergarten, about a 10-minute walk from the main school building. Enrolment is already open.

The programme focuses on inquiry, creativity, and purposeful play, encouraging children to explore ideas, ask questions, and build confidence in a supportive international environment. Based on the IB Primary Years Programme principles, it ensures a smooth transition to primary education while promoting English, hands-on learning, and social-emotional development.

Our goal is to create a place where children feel inspired, safe, and happy to learn,” says Natalija Anders, Head of the International School Maribor. “The Early Years programme is the beginning of a child’s global journey and the first step toward continued learning through the Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes.”

Students benefit from a supportive environment that also includes access to the school’s dietician, school counsellor, and regular dental and health check-ups as part of a preventative health scheme that supports their wellbeing and development.

The International School Maribor is currently welcoming its third generation of students, with 32 children enrolled this year, and continues to grow as a diverse and internationally minded learning community.