Programme
Currently, the school is on its way to becoming part of the renowned IB World Schools, a global leader in international education which is committed to challenging, high-quality education practices and 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
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is for students aged 11-16.
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a five-year programme.
It offers an educational approach that embraces, yet transcends traditional school subjects. While insisting upon a thorough study of the various disciplines, MYP accentuates the interrelatedness of them and so advances a holistic view of knowledge. Students are encouraged to develop intercultural awareness along with a genuine understanding of their own history and traditions.
The IB Middle Years Programme consists of eight subject groups: · Language Acquisition (Slovenian and German or French); Language and Literature (English – Language of Instruction); Individuals and Societies (Geography/History) · Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics); Mathematics; Arts (Visual, Musical, Performing); Physical and Health Education; · Design
The programme lasts the whole year round and the language of instruction is English.
CONTINUE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (DP) ON II- GIMNAZIJA MARIBOR
- gimnazija Maribor offers the IB Diploma Programme DP2.
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is an assessed programme for
students aged 17 to 19. It is respected by leading universities across the globe.
Through the DP, schools can develop students who:
- have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge
- flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically
- study at least two languages
- excel in traditional academic subjects
- explore the nature of knowledge through the programme’s unique theory of knowledge course.
- The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum sets out the requirements for the study of the DP.
