Eurydice

Glossary

Bolnišnični oddelki

One of the fundamental rights of children with long-term illnesses or long-standing diseases is the right to immediate and quality education if the type of illness and treatment allow for it. Hospital school or classes are one way of materializing that right. They are set up to provide continuous or uninterrupted educational process to sick children (ISCED 1, 2 and 3), so to allow them to hold on to their primary, social role, that is the role of a pupil/student. The lessons in hospital classes are given in cooperation with the respective school of the child.

Diploma

An official attestation of graduation printed out on a special paper and a watermark of the respective educational institution

Gimnazija

Educational institution for upper secondary general education

Students who have successfully completed the gimnazija programme may continue education at the higher education institution.

Gimnazije

Plural that implies educational institutions for provision of both technical gimnazija programes as well as general gimnazija programmes

Izredni študij

A part-time study or izredni študij is commonly an option for candidates who want to study and work. The study duties and obligations are adapted to the working hours, therefore held in the afternoons or weekends. The scope and coverage are equal to the full-time studies; organisation and allocation of work and study obligations is different. The students pay annual fee. Higher education institutions publicise fees that depend on the study programme.

Javnoveljavna izobrazba

Officially recognised educational qualification

Kabinetni pouk

Lessons in individual school subjects given in a classroom that is furnished and arranged for the purpose of the respective subject field or matter

Kolektivna pogodba

A collective agreement between the ministry of education and representative unions in education that applies to all institutions and employers that pursue the activity of education as public service and the activity of residential homes for upper secondary and higher education students, as well as all their employees. It applies within the meaning of a working relationships act unless otherwise or more favorably specified by the statute of the institution or other common instrument.

Nadstandardni program

Over standard programme

Magisterij

Degree in the old two-year scientific master's study programmes that the new Bologna programmes superseded for students with a university degree.

Matura

Matura is a state examination.

Students take general matura to attest the attainment of knowledge standards as specified by the objectives of gimnazija programmes and the qualification for continuing studies at the university level. Students who have successfully completed Matura attain upper secondary educational qualification.

Students take vocational matura to attest the attainment of knowledge standards as specified by the objectives of education programmes for upper secondary technical and vocational education and the qualification for continuing studies at higher education institution.

Vocational matura is a form of the final examination. Students who have successfully completed the vocational matura attain upper secondary technical educational qualification.

Maturitetni tečaj

Matura examination course is a one-year education programme aimed at elligible students who want to take the general matura. It is provided as full time or adult education.

Mojster

A title master craftsman for education staff in short upper secondary vocational education, and upper secondary vocational and technical education

Narodno mešano okolje

In ethnically mixed areas of Slovenia, the system of education and training encompasses two models, namely one in Prekmurje and the other in the Slovenian Istria, with the purpose to provide education and training on equal right basis for the Hungarian and Italian nationalities, their language and culture.

Obravnava otrok in mladostnikov s čustvenimi in vedenjskimi motnjami in težavami

Well-timed support and help to children with emotional and conduct disorders and problems in relevant educational institutions, and proper and early treatment

Oddelek v vrtcu

A kindergarten playgroup of children of specific age. The relevant rules on norms specify the number of children and the conditions of setting up playgroups.

Osnovna šola

Educational institution or basic school for single structure provision of primary and lower secondary education

Osnovnošolsko izobraževanje

Basic education or compulsory education of ISCED 1 and 2 in a single structure of primary and lower secondary education that is provided by basic schools.

Pogodba o zaposlitvi

Contract of employment for salaried employees paid a predetermined amount on a regular schedule

Pogodba o delu/podjemna pogodba

Contract of employment for non-salaried employees or contract employees paid by the hour or by the project

Redni študij

A full-time study or redni študij is the most common form of studies. On average, students have to put in eight study hours per day – at the institution or on their own. A full-time studies is open to candidates who fulfill the requirements regardless of the age or employment status. The full-time study of the first and second cycle is free of charge. Private higher education institutions and their respective programmes may a concession or not. If not, fees apply for full-time studies, as well.

Šolska inšpekcija

The school inspection includes the supervision over the implementation of primary and secondary legislation which specifies the organisation, eligible expenses in public funds, as well as the implementation of activities in education. The school inspection is the responsibility of the ministry of education, namely under the school inspection act.

Šolska knjižnica

By law all schools have own school libraries. School libraries are open to students of the relevant basic school.

Šolski okoliš

The school catchment area or geographical area served by the school

Učbeniški sklad

Students may borrow textbooks they need for school work from a school textbook fund. The textbooks in the fund have to bi listed in a official Catalogue.

Vrtec

Educational institution or kindergarten for single-structure arrangement for pre-primary education (ISCED 0) of younger (1-3) and older children (3-5)

Vzgojni program

Education programme for pupils with emotional and behavioural disorders

Vzgojni program po posebnih pedagoških načelih

Education programme by special pedagogical principles, such as Montessori method, Waldorf education, and so forth.

Vzgojnovarstvena družina

Early childhood education and care family

Zasebni učitelj

Individuals who wish to pursue educational activity as private teachers have to acquire the relevant status. To do this, they have to meet the requirements for qualification, command of Slovenian, residence and impunity; they have to enter on the register with the Ministry responsible for education.