On this page, you'll find a comprehensive collection of our curriculum plans for the current academic year across the school.
The British International School of Ljubljana follows the internationally respected English National Curriculum, recognised for its clarity, structure, and high standards. It provides a broad and balanced education that develops not only knowledge and skills but also curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every learner. The curriculum is organised into clearly defined stages — from Early Years through to Key Stage 5 — allowing students to build on their learning in a progressive and coherent way.
At its heart, the British curriculum promotes critical thinking, problem solving, and independent learning, while maintaining a strong emphasis on core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science. Alongside these, students engage in a rich variety of humanities, languages, arts, and physical education, ensuring a holistic educational experience. Regular assessment and personalised feedback help teachers track progress carefully, guiding each student to achieve their full potential.
In the upper years, students prepare for IGCSE and A Level qualifications, which are recognised by universities and employers around the world. This approach not only provides a solid academic foundation but also equips students with the skills, values, and mindset needed to thrive in a global community — confident, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact beyond the classroom.
Throughout the year, in each Block, we will be showcasing various subject areas across the school. These whole school themes are designed to bring our Primary and Secondary curriculum together, with students taking part in joint activities, challenges and competitions.
| Block | Theme |
Block 1 | Planning for Tomorrow |
Block 2 | The World around us |
Block 3 | Opportunities for Everyone |
Block 4 | The Working World |
Block 5 | Healthy Body, Healthy Mind |
Block 6 | Keep it Green, Keep it Clean |
Block 7 | Better Together |
| Subject | Overview | Textbook / Resources |
English | Skills in Fiction 1by Wendy Wren and Geoff Reilly (ISBN: 9780748765423) | |
| Mathematics | Mathematics Stage 7 For Cambridge Secondary 1 by Patrick Kivlin (ISBN: 9781408519837) | |
| Science | Complete Biology for Cambridge Secondary 1 by Pam Large (ISBN: 9780198390213) Complete Chemistry for Cambridge 1 by Philippa Gardom Hulme (ISBN: 9780198390183) Complete Physics for Cambridge Secondary 1 by Helen Reynolds (ISBN: 9780198390244) | |
| Art & Design | ||
| Computer Science | online resources used throughout the KS3 course | |
| French | Studio 1 Pupil Book (11 - 14 French) by Anneli Mclachlan and Clive Bell (ISBN: 9780435026967) | |
| Geography | Geog.1 by Rosemarie Gallagher, 4th Edition (ISBN: 9780198393023) | |
| History | Year 7 History | Invasion, Plague and Murder by Aaron Wilkes (ISBN: 9780198393184) |
| Music | Opus 1: Progression in Music 11 - 14 by Steve Block et al (ISBN: 9780435812089) | |
| Physical Education | N/A | |
| PSHE | Year 7 PSHE | N/A |
| Slovene | Natives use a collection of resources given by the teacher Non-Natives: Čas za slovenščino 1 by Mihaela Knez et al (ISBN: 9789612377724) | |
| German | German Y7 Curriculum Plan |
| Subject | Overview | Textbook / Resources |
| English | Skills in Fiction 2 by Wendy Wren and Geoff Reilly (ISBN: 9780748769476) | |
| Mathematics | Mathematics Stage 8 For Cambridge Secondary 1 by Patrick Kivlin (ISBN: 9781408519868) | |
| Science | Complete Biology for Cambridge Secondary 1 by Pam Large (ISBN: 9780198390213) Complete Chemistry for Cambridge 1 by Philippa Gardom Hulme (ISBN: 9780198390183) Complete Physics for Cambridge Secondary 1 by Helen Reynolds (ISBN: 9780198390244) | |
| Art & Design | ||
| Computer Science | Online resources used throughout the KS3 course | |
| French | Studio 2 Vert Pupil Book (11 - 14 French) by Clive Bell and Anneli Mclachlan (ISBN: 9780435026936) | |
| Geography | Geog.2 by Rosemarie Gallagher, 4th Edition (ISBN: 9780198393030) | |
| History | Renaissance, Reform, Revolution by Aaron Wilkes (ISBN: 9780198393207) | |
| Music | Opus 2: Progression in Music 11 - 14 Student Book by Marie Cherry et al (ISBN: 9780435812300) | |
| Physical Education | ||
PSHE | ||
| Slovene | Natives use a collection of resources given by the teacher Non-Natives: Čas za slovenščino 2 by Mihaela Knez et al (ISBN: 9789612377755) | |
| German |
| Subject | Overview | Textbook / Resources |
| English | Skills in Fiction 3 by Wendy Wren and Geoff Reilly (ISBN: 9780748769513) | |
| Mathematics | Mathematics Stage 9 For Cambridge Secondary 1 by Patrick Kivlin (ISBN: 9781408519899) | |
| Science | Complete Biology for Cambridge Secondary 1 by Pam Large (ISBN: 9780198390213) Complete Chemistry for Cambridge 1 by Philippa Gardom Hulme (ISBN: 9780198390183) Complete Physics for Cambridge Secondary 1 by Helen Reynolds (ISBN: 9780198390244) | |
| Art & Design | N/A | |
| Computer Science | online resources used throughout the KS3 course | |
| French | Studio 3 Rouge Pupil Book (11-14 French) by Clive Bell and Anneli Mclachlan (ISBN: 9780435026943) | |
| Geography | Geog.3 by Rosemarie Gallagher, 4th Edition (ISBN: 9780198393047) | |
| History | Technology, War and Independence by Aaron Wilkes (ISBN: 9780198393214) | |
| Music | Opus 3: Progression in Music 11 - 14 by Rob Blythe et al (ISBN: 9780435812508) | |
| Physical Education | N/A | |
| PSHE | Year 9 PSHE | N/A |
| Slovene | Year 9 Slovene Foundation | Natives use a collection of resources given by the teacher Non-Natives: Gremo naprej by Ivana Petric Lasnik et al (ISBN: 9789612373108) |
German | German Y9 Curriculum Plan |
| Subject | Overview | ||
| English | Year 10 English Plan | ||
| Mathematics | Year 10 Mathematics Core Plan Year 10 Mathematics Extended Plan | ||
| Biology | Year 10 Biology Plan | ||
| Chemistry | |||
| Physics | Year 10 Physics Plan | ||
| Art & Design | |||
| Computer Science | |||
| French | Year 10 French Year 11 French | ||
| Geography | Year 10 Geography | ||
| Economics | Year 10 Economics | ||
| History | Year 10 History | ||
| Music | Year 10 Music | ||
| PSHE | Year 10 PSHE Year 11 PSHE | ||
| Physical Education | |||
| Slovene | Year 10 Slovene Foundation Year 10 Slovene Advanced Year 11 Slovene Advanced | ||
| German | German Y10 Curriculum Plan |
| Subject | Overview | ||
| English Language (not available in AY 25-26) | |||
| English Literature | Year 12 English Literature Plan | ||
| Mathematics | Year 12 Mathematics Pure Plan | ||
| Biology | Year 12 Biology Plan | ||
| Chemistry | Year 12 Chemistry Plan | ||
| Physics | Year 12 Physics Plan | ||
| Art & Design | Year 12 Art & Design | ||
| Business | Year 12 Business | ||
| Economics | Year 12 Economics | ||
| Geography | |||
| History | Year 12 History | ||
| Music | Year 12 Music | ||
| Psychology | |||
| Statistics | Year 12 Statistics Plan Year 13 Statistics Plan | ||
| Physical Education |




