Dear Parents and Students,
It is a genuine honour and a privilege to introduce myself as the new Head of Secondary at BISL. I feel humbled to be afforded this wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our young people and I will work relentlessly to ensure that every individual, regardless of starting point, leaves BISL with a genuine love of learning and the tools needed to thrive in a complex world.
A warm welcome to all our new students, returning students and families for the new Academic Year 2022/2023. I hope you have enjoyed the summer with your family and friends and are ready for the year ahead. We also welcome a new Principal to the school as well as other staff and look forward to working together with them.
To ensure a smooth start to the year and a positive experience for the students, please read the Introduction from our Principal
Parents and students are welcome to join us on Orientation Day on Friday 19th August to meet and greet each other and the school staff.
- 8.00 - 8.45: Early Years in classes and school exploration
- 8.45: Early Years Parent Presentation by Principal/Leadership Team (New building assembly room)
- 9.00 - 9.45: Primary in classes and school exploration
- 9.45: Primary Parent Presentation by Principal and Leadership Team (New building assembly room)
- 10.00 - 10.45: Secondary in classes and school exploration
- 10.45: Secondary Parent Presentation by Principal/Leadership Team (New building assembly room)
*(students do not need to be dressed in school uniforms for this event)
A welcome letter from your form tutor will go out on Wednesday 17th August, sharing classes and where to meet form tutors for Orientation Day next Friday 19th August.
Timings of the School Day
- 7:20-7:40: Drop Off
- 7:50: Registration time
- 14:55: School Day ends / Pick Up
First Day of School - Monday 22nd August
Students should arrive at school no later than at 7:50am. Upon arrival please enter the building via the playground.
Please do not bring every book, as you will receive timetables on Monday 22nd, first thing in the morning. Just bring your laptop and something to write on only (see the E-Safety section for the safe use of laptops).
Lockers will be allocated for Secondary students within the first week.
School Information
Mr Batson will send out a further update shortly to ensure a smooth start for our Sixth Form students.
Students are required to be in full normal uniform, please see the Uniform section for our requirements. Sixth Form students are to particularly note the professional dress standards.
Please note, students must arrive in appropriate footwear for school as per the shoe guide.
Please use the blue zone for Drop-off and Pick-Up and do not park alongside the school building (gate code: key 2255 key). Parents escorting their children to the school playground or gate should use the nearby parking facilities as outlined below. Please also have a look at the Term dates and News & Events sections for any upcoming events and important updates.
- Orientation Day: Friday 19th August (as per the above schedule. Dress down - uniforms not required)
- Wednesday 24th August: Curriculum Evening for Secondary at 15:40 (more information to follow)
I look forward to meeting many families at our Orientation Day and welcoming students on their first day of school on Monday 22nd August.
Kind regards,
Jonathan Travis
Head of Secondary
Outstanding Results
As the British International School of Ljubljana continues to lead the way for academic success, we are delighted to announce the outstanding results achieved by our students in their recent IGCSE, AS and A Level examination series.
You will find details of our results in the Exam Results section of the website very soon.
Congratulations to our students in this year’s examination cohorts, we are very proud of each and every one of you!
