Learning Slovene

The University of Ljubljana prepared various useful information and possibilities to help you acquire knowledge of Slovenian language. Most of activities are carried out at the Center for Slovene as a Second and Foreign Language, which takes care for:

• the implementation of the programme of Slovene lectureships at universities around the world,
• the certification of knowledge of Slovene as a foreign language (issuing state-approved certificates of knowledge of Slovene as a foreign language for citizenship, employment, education, etc.),
• the preparation of programmes and curricula for the successful inclusion of migrant children, pupils and students into the education system in Slovenia,
• Slovene language courses for prospective students, students and employees at the University of Ljubljana,
• the implementation of special educational programmes in Slovene (seminars, courses) for participants with scholarships through which the Republic of Slovenia fulfils obligations from bilateral agreements and cooperation programmes,
• Slovene summer school courses.

Other language courses are offered to exchange students during the semester by:

• ŠOLT, Student Dormitories Rožna Dolina, Blok VII, Ulica 27. Aprila 31, Ljubljana.
• Centre for Slovene as a Second and Foreign Language, Faculty of Arts, Aškerčeva 2, Ljubljana.

The University of Maribor is offering their online courses of Slovene, which is free of charge for students of the University of Maribor. Contact: erasmus@um.si.

Another option for learning Slovene is with ESN (Erasmus Student network) of the Student Organisation of University of Maribor.

The University of Primorska is offering free courses of Slovene to its students and staff from level A1 (absolute beginner) to B1 (intermediate).

Contact and applications: halo.tecaji@fhs.upr.si

The University of Nova Gorica organizes a 60-hour Slovene language courses for international students and staff of the University of Nova Gorica. The aim of the course is to develop all four types of the participants’ linguistic skills – listening, speaking, writing and reading skills. 

Upon successfully passing the course (regular attendance, written and oral examinations), each participant receives a course completion certificate (the levels of language in accordance with CEFR) and ETCS units.