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Primary teacher education

If you believe that knowledge should be lifelong, engaging, and diverse, if you see it as a window to the world, and if you enjoy a dynamic, creative, and enriching life, along with a passion for working with children, we eagerly await you in the Primary teacher education programme.

Further study opportunities

Undergraduate study programme

General baccalaureate

4 years

Further study opportunities

Undergraduate study programme

General baccalaureate

4 years

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Who is this programme for?

This study programme is designed for those who aspire to teach independently in the first and second educational cycles of primary school.

Reasons to become a teacher:

Broad knowledge across various fields.
Creative work with young learners.
Career advancement opportunities (from trainee to principal).
Continuous professional development.
Connections with European education systems (exchange programmes).

What is study like?

The study programme is engaging, diverse, challenging, and interdisciplinary. Where else can you explore didactic and technical aspects of modern media, psychology, pedagogy, philosophy, sociology, sports, foreign languages, geography, history, mathematics, Slovene language and literature, natural sciences, music, and visual arts-all in one place?

Classroom Teaching is like a miniature university. The programme is highly dynamic, offering more than just lectures. You’ll engage in practical classroom work, field learning, hands-on exercises, and excursions. Additionally, you can develop your strengths by selecting elective courses tailored to your interests.

If you gain sufficient English proficiency through elective courses during your undergraduate studies, you can pursue a master’s programme in Teaching at the Primary Level with English. There is a high demand for teachers with this qualification, as they can teach English in primary education.

Programme objectives

The primary goal of the Classroom Teaching study programme is to equip graduates with the skills necessary for:

Continuing studies at the master’s level to gain full competencies for independent teaching in the first and second educational cycles of primary school.
Independent work in various fields of education, social activities, and freelance professions, supported by a strong pedagogical foundation.
Developing specialized teaching abilities, including:
- Mastery of subject content and didactics
- Interdisciplinary integration of knowledge
- Pedagogical leadership of the class or student groups
- Organizing active and independent learning, training students for effective learning strategies
- Collaborating with professionals across different educational fields
- Working with parents and other stakeholders responsible for students’ well-being
- Understanding the developmental characteristics, differences, and needs of students, identifying learning abilities and challenges, taking a holistic approach to child development, and fostering students’ growth into responsible members of society.

Admission requirements

To enroll in the Classroom Teaching study programme, candidates must have:

Completed the Matura exam or
Completed any four-year secondary school programme before June 1, 1995.

Selection criteria in case of limited enrollment

If enrollment is limited, candidates will be selected based on:

Overall success in the Matura exam or final exam (60% of points)
Overall success in the 3rd and 4th year of secondary school (40% of points)