Basic education (Single structure education)

All children living in Slovenia have the right to basic school education under equal and nondiscriminatory conditions. Education is compulsory for pupils between 6 and 15 years of age. It is organised as a single structure (without distinction between primary and lower secondary levels). At the end of basic education, pupils have the choice to advance to general, technical or vocational upper secondary education.

Younger children and children with special needs are entitled to free transportation. All children are entitled to free school transportation if their school is located more than 4 km from their place of residence. Schools are required to provide school meals. Children from socially and economically disadvantaged families are entitled to school meals at a reduced price. The geographical distribution of schools provides all children in Slovenia with the opportunity to receive basic education as close to their home as possible.