Slovenia 9th Grade Curriculum - Elective Subjects (2 or 3 hours/week)

Students in 7th, 8th, and 9th grades in Slovenia must choose at least two hours of elective subjects per week and may opt for a third hour. While a definitive list is unavailable, information gathered from various sources suggests the following:

Elective Subjects (Examples):

• Foreign Languages (e.g., English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Slovene as a foreign language)
• Astronomy
• Fine Art
• Philosophy
• Computer Science

Compulsory Optional Subjects (Examples):

Schools must offer certain optional subjects, including:

• Foreign Language
• Rhetoric
• Religions and Ethics

It is important to note that the specific elective subjects offered can vary between schools. Additionally, students in 9th grade also participate in national assessments, which include their language of instruction, mathematics, and a third subject (often a foreign language).