Slovenia Matura Exam Subjects

The Matura exam in Slovenia is a standardized test taken at the end of secondary education, similar to A-Levels, the Abitur, or the Baccalauréat. It is required for entrance into universities and other higher education institutions. The exam consists of five subjects: three compulsory and two optional.

Compulsory Subjects:

• Mother Tongue: Students can choose Slovenian, Hungarian, or Italian depending on their native language.
• Mathematics: This subject is compulsory for all students.
• Foreign Language: Students must choose one foreign language from English, German, Italian, Spanish, or French, provided they have received a passing grade in the chosen language for at least two years of their high school education.

Optional Subjects (Electives):

Students must choose two elective subjects from a wide range of subjects, including:

• Natural Sciences: Examples of specific subjects were not found in the search results.
• Foreign and Classical Languages: This category includes languages beyond the compulsory foreign language options, as well as classical languages like Ancient Greek and Latin.
• Humanities: Examples of specific subjects were not found in the search results.
• Social Sciences: Examples of specific subjects were not found in the search results.
• Technical and Vocational Subjects: Examples of specific subjects were not found in the search results.

Additional Information:

• The Matura exam is divided into two levels: foundation and higher level. Some subjects, such as Ancient Greek, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Mathematics, Russian, and Spanish, can be taken at either level.
• Students who fail the Matura exam can retake it after repeating the final year of secondary school. However, a third attempt is not allowed.