Slovenia Matura Exam: Russian Subject

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 entry into university. The exam consists of five subjects: three compulsory and two optional.

The compulsory subjects are:

• Slovene (or Hungarian or Italian in specific regions)
• Mathematics
• A foreign language (options include English, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish)

Russian can be chosen as either a compulsory or an optional subject. For subjects like Russian, students can choose to take the exam at either the foundation or higher level. A student can take a maximum of two subjects at the higher level.

Grading:

• Most subjects are graded on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 the highest. A score of 1 is a failing grade.
• For the Slovene subject and higher-level exams, the grading scale is from 1 to 8.
• Additional points are awarded for higher-level exams and exams in the mother tongue.

The Matura exam is administered in two series: spring (May-June) and autumn (August-September). A mock exam is held in March for Year 4 students. The National Education Institute Slovenia develops the Matura course programs. The State Examination Centre (RIC) is responsible for the assessment. Students who fail the exam can retake it within two years.

While the specific format and content of the Russian Matura exam are not readily available, the general information above outlines the key aspects of the exam and the Russian subject within it.