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Infographic developed based on inverviews, desk research and statistical analysis

SLOVENIA

national situation on EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Citizens of other EU countries, Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship, and refugees are entitled to education under the same conditions as Slovenian citizens, while other foreign nationals are entitled based on the principle of reciprocity.

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PROGRESS on educational system

2010

2030

Maintaining an education system respecting fundamental human rights

Guidelines for the education of children of foreigners in kindergartens and schools

Initial diverse forms of informal support

2024

2007

New Strategy of the Government in the field of immigration

Strategy for the integration

CHALLENGES on educational system

slovenian inclusive education

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Towards a bright future

In Slovenia, the future of maintaining an education system respecting fundamental human rights for both natives and foreigners will confront issues such as:

• inclusive access,
• combating discrimination,
• and integrating technological innovations,

Future offers opportunity to cultivate diverse communities and empower individuals from all backgrounds to thrive and contribute to societal advancement.

Helping each ohter

Before the guidelines and strategies even existed, mutual assistance in integrating foreigners in Slovenia relied on informal initiatives from local communities, offering support in:

• language learning,
• job search,
• housing, and
• social integration,
• other tailored assistance.

National Migrant Integration - Slovenia

According to statistics from the Statistical Office, as of the first quarter of 2024, there were more than 200.000 foreign citizens living in Slovenia, comprising approx. 9% of the total population.

Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia

• Slovenian, migration, and foreign resident statistics fluctuate over time due to various factors such as economic conditions, political changes, and international conflicts.

• Nowadays there is also a large number of Ukrainian refugees (approximately 9,000 had valid temporary protection status in Slovenia).

Within new strategy

education remains an important area and a means to achieve these goals

The strategy cover:

• managing immigration,
• protecting rights,
• addressing unauthorized immigration,
• promoting employment immigration while ensuring security and cooperation.

Identifiying key chalenges in the inclusion process

Strategy for the integration of migrant children in the educational system describes the concept of Inclusion, international documents and practises from abroad.

Identified challenges:

• inadequate legal frameworks,
• deficient integration strategies,
• limited language support, and
• lack of involvement of migrant families.

Improvements of education

Guidelines serve as a framework document providing general directions for working with foreign children in educational settings and offer:

• General background and needs anayses
• The legal basis
• Principles
• Measures and solutions