Homeschooling in Slovenia
Legal with school notification and mandatory yearly testing.
Home education is legal in Slovenia under the Zakon o osnovni šoli (Basic School Act). Parents must notify the enrolled school in writing at least three months before the school year, specifying the approved curriculum, location, and teacher details. Pupils must achieve equivalent standards through annual end-of-year examinations.
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
-
No minimum
Subjects
0
required
Notification
Yes
annual
Key Requirements at a Glance
- Home education requires enrollment in a basic school and school authorization.
- Parents submit application/notification to the school prior to school year start.
- Annual assessments of knowledge in all subjects mandatory at the enrolled school.
- Must achieve educational standards equivalent to the school curriculum.
- Failure in two consecutive assessments ends home education authorization.
- Child can transition to school attendance at any time voluntarily.
- Compulsory from age 6 to completion of 9-year basic education.
Legal Framework
Regulated by Zakon o osnovni šoli (ZOsn-1, Uradni list RS, št. 81/06 - UPB23) in Articles 88, 89, and 90, which govern izobraževanje na domu (home education); responsible authority is Ministrstvo za vzgojo in izobraževanje.
Filing Requirements
What to file
Written notification (pisna obvestitev)
When
at least 3 months before school year start (by end of May for September start)
Where
Enrolled basic school
How to submit
in writing
What to include
- • Publicly established curriculum, child's name and surname, place of schooling, name and surname of teacher(s)
School keeps documentation on home education.
How to Get Started
- 1
Enroll child in a public or private basic school
- 2
Prepare written notification with required details
- 3
Submit to school at least 3 months before school year
- 4
Prepare for annual exams
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Permitted under national law
- ✓No parent qualification needed
Cons
- •Stricter testing in all subjects per 2024 amendments
- •Risk of revocation after failures
Questions about homeschooling in Slovenia
How do I start home education in Slovenia?
Enroll your child in a basic school, then submit written notification at least 3 months before the school year with curriculum, location, and teacher details.
What curriculum must I follow?
A publicly established program equivalent to the mandatory school curriculum.
What happens if my child fails the annual exams?
Failure in two consecutive years ends home education authorization; child must attend school.
Are parent qualifications required?
No formal qualifications are specified in the law.
Can I switch back to school anytime?
Yes, students can voluntarily discontinue home education and join regular school at any time.
What ages does this apply to?
Compulsory from age 6 (by 1 September) until completion of 9-year basic education, typically age 15.
Where are the exams held?
At the enrolled basic school, covering all subjects at year-end.
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Last updated: 2026-04-26 · SI homeschool law guide