History of Gimnazija Bežigrad
Gimnazija Bežigrad was established in 1936, when two boys’ high schools merged and moved to their present location in the Bežigrad district of Ljubljana. Since 1947, the school has been coeducational, and today it enrols more girls than boys.
Over the years, the school’s name has changed in response to educational reforms. It was initially known as I. Gimnazija Bežigrad, later renamed the Mathematics and Sciences Secondary School, and eventually returned to its current name, Gimnazija Bežigrad.
Gimnazija Bežigrad is a public secondary school offering the “Gimnazija” program, which prepares students for university education. The vast majority of its graduates continue their studies at universities.
In September 1990, the school introduced the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), initially admitting a group of twenty Slovenian students. Since then, the programme has welcomed a new group of students each year, selected from secondary schools across Slovenia.
In 1993, Gimnazija Bežigrad began admitting international students into its two IB programmes: the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students in Grades 9 and 10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for students in Grades 11 and 12.
Today, Gimnazija Bežigrad combines a proud tradition with a forward-looking approach to education, preparing students to succeed in a global society.
IB Mission statement
The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
GIMB Mission statement
MISSION
Gimnazija Bežigrad is a school with a long-standing tradition, grounded in the values of knowledge and personal growth. Within a safe and supportive environment, we empower students to reach their full potential, think critically and creatively, and act responsibly and ethically as individuals and members of society.
VISION
We aim to remain true to our mission while building a school community that strives for excellence in values, knowledge, and interpersonal relationships.
IB Learner profile
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
As IB learners we strive to be:
INQUIRERS
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
OPEN-MINDED
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
KNOWLEDGEABLE
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
CARING
We show empathy, compassion and respect We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
THINKERS
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
RISK-TAKERS
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
COMMUNICATORS
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
BALANCED
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives-intellectual, physical, and emotional-to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
PRINCIPLED
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
REFLECTIVE
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.
