{"id":727,"date":"2015-12-11T15:02:42","date_gmt":"2015-12-11T14:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centerslo.si\/en\/?page_id=727"},"modified":"2026-02-27T08:58:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T07:58:29","slug":"spring-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centerslo.si\/en\/courses-for-adults\/courses\/spring-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring School"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lead-photo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"highlight\">\n<h1>Spring School of Slovene Language<\/h1>\n<div class=\"grid\">\n<div class=\"col span_2_of_3\">\n<p>Spring School of Slovene Language is an intensive language course lasting half of the academic year. It is the most intense form of learning!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col span_1_of_3\">\n<p><strong>2 March\u201322 May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn dynamic register orange\" href=\"https:\/\/prijave.snipi.si\/BwukhppNdax?culture=en\">Application Form<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"open-hours\">\n<h2>Course and duration<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Classes: Mon\u2013Thu, 9.00\u201311.45 am<\/li>\n<li>Conversation: every other Friday for 2 class hours<\/li>\n<li>Accompanying programme: every other Friday; <a href=\"#span\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Holidays: 6 April, 9 April and 27 April\u20133 May<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"open-hours\">\n<h2>Number of Class Hours*: 200 (10 ECTS)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>144 hours: in the classroom<\/li>\n<li>26 hours: accompanying programme<\/li>\n<li>30 hours: homework<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*1 class hour = 45 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"location\">\n<h2>Location:<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/centerslo.si\/en\/courses-for-adults\/general-information\/course-locations\/\">Pionirski dom<\/a>, Vilharjeva 15, Ljubljana.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"price\">\n<h2>Price: 1845 EUR<\/h2>\n<p>The price includes a language course, learning material and accompanying programme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"accordion\">\n<li>\n<h3><a id=\"span\"><\/a>Accompanying programme<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">The accompanying programme includes various activities for learning about Slovene culture and society whose topics complement and broaden the language classes in the classroom. It is held every other Friday.<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 150px; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #ffffff; border-style: hidden;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 200px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 51px;\">Friday, 13 March<br \/>\n10.00 am\u201312.00 pm<br \/>\n<strong>CULINARY WORKSHOP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Strudel is a traditional dessert that almost every Slovenian grandmother prepares for her family on weekends. You are warmly invited to join our culinary workshop, put on an apron, and enjoy baking your own delicious strudel in a cheerful atmosphere.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 200px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 170px;\">Friday, 20 March<br \/>\n9.00\u201310.00 am<br \/>\n<strong>TOUR OF CANKARJEV DOM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cankarjev dom is the largest Slovenian congress and cultural centre. It was designed by the Slovenian architect Edvard Ravnikar, and its construction took place from 1977 to 1982. The building is named after the Slovenian writer and politician Ivan Cankar, who was active in the early 20th century. During our visit to Cankarjev dom, we will explore its halls and foyers and learn more about the history of the building.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 200px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 101px;\">Friday, 3 April<br \/>\n10.00 am\u20131.00 pm<br \/>\n<strong>TRIP TO KAMNIK BY TRAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nestled at the foot of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps north of Ljubljana, Kamnik is considered to be one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Slovenia. An hour long tour will take us through the historical centre and along the \u0160utna Street to the Mali grad chapel where you will find out who Veronika of Kamnik was. We will find some time for a stress free coffee or further exploring of this charming town.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 200px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 128px;\">Friday, 24 April<br \/>\n10.00\u201311.00 am<br \/>\n<strong>EXHIBITION: <em>MASKS: FROM RITUAL TO CARNIVAL<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The exhibition shows how the tradition of masking in everyday life and during holidays has changed over time. Various masks, costumes, photographs, and films reveal the rich diversity of Slovenian Carnival and other masking customs. Masks are more than just a disguise, as they give communities a sense of identity, connect people, and preserve both individual and collective memory. After the exhibition, you will also be able to visit the Ethnographic Museum on your own.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 200px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 216px;\">Friday, 15 May<br \/>\n9.00 am\u201318.00 pm<br \/>\n<strong>TRIP TO GORENJSKA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gorenjska is one of the most picturesque regions of Slovenia, and it is especially beautiful in spring. During our trip, we will visit the Zelenci Nature Reserve, where we will see the stunning emerald-green lake, and then continue to the Nordic Centre and the Planica Museum, where we will learn more about the heritage of Slovenian Nordic skiing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 200px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 215px;\">Thursday, 21 May<br \/>\n11.00\u201311.45 am<br \/>\n<strong>CLOSING CEREMONY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the second-to-last day of the course, we will gather together in the Small Hall of the Pionirski dom, look through the photos from the accompanying programme, and award the certificates for the successful completion of the course.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Scholarships<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Members of Slovene ethnic minorities in other countries and descendants of Slovene expatriates and emigrants can apply for the scholarship; applications should reach us before <strong>31 August for the next year<\/strong>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/centerslo.si\/en\/courses-for-adults\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information and application&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>General information<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>All information about registration, payment, study schedule, and more can be found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/centerslo.si\/en\/courses-for-adults\/general-information\/\">General Information tab &#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring School of Slovene Language Spring School of Slovene Language is an intensive language course lasting half of the academic year. 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