INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AT II. GIMNAZIJA MARIBOR

A very special aspect of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at II. gimnazija Maribor is its emphasis on international cooperation through various activities and student exchange programs.

All students at II. gimnazija Maribor have the opportunity to participate in international exchange programs that focus on language or cultural exchange, or they can collaborate with other students by joining activities in the DrugaDruga extracurricular programme.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES

The school has established numerous international connections with schools in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Slovakia, Sweden, Norway, Poland, and India. Every year, we conduct international student and teacher exchanges with some of these schools, either through the Erasmus+ program or through our initiatives.

Understanding different cultures, customs, traditions, and languages contributes to a better comprehension of today’s world and global relationships. To achieve the school’s goals, II. gimnazija has developed an extensive international cooperation network with other schools.

INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES

The school offers several opportunities for students to experience other countries and cultures while practising their language skills. Some of these activities include the World Scholars Cup, where students engage in various academic fields and travel to different countries; the Youth Parliament to the Alpine Convention, where students discuss issues affecting the Alpine region (Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Slovenia); and Model United Nations, where students can participate in national and international conferences as delegates. In recent years, we have attended conferences in Belgrade, Banja Luka, and Prague. We also organise our own conference, DrugaMUN, where IB students play a crucial role. Additionally, students can join the debate club, where they hone their debate and research skills.