British International School of Ljubljana

What British International School of Ljubljana does

The British International School of Ljubljana (BISL) is a private international school registered in Ljubljana, Slovenia as Britanska mednarodna šola v Ljubljani d.o.o. (British International School of Ljubljana Ltd.), founded in 2007 with 44 employees. The school delivers the English National Curriculum to students aged 3 to 18 across five stages (Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form) and is the only school in the region rated 'Outstanding' in every category by PENTA International following its 2021 BSO inspection. BISL holds multiple accreditations including COBIS Accredited Member status, CIE and AQA/JCQ examination centre status, US College Board/SAT centre status, and ALFRI accreditation for EAL provision.

The school is part of the Orbital Education Group, a network of internationally acclaimed British international schools educating more than 7,500 students from 128 nationalities across schools in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, Albania, China, Mexico, Ecuador, and the Middle East. BISL's technology stack is built on the group's shared platforms: iSAMS for student information and SEN records management, and Canvas as the Virtual Learning Environment, both accessed via Orbital Education infrastructure. The student body spans 40+ nationalities, creating a genuinely international community in which English functions as the common language of instruction.

BISL operates a direct-to-consumer business model with no resellers or third-party agents. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees (Early Years through Sixth Form) supplemented by ancillary paid services including after-school clubs run by external providers, school lunch catering (by Super Catering), and residential trips. Tuition fee schedules are not publicly disclosed; prospective families are directed to the admissions team. Demand generation relies on the school's website and application portal, an active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube, PTA-driven word-of-mouth referrals, and private school tours. The school's single campus is located at Cesta 24. junija 92, Ljubljana-Črnuče, and it is currently enrolling for Academic Year 2026/27.

Name

British International School of Ljubljana

Legal name

Britanska mednarodna šola v Ljubljani d.o.o. (British International School of Ljubljana Ltd.)

Website

https://britishschool.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

British International School of Ljubljana delivers the English National Curriculum to students aged 3-18 from 40+ nationalities, operating as the only Outstanding-rated BSO school in Slovenia and part of the Orbital Education Group network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Student Orientation & Transition Programs (EDALANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated) (EDAMAFAK)

Keywords

• International school education
• British curriculum programs
• Primary secondary schooling
• English language instruction
• University preparation courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljubljana

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: The primary revenue stream is tuition fees charged to enrolled students across Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form programmes. Fees are charged on a periodic basis (annual or termly), with additional costs for optional services such as school lunch catering, after-school clubs, and residential trips.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The British International School of Ljubljana (BISL) delivers a traditional British education following the English National Curriculum to students aged 3 to 18, structured across Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form stages. The school prepares students for GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC examinations and supports pathways to UK and international universities. It is operated as part of the Orbital Education Group and sells tuition-based enrolment directly to families from its single Ljubljana campus.

Product overview

The British International School of Ljubljana (BISL) offers a comprehensive British education following the English National Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. The school provides a unified educational programme structured across five key stages: Early Years (ages 3+), Primary School (Years 1-6), Secondary School (Years 7-11), and Sixth Form (Years 12-13). The core academic offerings are supported by enrichment modules including English Language Provision (EAL), an extensive After School Provision programme with both free and paid specialist clubs, a School Trips Programme featuring both day visits and residential trips, Student Wellbeing & Support services with a House System, and a PTA Community providing parent engagement activities. The school also provides access to a Virtual Learning Environment (Canvas) and Parent Portal for communication and learning management. BISL serves students from over 40 countries, creating an international learning community where English is the common language.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Rated 'Outstanding' in every category — a historic first in the region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Orbital Education GroupcoreOthersBISL is part of the Orbital Education Group, a network of internationally acclaimed British international schools. The group educates more than 7,500 young people from 128 nationalities across schools in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, Albania, China, Mexico, Ecuador, and the Middle East. Orbital Education provides shared technology platforms (iSAMS, Canvas VLE), operational support, and professional development for staff. BISL's Principal, Mel Hitchcocks, and its operations are aligned with the group's standards and mission.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Danila Kumar International School Ljubljana: Slovenian-founded international school in Ljubljana offering bilingual and international programmes. Directly competes for the same Ljubljana-based premium international education market as BISL.
• International School of Ljubljana (QSI Ljubljana): Quality Schools International campus in Ljubljana, the only other major international school in the same city. Directly competes for expatriate and local premium-segment families seeking English-medium K-12 education in Slovenia.
• British International School Prague: British international school in Prague delivering the English National Curriculum across Early Years through Sixth Form to an expatriate and internationally-mobile student body. Comparable CEE premium British-curriculum offering.
• The British School Warsaw: British international school in Warsaw serving an expatriate and Polish family base with English National Curriculum. Comparable on offering scope (Early Years through Sixth Form) and CEE premium positioning.
• Vienna International School: International school in Vienna offering IB and international programmes to a multinational student body. Comparable in premium international positioning within the broader CEE/DACH market.
• Britannica International School Budapest: Premium British international school in Budapest offering English National Curriculum to a similar expatriate student base. Closely comparable in curriculum, geography, and target demographic.
• British International School of Budapest: British international school in Budapest operating under the same Orbital Education Group as BISL. Most directly comparable on curriculum (English National Curriculum), operating model, and CEE premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Gymnasium Bežigrad Ljubljana: One of Ljubljana's established public gymnasiums offering high-quality secondary education. Represents the broader local education incumbent that competes with BISL for academically-focused Slovenian families seeking premium secondary education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnogtWNYjajx-Xv3uF4ccIA
• Facebookfacebook.com/BritishSchoolLjubljana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/british-international-school-of-ljubljana
• Instagraminstagram.com/bisljubljana

Compliance10 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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