1. Measures to prevent drop out Mag. Slava Pevec Grm Slovenia

2. Measures to prevent drop outs Supply of different possibilities of education and training programmes at upper secondary education is important, possibilities for vertical and horizontal transition: since 1996 the supply has increased Good quality and attractive pathways though upper secondary education: curricular reform (modularised and competence-based curricula) in technical and vocational education since 2002 More focus on demand side as regards drop outs: early identifications of students at risk; measures for more guidance, couching and support for individual student.

4. Policy measures Great choice of education and training possibilities after 9-year elementary comprehensive schooling: the supply has increased Transition from 9-year compulsory schooling into secondary education is 98%.

5. Heterogeneity of levels of secondary education Different possibilities for continuing secondary education on various levels: Short-term vocational education (1,5 -2,5 years), 2% Secondary vocational education: (3 years), 19% Secondary technical education: (4 years), 38% Secondary general education (4 years), 41% Vocational-technical education: +2 years (65% of students, who finish vocational education) Bridging courses: vocational and maturity courses

6. VET reform: since 2002 More flexible modularised framework curricula developed. Very school has to prepare school curriculum in accordance with the needs of the pupils enrolled and in close cooperation with local companies. Team work of teacher and weekly evaluation. More individualised and flexible pathways, more support for each student, a certificate on NVQ as a partial qualifications provide access to the labour market.

7. Early identification and support Early identification of students at risk by use of portfolio and formative assessment. Schools are obliged to prepare individual learning plan, when student don’t meet the minimum standard. Many projects for supporting schools and teachers (PUPO)

8. Share of the population aged 18-24 with only lower-secondary education and not in education or training, 2006 Slovenia, 2006: 5,2% Data source: Eurostat (Labour Force Survey), 2006

9. Percentage of the population (20-24) having completed at least upper-secondary education, 2000-2005 Slovenija:2004: 88,6%, 2004-2005: 90,5% 2000- 2004- 2005 Data source: Eurostat (Labour Force Survey).