All foreign prospective students enrolling at the University of Maribor should note that the Slovenian language exam is to be set at the basic user level (A2)/(B1), independent user level (B2) and proficient user level (C2):
You must print and fill out the Exam Application Form and send it to the following address, along with the paid fee (at least 8 days before the exam):
Filozofska fakulteta UM
Koroška cesta 160
2000 Maribor
Exam fees must be paid by bank transfer to the transaction account of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Maribor:
Filozofska fakulteta UM
Koroška cesta 160
2000 Maribor
TRR – IBAN SI56 0110 0600 0020 393
Recipient’s reference: SI00 799
Purpose of payment: Slovenian Language Exam for Foreign Students
Exam fee: 107.20 EUR
Literature
Composition of the Exam
Written part: comprehension of spoken and written texts, understanding of grammatical structures, short written practical text (120 minutes).
Oral part: conversation on a general topic, introduction (of oneself), description of a picture (10 minutes).
A2 level (SEJO 2011: 46)
The candidate can understand sentences and frequently-used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). The candidate can communicate to describe simple and routine tasks requiring a basic and direct exchange of information concerning familiar and routine matters. The candidate can describe, in simple terms, aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
B1 level (SEJO 2011: 46)
The candidate can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. The candidate can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. They can produce a simple, connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest to them. The candidate can also describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Assessment
In order to pass, the candidate must achieve a minimum of 60% for A2 level, and 85% for B1 level in each part of the exam. The final result of the exam is descriptive: pass or fail.
Literature
Composition of the exam
Written part: comprehension of spoken and written texts, understanding of grammatical structures, longer independently written text (120 minutes).
Oral part: conversation and presentation of an independently chosen topic (15 minutes).
B2 level (SEJO 2011: 46)
The candidate can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation. They can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. The candidate can produce a clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Assessment
In order to pass, the candidate must achieve a minimum of 60% in each part. The final result of the exam is descriptive: pass or fail.
Literature
Composition of the exam
Written part: comprehension of spoken and written texts, understanding of grammatical structures, longer independently written text (120 minutes).
Oral part: conversation and presentation of a selected topic in the professional field (20 minutes).
C2 level (SEJO 2011: 46)
The candidate can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. They can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts to form a coherent presentation. The candidate can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
Assessment
In order to pass, the candidate must achieve a minimum of 60% for C2 level in each part. The final result of the exam is descriptive: pass or fail.
Certificates
Candidates will receive a certificate to confirm the successful completion of the C2 level of the Slovenian language exam.
Please note:
The assessment of candidates’ knowledge is generally conducted for the purposes of the University of Maribor.
1. LEVEL
The requirement of B2-level proficiency prior to the beginning of the selection process
Candidates enrolling in the Slovene Language and Literature First-cycle Single or Combined Study Programme must demonstrate their knowledge of the Slovenian language at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (SEJO/CEFR) by providing appropriate documentation before the start of the selection procedure.
The requirement of B2 proficiency level prior to enrolment in the second year
Candidates enrolling in other university study programmes (Single courses: German Studies, Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Studies and History; combined courses: English Language and Literature, Philosophy, Geography, Hungarian Language and Literature, Translation Studies – English, Translation Studies – German, German Language and Literature, Pedagogy, Sociology, Art History, History) will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of the Slovenian language at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (SEJO/CEFR) by providing appropriate documentation before enrolment in the second year.
Relevant documents proving that this condition has been fulfilled are:
a) a certificate of completion of the B2 level of the Slovenian language exam or an equivalent certificate;
b) completed obligations in relation to the Slovenian Language for Foreigners 1 and Slovenian Language for Foreigners 2 courses at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Maribor;
c) a leaving certificate from a primary school in the Republic of Slovenia or from a foreign primary school with Slovenian as the teaching language;
d) a Matura Certificate or certificate of the last year of upper secondary vocational education that clearly states that the subject of Slovenian language has been passed;
e) a certificate of completion of a bilingual (Slovene and a foreign language) secondary school education or of completion of a foreign secondary school education with Slovene as the teaching language;
f) a diploma attesting to the completion of a study programme at a higher education institution in the Republic of Slovenia and a supporting document (statement) attesting to the fact that the candidate undertook the programme in Slovene language.
2. LEVEL
The requirement of B2-level proficiency prior to the beginning of the selection process
Candidates enrolling in the Slovene Language and Literature (single course, non-pedagogical), Slovene Language and Literature (combined course, pedagogical), and Slovene Language and Literature (combined course, non-pedagogical) Second-cycle Study Programmes must demonstrate their knowledge of the Slovenian language at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (SEJO/CEFR) by providing appropriate documentation before the start of the selection procedure.
The requirement of B2-level proficiency prior to enrolment in the second year
Candidates enrolling in the Intercultural German Studies (single course, non-pedagogical), Intercultural German Studies (combined course, non-pedagogical), German as a Foreign Language (combined course, pedagogical), Teaching English (combined course, pedagogical), English Studies (combined course, non-pedagogical), Hungarian Language and Literature (combined course, pedagogical), Translation and Interpreting (single course, non-pedagogical), Sociology (single course, non-pedagogical), Sociology (combined course, pedagogical), Philosophy (combined course, pedagogical), Philosophy (combined course, non-pedagogical), Pedagogy (single course, pedagogical), Pedagogy (combined course, pedagogical), Geography (combined course, pedagogical), Geography (combined course, non-pedagogical), History (single course, non-pedagogical), History (combined course, pedagogical), History (combined course, non-pedagogical), Art History (combined course, non-pedagogical) Second-cycle Study Programmes, must demonstrate their knowledge of the Slovenian language at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (SEJO/CEFR) by providing appropriate documentation before enrolment in the second year.
Relevant documents proving that this condition has been fulfilled are:
a) a certificate of completion of the B2 level of the Slovenian language exam or an equivalent certificate;
b) completed obligations in the Slovenian Language for Foreigners 1 and Slovenian Language for Foreigners 2 courses at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Maribor;
c) a leaving certificate from a primary school in the Republic of Slovenia or from a foreign primary school with Slovenian as the teaching language;
d) a Matura Certificate or a certificate of the last year of upper secondary vocational education that clearly states that the subject of Slovenian language has been passed;
e) a certificate of completion of a bilingual (Slovene and a foreign language) secondary school education or of completion of a foreign secondary school education with Slovene as the teaching language;
f) a diploma attesting to the completion of a study programme at a higher education institution in the Republic of Slovenia and a supporting document (statement) attesting to the fact that the candidate undertook the programme in the Slovenian language.
Candidates enrolling in the Psychology Single Study Programme and the Psychology Second-cycle Study Programme must demonstrate their knowledge of the Slovenian language at C2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (SEJO/CEFR) by providing appropriate documentation before the start of the selection procedure.
In order to fulfil this enrolment requirement, the candidates must have passed the Slovenian language subject at the general matura level, or in the final year of secondary school, or have obtained a certificate of completion of the C2 level of the Slovenian language exam.