Pedagoški inštitut is the central national institution for research in education. They conduct both fundamental and applied research, as well as evaluation and development studies in all areas of education. Their mission is to develop educational sciences in the broadest sense and promote their interdisciplinary integration.

The Pedagoški inštitut offers a range of products and services. They have a publishing division that includes the Pedagoški inštitut Publishing House and a Digital Library. They also publish the collected works of Primož Trubar, as well as the international journal for the theory and research of education, Šolsko polje.

Additionally, Pedagoški inštitut organizes a national scientific conference for researchers, policymakers, and educators in the field of education. They also conduct international research studies, such as TIMSS, PISA, PIRLS, and ICCS, which provide valuable comparative findings on educational systems.

With a commitment to fostering educational development and promoting interdisciplinary research, Pedagoški inštitut is at the forefront of advancing education in Slovenia and beyond.