Anglo-American School of Sofia
International School in Sofia
Quick answer
Anglo-American School of Sofia (AAS Sofia) serves 590 students from 50 nationalities aged 4 to 18 in the Bulgarian capital. The school combines an American educational framework with the IB Diploma Programme, accredited by IBO, CIS, NEASC and ECIS — a four-accreditation set that signals strong international quality assurance. Tuition runs $16,148-$30,263 per year. Established choice for diplomatic and corporate expat families relocating to Sofia.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American taught at Anglo-American School of Sofia.
- Tuition: $16,148–$30,263/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 20) Sofia international school · 590 students total.
- 50 nationalities top: American /Bulgarian.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at 8:30 a.m..
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, NEASC plus 1 more.
590
50 (American /Bulgarian)
18 avg / 20 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS, NEASC, ECIS
About Anglo-American School of Sofia
The Anglo-American School of Sofia is a diverse, internationally rich, welcoming school. We provide not only an outstanding learning environment but also a caring community, full of parents, students, and staff who know what it means to be internationally mobile. AAS proudly serves not only the international community but also local, internationally-minded Bulgarian families in Sofia who appreciate the value of independent international education. With almost 600 students, aged 4 to 19, from around 50 countries, we offer an international and multi-sourced curriculum that is concept-driven and inquiry-based.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $16,148 – $30,263 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 29067 лв-54473 лв |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $24,526(+6%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $26,026 |
| Cost position in Sofia | 73th percentile(above average) |
IB, American
IB Diploma Examinations.
Our Students' IB Results are consistently above the world average (34 for AAS students vs 30 world average for 2020 and 38 for AAS vs 33 world average for 2021).
Bulgarian and French as foreign languages + Spanish from Middle School.
Https://www.aas-sofia.org/our-school/student-support
Yes
Yes
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Yes
Vegetarian or vegan options are offered daily.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Sofia
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: American /Bulgarian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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