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Anglo-American School of Sofia

International School in Sofia

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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. 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–$30,263/yr published in BGN, US$ equivalent.
  • 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.
IB, AmericanAges 4 to 18English$16,148–$30,263/yr(29067 лв-54473 лв)
Est. all-in: $24,526/yr(+6%, modeled)Premium in SofiaGood valueModerate admissions84% data coverage
Students

590

Nationalities

50 (American /Bulgarian)

Class Size

18 avg / 20 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO, CIS, NEASC, ECIS

multi-curriculumibamerican-curriculummid-range-costhighly-diverseinternationally-mobile

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)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

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

  1. 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.
  2. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  3. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Anglo-American School of Sofia
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$16,148–$30,263
Annual tuition (BGN)29067 лв-54473 лв
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$24,526(+6%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$26,026
Cost position in Sofia91th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

IB, American

External examinations

IB Diploma Examinations.

Exam results

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).

Additional languages

Bulgarian and French as foreign languages + Spanish from Middle School.

Learning support

Https://www.aas-sofia.org/our-school/student-support

Special needs staff

Yes

ESL / EAL support

Yes

Education psychologistYes
School hours

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredNo
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

Vegetarian or vegan options are offered daily.

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 84%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

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At a Glance

Fee Position in Sofia

Premium
Median
$6,981$16,148–$30,263$30,263

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Anglo-American School of Sofia

Class Size

This school
18
Max class
20
City avg
17

Student Diversity

50nationalities590 students

Very diverse

Common: American /Bulgarian

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