British School of Sofia
International School in Sofia
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $11,556–$20,726/yr published in BGN, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 20) Sofia international school · 380 students total.
- 44 nationalities top: Bulgarian.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO, COBIS, BSO plus 1 more.
380
44 (Bulgarian)
15 avg / 20 max
Rolling
IBO, COBIS, BSO, CIE
IGCSE and IB Diploma
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —In-house specialist staff not 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $11,556–$20,726 |
| Annual tuition (BGN) | 19501 лв-34976 лв |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $17,791(+10%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $19,291 |
| Cost position in Sofia | 64th percentile(above average) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
Students in Grade 6 – CIE Primary Checkpoint Exams in English, Mathematics and Science Students in Grade 9 – CIE Lower Secondary Checkpoint Exams in English, Mathematics and Science Students in Grade 11 – International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Exams - mandatory exams in English, Mathematics, Science / Biology and a choice of 2 to 5 additional subjects Students in Grade 13 - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme exams in 6 subjects and 3 additional modelues - Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) and Extended Essay.
Above UK average
Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Greek, Russian, Bulgarian
unknown
No
Yes
8:30 – 16:20
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Sofia
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Bulgarian
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