St. George International School & Preschool
International School in Sofia
Quick answer
St. George International School Sofia serves 700 students from 36 nationalities aged 1 to 18 — Bulgaria's premier British international school. The school delivers the National Curriculum of England with IGCSE pathways, accredited by COBIS, BSO and CIE. Tuition $22,428-$37,772 per year. Strong fit for diplomatic, EU-institution and corporate expat families on Sofia assignments seeking British-track education with strong UK boarding-school feeder pathways from preschool through sixth form.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $22,428–$37,772/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 15) Sofia international school · 700 students total.
- 36 nationalities top: Bulgarian.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 18 school day starts at 8:15.
- Accreditations: COBIS, BSO, CIE verified.
700
36 (Bulgarian)
15 avg / 15 max
Rolling
COBIS, BSO, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About St. George International School & Preschool
St. George International School & Preschool aims to combine the best of Bulgarian and British educational systems to produce a world class education for its students.
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.
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $22,428 – $37,772 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 22428 лв-37772 лв |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $32,050(+6%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $33,550 |
| Cost position in Sofia | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels and for the Bulgarian citizens - Bulgarian diploma
Well above of the international average results of the same exams
Bulgarian, German, French, Russian, Spanish
unknown
Yes, we have a fully qualified SENCO; assistant teachers; psychologists and speech therapist
Yes
8:15 – 15:30/15:45
Yes. The school has its own kitchen facilities and we cook on site freshly prepared and healthy meals. The students have 4 meals per day : morning breakfast, morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Sofia
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Bulgarian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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