Zlatarski International School of Sofia
International School in Sofia
Quick answer
Zlatarski International School Sofia serves 300 students aged 10 to 18 in Bulgaria's capital — sixth-form-focused IB World School. The school combines British curriculum with the IB Diploma at upper school, accredited by IBO and CIE. Tuition $21,285-$24,784 per year. Strong fit for academically-focused Bulgarian and international expat families seeking British/IB-track sixth-form education with strong UK and global university progression, complementing the broader-age-tier Anglo-American School of Sofia for Sofia's expat market.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $21,285–$24,784/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 18 Sofia international school · 300 students total.
- Ages: Ages 10 to 18 school day starts at 8:00.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIE verified.
300
18 avg
Available
1995
IBO, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
About Zlatarski International School of Sofia
Zlatarski International School of Sofia is the largest and most experienced International Baccalaureate School in Bulgaria, authorised as the first IB Worls School in the country in 2003. Founded in 1995 the School educates students aged 11 - 18 years old.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
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.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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) | $21,285 – $24,784 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 21285 лв-24784 лв |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $24,685(+7%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $26,185 |
| Cost position in Sofia | 64th percentile(above average) |
IB, British
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
IB Diploma, IGCSE, A Levels
Bulgarian, German, Spanish, Latin
8:00 – 14:10
Yes
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