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Zlatarski International School of Sofia

International School in Sofia

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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. 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: $12,613–$14,687/yr published in BGN, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 18 Sofia international school · 300 students total.
  • Ages: Ages 10 to 18 school day starts at 8:00.
  • Accreditations: IBO, CIE listed accreditations.
IB, BritishAges 10 to 18English$12,613–$14,687/yr(21285 лв-24784 лв)
Est. all-in: $15,150/yr(+11%, modeled)Above average in SofiaOpen admissions81% data coverage
Students

300

Class Size

18 avg

Boarding

Available

Founded

1995

Accreditations

IBO, CIE

Qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma

multi-curriculumibbritish-curriculumboardingopen-admissions

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)

Special educational needs (SEN)Not published
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

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

  1. 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?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  4. 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.
  5. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  6. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Zlatarski International School of Sofia
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$12,613–$14,687
Annual tuition (BGN)21285 лв-24784 лв
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$15,150(+11%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$16,650
Cost position in Sofia55th percentile(above average)
Curriculum

IB, British

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma

External examinations

IB Diploma, IGCSE, A Levels

Additional languages

Bulgarian, German, Spanish, Latin

School hours

8:00 – 14:10

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 81%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Sofia

Budget-friendly
Median
$6,981$12,613–$14,687$30,263

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall Classes
Zlatarski International School of Sofia

Class Size

This school
18
City avg
17

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