Affordable International Schools in Bulgaria
Edited by Nik Higgins · Co-founder & CEO
About international schools in Bulgaria
Affordable international schools in Bulgaria range from low-fee franchise preschools and bilingual private schools to full-line international campuses, with the deepest market and the most options in Sofia. English is the dominant medium in international schools, while Bulgarian-language or bilingual tracks and other languages such as Russian, German and French are commonly available; many schools offer British, American or International Baccalaureate programmes. Since Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026, fees are now commonly quoted in euros; families can find very low-cost options that start around a few thousand euros a year, while many established international schools cluster in the mid-to-high price bands. The school year and admissions cycle follow the typical European pattern with a main September intake and frequent mid-year entry points; individual schools set application windows, assessments and any one-off entry fees, so relocating families should contact schools early and expect in-person or online assessments and document checks as part of enrolment.
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At a glance 20 schools · avg fee EUR 7,422
- Schools listed
- 20
- Curricula
- 19
- Average annual fee
- EUR 7,422
- Fee range
- EUR 100 – 19,313
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (9 schools)
- Average school size
- 352 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- St. George International School & Preschool
- Oldest
- Cosmos International School (1930)
- With boarding
- 1