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British Curriculum International Schools in Bulgaria

Compare 11 British Curriculum international schools in Bulgaria. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 9,247), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
11
Curricula
18
Average annual fee
EUR 9,247
Fee range
EUR 200 – 20,426
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (9 schools)
Average school size
373 pupils
Largest by enrolment
St. George International School & Preschool
Oldest
Cosmos International School (1930)
With boarding
2
About international schools in Bulgaria

British-curriculum international schools in Bulgaria are concentrated mainly in Sofia and typically follow UK-style pathways such as the Cambridge stages leading to Cambridge IGCSE and then A-Levels or, in some schools, the International Baccalaureate for 16 - 18 year-olds. Teaching is usually delivered in English, with Bulgarian language lessons provided and additional modern languages commonly available; some schools blend the English National Curriculum with Cambridge or IB programmes. Fees are charged privately (many schools publish fees in euros) and for secondary years you should expect annual tuition commonly in the low-to-mid four-figure euro range, with senior IGCSE/A-Level or IB years and external exam charges adding to the total. Admissions normally align to a September academic year but many schools accept applications and place students year-round subject to availability, and relocating families should check each school’s published admissions process and accreditation.

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7 international schools in Sofia

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2 international schools in Plovdiv

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1 international school in Veliko Tarnovo

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1 international school in Burgas

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FAQs for Bulgaria

What does “British curriculum” mean in practice in Bulgaria?
In Bulgaria a British-curriculum school most often means a UK-style sequence: primary and lower-secondary foundations followed by Cambridge IGCSE examinations at 14 - 16, with schools then offering A-Levels or an alternative such as the IB Diploma for 16 - 18. Some providers adapt the National Curriculum for England, others follow the Cambridge Pathway or combine these with international programmes, so check the school’s published curriculum and examination routes.
Is instruction in English and will my child learn Bulgarian?
Yes - instruction in British-curriculum international schools in Bulgaria is usually in English, while Bulgarian language tuition is commonly offered either as mother-tongue support or as a second language, and other European languages are often part of the timetable. If maintaining home-language skills or preparing for local qualifications matters, confirm how and at what levels Bulgarian (or other languages) are taught.
How much should we budget for school fees and extra costs?
Annual tuition at established British-curriculum schools in Sofia is typically quoted in euros and frequently falls in the low-to-mid four-figure range for secondary years, with senior IGCSE/A-Level or IB years often costing more; each school publishes its own fee schedule. Expect additional charges for registration/enrolment, external exam fees (IGCSE/A-Level/IB), transport, meals and some extracurricular activities, so review the fee schedule and what it covers before budgeting.
When should we apply and how do admissions usually work?
Most schools follow a September start to the academic year but many operate rolling admissions and will accept children during the year if places are available; common steps include an online registration, document check, and age-appropriate assessment or interview for older applicants. Entry requirements, priority rules and application deadlines vary between schools, so request the current admissions policy and ask whether assessments or language support are required for your child.
How can we check a school’s standards and whether it really follows British practice?
Look for formal recognitions such as British School Overseas (BSO) registration, memberships of recognised international school organisations, or accreditation by Cambridge Assessment/IB for the programmes offered, and review published inspection or accreditation reports where available. Schools normally publish their accreditations and inspection outcomes on their websites and these documents are the clearest way to verify curriculum claims and quality assurances.