International Schools in Bulgaria
Compare 18 international schools in Bulgaria. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 6,725), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 18
- Curricula
- 18
- Average annual fee
- EUR 6,660
- Fee range
- EUR 100 – 17,900
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (8 schools)
- Average school size
- 308 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Uwekind International School
- Oldest
- Cosmos International School (1930)
- With boarding
- 1
About international schools in Bulgaria
International schools in Bulgaria are concentrated in Sofia with smaller clusters on the Black Sea coast and in larger regional cities; they typically follow internationally recognised programmes such as the International Baccalaureate, UK/Cambridge pathways and US-style or national-plus international curricula, while French- and German-language schools also serve specific communities. English is the dominant language of instruction at most international schools, but Bulgarian language lessons or mother-tongue provision are commonly offered and schools usually provide English language support for newcomers. Annual fees vary by school size and accreditation; for Sofia the typical published range is in the lower to mid tens of thousands of euros for full-time primary and secondary places, with extra charges for meals, transport, exams and activities, and many families now see fees quoted in euros after Bulgaria’s euro adoption. The main intake is for the September term and schools recommend applying several months ahead; many schools also operate waiting lists and keep limited mid-year places, and most admissions processes include an application, previous school reports, an assessment and a placement interview.
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14 international schools in Sofia
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2 international schools in Varna
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See all 1 →1 international school in Veliko Tarnovo
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Curricula
There are 18 international schools in Bulgaria covering 18 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (8), Cambridge IGCSE (6), Bespoke Curriculum (6), IB (MYP) (5), IB (PYP) (5). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Bulgaria runs from about EUR 100 to EUR 17,900, averaging roughly EUR 6,660. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Bulgaria run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
1 of the 18 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Bulgaria we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.