British School of Sofia vs Uwekind International School

	B British School of Sofia Sofia, Bulgaria	U Uwekind International School Sofia, Bulgaria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €600 - 17,900	Fees / year €6,820 - 8,100
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (PYP), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum)
Pupils	Pupils 450	Pupils 500
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Bulgarian, English, German
Opened	Opened 2009	Opened 1997
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Sofia, Vitosha district, with a Plovdiv campus. WonderWorld Kindergarten is at 15 Ivan Radoev Street for 2–9-year-olds, and British School and College is at 20 Georgi Raichev Street for 10–18-year-olds. Plovdiv campus is at 45 Tsar Ivan Asen II Street.	Location The school operates two campuses in Sofia, Bulgaria. As of September 2025, Uwekind's Lozen Park campus serves children from kindergarten through Grade 6 at 1186 Sofia, ж.к. Лозен парк, ул. Манастирска воденица 71. The High School campus is in central Sofia at 1606 Sofia, Center, ул. Владайска 48. The kindergarten yard is at the foot of Vitosha with outdoor space for activities.
Stages	Stages WonderWorld - Kindergarten; Grades 1-4 (2–9 years). British School and College (10–18 years).	Stages Kindergarten – Preschool; Grades 1-4; Grades 5-10; Grades 11-12; Diplomas.
School type	School type British international day school with three campuses (Sofia two campuses and Plovdiv) and IB World School status.	School type Private IB World School offering Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support EAL (English as an Additional Language) classes are offered. Additional language classes in Spanish, French, German, and Chinese are available. Learning support includes extra Maths and Science lessons; digital tools such as Fast ForWord and Clear Fluency support language and literacy development.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British international school located in Bulgaria (Sofia and Plovdiv campuses).	Country affiliation Sofia, Bulgaria
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Kindergarten day runs 8:00–16:00, with Welcome and breakfast 8:00–9:00; Story Time 9:00–9:15; breaks 10:00–11:30 and 12:00–12:40; nap/quiet time 13:00–15:00; 16:00–17:00 free play and pick-up. Young Engineers (6–14) day runs 8:00–17:00 with breaks at 10:20–10:50 and 12:10–13:10, and a 16:00–17:00 pick-up window.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Door-to-door transport in Sofia with either round-trip or one-way options; three zones: Zone 1 Inner Ring, Zone 2 Middle Ring, Zone 3 Outer Ring. 2024–2025 transport fees apply. Admissions: +359 886 510 510; office@bssofia.bg.	Bus service details A bus service is offered between home and the school with reserved seats and insurance. The transport fee is for one school year and is charged per address: one-way 1700 € or two-way 2450 €.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Enrolment fee - Kindergarten (Nursery, Reception): EUR 600 one-off enrolment fee for new students. - School (Grades 1–IGCSE Year 2) and College (IB DP Years): EUR 1,000 one-off enrolment fee for new students. For IB DP Year 1 & Year 2 the enrolment fee is shown as EUR 1,000. Tuition fees by year group (annual and instalments) - Nursery: Annual tuition EUR 9,980; two instalments of EUR 5,160; three instalments of EUR 3,630. - Reception: Annual tuition EUR 10,500; two instalments of EUR 5,550; three instalments of EUR 3,890. - Grade 1 & 2: Annual tuition EUR 13,000; two instalments of EUR 6,900; three instalments of EUR 4,830. - Grade 3 – 6: Annual tuition EUR 14,300; two instalments of EUR 7,600; three instalments of EUR 5,300. - Grade 7 – 9: Annual tuition EUR 15,300; two instalments of EUR 8,098; three instalments of EUR 5,680. - IGCSE Year 1 & Year 2: Annual tuition EUR 16,600; two instalments of EUR 8,800; three instalments of EUR 6,200. - IB Diploma Programme Year 1: Annual tuition EUR 17,900; two instalments of EUR 9,350; three instalments of EUR 6,560. - IB Diploma Programme Year 2: Annual tuition EUR 17,900; two instalments of EUR 9,350; three instalments of EUR 6,560. (All school tuition figures are quoted in EUR for an academic year that covers 10 months.) Billing schedule and payment terms (deadlines and instalment rules) - Parents may choose one annual payment, two instalments, or three instalments. The payment deadlines shown are: - One instalment: due by 30 June 2025. - Two instalments: due by 30 June 2025 and 30 January 2026. - Three instalments: due by 30 June 2025, 28 November 2025, and 27 February 2026. - Enrolment is for a full school year; students enrolling mid-year are charged pro rata for remaining school weeks (vacations excluded). - The enrolment (application) fee is a one-off payment for new students, non-discountable and non-refundable. School meals and related billing - Kindergarten meals: 3,020 BGN annually (approx. EUR 1,540); two instalments 1,590 BGN (approx. EUR 810); three instalments 1,120 BGN (approx. EUR 570). - School & College meals: 3,315 BGN annually (approx. EUR 1,690); two instalments 1,745 BGN (approx. EUR 890); three instalments 1,235 BGN (approx. EUR 630). - Meal fees may be paid in one, two or three instalments using the same deadlines as tuition. Once a meal service is taken and paid for, refunds are not made for the academic year; if a meal service is cancelled during the year, only subsequent days (not prior days) may be credited. Transport fees (home–school–home) and zones - Transport fees are charged by zone and by one-way or two-way service. Examples shown (annual and instalment breakdowns are provided): - Zone 1: Two-way 3,430 BGN (approx. EUR 1,750); two instalments 1,805 BGN (approx. EUR 920); three instalments 1,275 BGN (approx. EUR 650). One-way 2,080 BGN (approx. EUR 1,060); two instalments 1,100 BGN (approx. EUR 560); three instalments 765 BGN (approx. EUR 390). - Zone 2: Two-way 4,570 BGN (approx. EUR 2,330); one-way 2,725 BGN (approx. EUR 1,390). - Zone 3: Two-way 5,705 BGN (approx. EUR 2,910); one-way 3,265 BGN (approx. EUR 1,665). - Transport service covers Sofia area and is optional; no discounts apply to transport fees. Transport invoices follow the same instalment deadlines as tuition. Boarding - The school's published information describes a day-school model with optional school meals and home–school transport; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's published services. Other costs and additional fees - External examination fees are charged in addition to tuition where applicable: Cambridge Primary Checkpoint (Grade 6), Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint (Grade 9), IGCSE Year 2 exam fees, and IB Diploma Year 2 exam fees are billed separately according to the relevant exam board rates. - Fast ForWord accelerated English support (when required for new students) is charged at EUR 100 per month; the duration depends on the student's needs. - A resources fee is included in the tuition and covers access to electronic learning materials and other compulsory curriculum-related materials. - Uniforms: students are required to wear school uniform; a separate uniform cost is not listed in the published fee schedule. - Sibling discounts: 5% discount for a second child and 10% discount for a third and any subsequent child from the same family (applied to tuition). Refund and late-payment policy - Tuition fees are non-refundable once paid. No refund is payable if cancellation is received seven (7) days or less before the school year/semester start date, or if a student withdraws or is withdrawn at any time after the academic year/semester commencement date. Fees are also not refundable for breaches of enrolment terms, disciplinary exclusion, or unsatisfactory academic progress. Refunds may be granted only at the school's discretion in exceptional circumstances. - If a student enrols mid-year, fees are calculated pro rata for the remaining academic weeks (vacations excluded). - Late payment: if a payment is overdue by more than seven (7) days, the school may not guarantee the student's place; continued non-payment may result in temporary suspension until outstanding balances are settled. No official documents or reports will be issued while amounts remain outstanding. Fee payment arrangements and instructions - Tuition, meal and transport fees are quoted in EUR (meals and transport are shown in BGN with EUR approximations). Parents choose between annual, two-instalment or three-instalment schedules and must meet the instalment deadlines given above. The school issues invoices and provides the payment instructions and billing arrangements to parents as part of the enrolment/billing process. (If you require the fees presented in another currency or need a different display format for database entry, the numerical figures above are given as published.)	Fee details Academic fees — 2026/2027 (summary by year group and payment option) Kindergarten (ages 3– ) - Standard annual academic fee: €6,820 per year. - Alternative payment totals shown by the school: - €7,000 when paid using the 2-payment plan. - €7,400 when paid using the 10-payment plan. - Note: the academic fee does not include food. Preschool class (preparatory / pre-K) - Standard annual academic fee: €7,880 per year. - Alternative payment totals shown by the school: - €8,100 when paid using the 2-payment plan. - €8,250 when paid using the 3-payment plan. - Note: the academic fee does not include food. Primary and High School (Grades 1–12) - Standard annual academic fee: €7,880 per year. - Alternative payment totals shown by the school: - €8,100 when paid using the 2-payment plan. - €8,250 when paid using the 3-payment plan. - Note: the academic fee does not include food. Local-currency (BGN) equivalents (per school listing) - Kindergarten academic fee (BGN): 13,338.76 per year; 13,690.81 BGN for 2-payment plan; 14,473.14 BGN for 10-payment plan. - Preschool academic fee (BGN): 15,411.94 per year; 15,842.22 BGN for 2-payment plan; 16,135.60 BGN for 3-payment plan. - School (Grades 1–12) academic fee (BGN): 15,411.94 per year; 15,842.22 BGN for 2-payment plan; 16,135.60 BGN for 3-payment plan. Payment plans and per‑installment timing (billing schedule and terms) - First payment: due up to 10 working days from signing the contract (this applies also for families paying the full amount in one payment). - Second payment: due 20 June 2026. - Third payment (when using a 3-payment plan): due 20 November 2026. - The school publishes specific deadlines for food and transport payment schemes (see the additional-fees section). Transport and food fees are charged per school year. Application, admission and academic resources fees (one-off / yearly additional fees) - Application (administrative) fee for new applicants: €150 (preschool, primary and high school). This fee is paid once and is required for new students. - Application fee for kindergarten applicants: €100 (paid once). - Admission / registration fee (one-off): €500 (as listed by the school). - Academic resources fee (mandatory annual charge): - Preschool and school (Grades 1–12): €600 per year. - Kindergarten: €450 per year. - The academic resources fee covers additional textbooks, academic software and platforms, library fee, stationery and selected educational materials; registration and exam fees for IB MYP/DP exam periods and some IB materials may be charged additionally. Additional (optional or campus-specific) costs - Transport (calculated per school year, for a single address and a reserved seat on the school bus): - One-way transport: €1,700 per school year. - Two-way transport: €2,450 per school year. - Transport payment terms: first instalment 50% at the time of request; second instalment due no later than 20 November 2026. Requests for transport are time-limited; joining after the request window is possible only if seats are available. Cancellation penalties apply: 30% of the due transport fee if cancelled before the start of the school year; 50% if cancelled after the school year starts. - Food / catering (charged per school year; campus-dependent): - Kindergarten and preschool (mandatory for those groups where the school specifies so): €1,260 per year (lunch plus morning and afternoon snacks where indicated). - Lozen campus: lunch €1,450; breakfast and afternoon snack €550. - Vladayska (main school campus): lunch €1,480; breakfast €370. - Food payment terms: paid for one school year; payable in one or two instalments (first instalment on request to use service; second instalment no later than 20 November 2026). Food and transport fees may change. - Extracurricular activities / clubs: the school runs weekly extracurricular activities and clubs. Club options and fees are announced at the start of the school year and are charged in addition to academic fees. A compulsory choice of one weekly interest club is listed with a price (example listed by the school: €450 for the compulsory single weekly club option); additional clubs incur separate charges. Refunds, cancellations and penalties - The application (administrative) fee for admission is paid once before the admission session and is non‑refundable. - The school lists that the mandatory educational-resources/club fee is payable for the full year with the first instalment of the academic fee; if a child leaves within the first school term, 50% of that fee is refunded. - Transport cancellations: a cancellation before the start of the school year incurs a penalty of 30% of the due transport amount; cancellation after the school year begins incurs a penalty of 50% of the due transport amount. - The school notes that some charges (notably food and transport) may change; specific IB exam or registration charges for MYP/DP exam sessions are charged in addition to the listed fees. Boarding / residential provision - The school operates as a day school; no boarding fees apply because boarding facilities are listed as DAY (no residential boarding provided). Fee payment options and bank details (how to pay) - The school publishes bank account details for bank transfers (IBAN and BIC) for the kindergarten and for the private school entities; payments by bank transfer are accepted using the following accounts as listed by the school: Private German Kindergarten Uwekind OOD – IBAN: BG46UBBS81551008452821, BIC: UBBSBGSF (UBB); Private School Uwekind OOD – IBAN: BG76UBBS81551008452863, BIC: UBBSBGSF (UBB). Food payments are directed to a separate account (Rehester OOD) with IBAN: BG36UBBS81551066047818. - The school text lists bank transfer details and payment deadlines; no other payment methods (for example, credit card or online card payment) are explicitly listed in the published fee pages. Discounts - Family discounts on the standard annual academic fee: - Second child admitted to the school: 5% discount on the yearly fee. - Third child admitted to the school: 10% discount on the yearly fee. - Discounts for additional children are negotiable. Notes on billing cadence - The school offers one-, two‑ and three‑installment payment options with the deadlines listed above; the school publishes the total amounts that apply under each instalment plan (the two‑ and three‑payment totals differ from the standard annual fee as listed). Installment-specific amounts per deadline are determined by the school's invoicing and the totals shown for each plan.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniforms are ordered directly from the official supplier's online store. Kindergarten-Grade 6 and Grades 7-12 have separate ordering pages.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The canteen offers a monthly menu aligned with the needs of growing children and provides hot meals at lunchtime with vegetarian options, salads, and fruit. Kindergarten meals occur three times a day: 10:00 fruit breakfast, 12:45 lunch, and 15:00 afternoon snack. In School & College, meals occur twice daily: 10:00 fruit breakfast and 13:00 lunch, and there is a cafeteria snack shop available for purchases.	Food options Food is an optional meal service. For Kindergarten: Lunch, morning and afternoon snacks – 1260 € per year. For Lozen campus students: Lunch – 1450 € per year; Lunch and morning and afternoon snacks – 550 € per year. For Gymnasium students: Lunch – 1480 € per year; Morning snack – 370 €.
House system	House system The school has a house system with four houses (Dragon, Phoenix, Kraken, Centaur). Pupils wear house membership T‑shirts and house competitions encourage social activities and teamwork.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The proprietor and principal is Mrs. Teodora Nenova; The chair of the board of governors is Mrs. Teodora Nenova.	Governance and ownership The preschool and the upper school are private limited liability entities (Uwekind OOD).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details IEYC is used in the Early Years, Cambridge Primary Programme for ages 5–11, Cambridge Secondary, IPC, and IMYC. The school is licensed to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and provides the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Career Programme (CP). Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) courses are taught, and IGCSE revision courses are offered in the summer. Art & Design is offered in IGCSE, and Visual Arts is offered in the IB Diploma Programme. English is the language of instruction with EAL support; Bulgarian is offered as a native language option, and there are IB language options including English, Bulgarian, and French among others.	Curriculum details IB full continuum school offering Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme from early childhood through Grade 12. Curriculum spans Kindergarten–Preschool, Grades 1–4, Grades 5–10 and Grades 11–12, with Diplomas available. Graduates may earn both the IB Diploma and a Bulgarian national diploma. The Career-related Programme is in candidate status and the school is pursuing IB World School authorization. The school is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Student to teacher ratio 5:1; average class size 15 students, maximum 20.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression IB Diploma is widely recognized by universities. Some IB students can receive university credits before enrolling; high IB scores can be accepted for credit or advanced standing by some universities. For example, Oxford commonly requires 38–40 points with 18 at Higher Level; Yale and New York University have accepted IB results as alternatives to certain standardized tests. Universities across Europe and the UK set various IB score expectations (e.g., University of Amsterdam 36, ETH Zurich 38, University of Copenhagen 30, Université PSL 33, Sorbonne University 33). Graduates from BSS have been admitted to universities such as Charles University, Bocconi University, University of Amsterdam, Warwick Business School, University of Manchester, and Concordia University, with many progressing to master's programs. The IB diploma is associated with enhanced access to scholarships and financial aid in some cases.	Higher education progression The school supports university applications, offers individual consultations and collaborates with universities in Europe and Bulgaria. Graduates are admitted to prestigious universities worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school delivers social-emotional learning through planned Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHEE) lessons as part of the curriculum. It includes the Youth Effectiveness Programme (YET), circle time, and themed assemblies linked to the school's values and the informal curriculum. The approach emphasizes developing social skills, collaboration, ethical understanding, and the ability to work with others. The school fosters holistic development with social and emotional learning integrated across formal teaching and everyday school life.	Social & emotional learning Primary School develops students' natural curiosity and their individual potential in a supportive and safe learning environment. Inquiry-based learning engages students actively, guiding them to participate academically, socially, and emotionally. Literacy in two languages supports confidence and achievement in both the native language and a foreign language. Transdisciplinary themes explore human relationships, rights and responsibilities, and global perspectives. Reading and languages are nurtured to strengthen oral and written expression.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) There is a psychologist and a speech therapist who work with children from kindergarten through Grades 4, and they provide support to teaching staff in selecting appropriate teaching strategies.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language Bulgarian is the native language of instruction. German language instruction starts in kindergarten; English language instruction starts in Grade 3. Bilingual instruction continues to Grade 12. Graduates achieve a high level of proficiency in two foreign languages and may obtain language certificates; English language certificates align with CEFR and IB exams.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Pastoral care focuses on the physical and emotional welfare of each student and aims to promote mental wellbeing. It supports personal and social development, with a counsellor and a network of staff across the school. The welfare of every pupil is safeguarded as part of daily teaching and school life, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and able to learn. SMSC development is a core expectation and is supported by relationships among staff and the pastoral programme.	Mental wellbeing To become life-long learners, students grow in a secure and supportive learning environment. Uwekind supports health and well-being through clubs, projects and sports that foster collaboration and healthy development. A nurse works in each building to support health and safety. A psychologist and a speech therapist support younger students and staff to promote well-being and effective learning.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of every student underpins everything we do. The school aims to create the safest environment within which each pupil can achieve their potential. Pastoral care supports physical and emotional welfare and helps monitor progress to keep students safe and supported. The school has a counsellor and a strong network of staff who work together to identify and address concerns, ensuring students are happy, safe, and learning.	Safeguarding There is a nurse in each building to safeguard children's health, and a psychologist and a speech therapist work with younger students to support wellbeing and learning.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Since moving to the new Main Building in 2019, the British School of Sofia offers a modern campus with a wide multifunctional sports field and a vibrant Primary School playground. The classrooms are well lit with large windows, furnished, and equipped with interactive whiteboards and an audio system. A brand-new science lab, a MAC Lab, and a Windows Lab support science and technology learning, while a Robotics Room and a Lego Room enable hands-on design and coding activities. An Art Room, a gymnasium for PE, and a large hall provide space for creativity, performances and events, while the library supports reading and research. The school uses iPads in classrooms, with every student having a device to enhance learning.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has a multifunctional sports field suitable for football, volleyball, basketball and tennis. The gymnasium supports PE classes whenever outdoor activity is not possible. Table Tennis is available as an extracurricular activity.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has a brand-new science lab for Chemistry, Physics and Biology. The MAC Lab and Windows Lab support computing and digital learning. A Robotics Room and a dedicated Lego Room support coding and engineering activities. An Interactive Classroom uses iPads, with every student having a device to enable learning. The library supports reading and research.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Lego Room and Robotics Room host Lego and Robotics classes that teach coding, building instructions, and programming missions. The Art Room provides space for creative projects, and the Hall hosts performances and dance classes. The Library supports reading and independent study, and Table Tennis is available as an after-school activity.	Extra curricular facilities UweCLUBS and UwePROJECTS are student clubs and projects for students of different ages. UweSPORT supports sports, with teams participating in sport competitions and events. UweARTS provides opportunities to express creativity through arts, including dance, music, visual and applied arts workshops. Uwekind CAMPS are camps that occur annually, with students spending time outside the usual school environment. Students participate in clubs, workshops, sport competitions, art contests and science fairs.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Established in 2009, the British School of Sofia has grown to a multi-campus presence. In 2019, due to growth, the school moved to newly built premises, occupying three buildings in close proximity. In summer 2025, construction began on a new BSS campus to expand its facilities.	History Uwekind International School was founded in 1997. It educates more than 500 children aged 3 to 19 in Sofia, cultivating thinking, balance, and a sense of community. It offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum — Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme — and is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science.
Community	Community BSS has welcomed international families from more than 45 countries, who now make up around 65% of the school community; local families account for about 35%. Teachers bring international experience, and official exams have been offered in nine languages with past student exchanges. The community is extended through Lead Class Parents who bridge class teachers and the parent community, partnerships with local charitable foundations and a meals provider, and memberships in COBIS and British Schools Overseas.	Community Community life includes student activities such as a Model United Nations event held in Torino and a community project titled 'On the Path to Change' conducted in Sofia in 2024.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Lead Class Parents act as a bridge between the class teacher and the parent community.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school runs the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme as part of its extracurricular offering. It also provides competitions to challenge students beyond the classroom and a Mental Arithmetic club to develop numerical skills. An Arabic Language extracurricular is available to support language development. These activities extend learning opportunities beyond standard timetables.	Academic & intellectual Student clubs and workshops are places where Uwekinders of different ages and their mentors explore together common topics of interest. Uwekind projects are activities in which children can participate from all grades, demonstrating our attitude towards world problems and our desire to contribute so that the world can become a better place.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school offers Vocal Group, Piano, Guitar, Modern Dance and Applied Arts as after-school activities. These clubs enable students to develop performance, craft and creative expression outside lessons. Participation provides opportunities to collaborate with peers and showcase work.	Arts & creative Every child expresses their individuality through the arts, developing creativity with extracurricular dance, music, visual and applied arts workshops. These activities form part of student life.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school provides Arabic Language as an extracurricular activity. This supports language development and cultural awareness. The program complements the school's broad language offerings.	Cultural & language The school is open to the values and traditions of different cultures, fostering an active attitude, understanding and respect towards others. Uwekind also celebrates diverse cultural traditions through its community.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The program includes Sports & Fun as a general recreational activity, with specific options such as Football and Taekwondo. These activities promote teamwork, physical activity and social interaction. Students can explore interests beyond academics.	Social & hobbies Students participate in clubs, workshops and camps, and take part in sport competitions, art contests and science fairs.
Community & service	Community & service The Duke of Edinburgh Award is part of the extracurricular programme. House Systems foster a sense of community across year groups. School Trips and Ski Week expand community experiences beyond the campus.	Community & service Uwekind projects are activities in which children can participate from all grades. They demonstrate our attitude toward world problems and our desire to contribute so that the world can become a better place.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award builds leadership and project-management skills. House Systems provide leadership opportunities within the student body. Competitions offer opportunities to lead and collaborate with peers.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports & Fun, Taekwondo and Football support physical fitness and well-being. Dance and music activities promote mental well-being through creative expression. The broad range of activities encourages a balanced lifestyle.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Uwekind's children grow as wholesome and balanced individuals not only through active learning, but also by doing different sports. The school supports Uwekind teams in various sport competitions and events.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The language of instruction is English. Native languages include English, Bulgarian, Chinese, German, and Russian. Foreign languages offered include English, Bulgarian, Spanish, French, German, and Russian.	Language provision Bulgarian is the native language of instruction. German is taught as a foreign language from kindergarten, and English from Grade 3, with both languages offering CEFR- and IB-aligned certification. Students graduate with proficiency in two foreign languages and may obtain language certificates. Language learning is embedded across subjects and students participate in international projects and yearly summer camps in Germany.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching German language instruction begins in kindergarten; English language instruction begins in Grade 3. Bilingual instruction continues through Grade 12. Bulgarian is taught as the native language alongside two foreign languages, with language development integrated across subjects.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations Department for Education: The school is the only British School in Bulgaria registered with the Department for Education (DfE) of the British Ministry of Education with the unique number URN 142484 as a British School Overseas. BSO accreditation: The school is the only Bulgarian school inspected by PENTA, an accredited body for inspecting British Schools Overseas; the inspection report is supplied to the British Ministry of Education. Bulgarian Ministry of Education: A British School of Sofia diploma is recognised by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education. Cambridge International School: The school is an accredited Cambridge International School that offers Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and Cambridge Upper-Secondary, with students receiving a Cambridge Diploma for their Secondary education. IB Diploma Programme: The school has been an accredited IB Diploma International School since 2016; in 2021, after an inspection by the IB DP authorities, it retained its status as an IB World School. IB Career-related Programme: The school is an IB World School offering the IB Career-related Programme. IB Primary Years Programme: The school became a fully licensed IB PYP school in 2025. Council of the British International Schools: The school is accredited by COBIS (The Council of the British International Schools).	Accreditations The school offers an IB full continuum.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The Admissions section provides access to Financial Terms 2025 - 2026, Entry Requirements, FAQ and Book a Visit. Financial Terms cover the Enrolment Fee and multiple payment options (Annual, Two Payments, Three Payments) for Kindergarten, School and College, with specific payment deadlines. School meals and door-to-door transport are available for an additional fee, and a Resources fee applies to learning materials; external examination fees may apply for Cambridge and IB assessments. English proficiency support is available via Fast ForWord at €100 per month if required, and a family discount reduces fees for a second (5%) and a third or subsequent child (10%). Fees are quoted in euros for a 10-month academic year and can be paid in one, two, or three instalments with deadlines such as 30 June 2025, 30 January 2026, 28 November 2025 and 27 February 2026. Entry Requirements describe documents and steps for Kindergarten, School and College enrolment (online apply, birth certificates, parent IDs; medical documents for younger children; placement tests in English and Maths for older cohorts; English-language level targets and use of Fast ForWord if needed). For College, entrance exams in English and Maths and an interview are arranged during trial days. The FAQ confirms BSS covers ages 2–18, outlines curriculum pathways (British National Curriculum, IEYC, Cambridge Primary/Lower Secondary/IMYC, IGCSE, IB DP), notes English as the language of instruction, and describes school meals and transport, uniform expectations, application timing (January–June, with summer entry possible), and how to apply (contact the Admissions team by email or phone). It also notes the school is the only accredited British School Overseas in Bulgaria, and provides details on nationalities, class sizes, and student body as part of the FAQs.	Admissions 1. Get to know us. Research information about Uwekind and contact the application team for guidance in the application process. Sign up for a meeting; meetings and visits take place after you sign up in advance by calling: +359 879 888 920 (Kindergarten), +359 885 888 940 (Grades Preparatory class, 1 – 6), +359 885 888 930 (Grades 7 – 12). This helps you learn about the curriculum and philosophy. 2. Apply. Fill out the online application form for the appropriate grade. The application team will contact you to schedule an interview date for your child. The form includes sections for the child's personal information, current school, references, language proficiency, and parent details; the interview will include a placement test. The application team will communicate whether the child has been admitted. 3. Registration. Fill out the documents provided by the school office, or online when available. The school contract form requires selecting a payment method (one, two, or three payments per year). The school completes administrative procedures to register the student.
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