Meridian 22 High School vs Zlatarski International School of Sofia

	M Meridian 22 High School Sofia, Bulgaria	Z Zlatarski International School of Sofia Sofia, Bulgaria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €100 - 7,960	Fees / year €200 - 12,680
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 11 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 200	Pupils 300
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 17
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Bulgarian	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1998	Opened 1995
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Sofia, Mladost 2, next to Block 227.	Location 49 Kliment Ohridski blvd, Sofia 1756, Bulgaria. The school is located in Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten; Junior High School; High School (IB Diploma Programme).	Stages Lower Secondary School (Grades 5-7): national programme enriched by the Cambridge Lower Secondary; Middle School (Grades 8-10): national programme enriched by the Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE; Upper Secondary School (Grades 11-12): IB Diploma Programme and/or the national programme; International students in Grades 5-12 can choose to follow only the international pathway.
School type	School type Private high school; IB Diploma Programme; English-language instruction.	School type International secondary school offering the national programme alongside Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. IB World School since 2003; Cambridge International School since 2010; established in 1995 as an English-language secondary school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Nationalities represented: 15 (Bulgaria, Netherlands, Hungary, India, Israel, Russia, United Kingdom, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, United States, Georgia, Korea, Syria, China); most common nationality: Bulgarian; local to international ratio: 90% to 10% (9:1).
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation International Baccalaureate	Country affiliation Affiliation with Bulgaria's national education system; authorisation by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details School transport is available: 20-30% of students use school transport; buses to the school serve lines 69, 70, 88, 123, 280, 294; minibuses serve lines 5, 27, 29.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration (application) fee: €100, payable on submission/at enrolment. Annual tuition fees (High School) - Bulgarian national programme (Grades 8–12): €7,960 per academic year. This amount applies to each Year 8–12 place in the Bulgarian-track high school. - IB Diploma Programme (final two years of high school): - Current Meridian 22 IB students (continuing into the IB Diploma): €9,460 per academic year. - External entrants to the IB programme: €9,800 per academic year. Billing schedule and payment terms - A signed tuition contract and payment of the first instalment are required at enrolment. - The school accepts either full-year payment or staged payments. The school uses a multi-instalment structure in which the first instalment is larger and the remaining balance is divided into equal instalments (example: a six-instalment option with one higher initial payment followed by five equal payments). This instalment approach is applied by the school for annual tuition billing. - Sibling discounts: second child receives 5% off tuition; third and subsequent children receive 10% off tuition. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered by Meridian 22 High School; the school operates as a day school (facilities described do not include boarding/dormitory services). Other costs and what tuition covers - The published tuition amounts explicitly include the following as part of the fee: hot meals prepared on site, the official school uniform, textbooks, daily English lessons, a second foreign language from Grade 5, medical care, annual accident insurance, and sports activities up to the stated daily time. These items are therefore not charged separately as a standard additional tuition cost. - Optional or occasional additional costs that are charged separately include extracurriculum trips, organized study-abroad or summer courses and their deposits/registration fees (for example, the school runs summer English courses with a separate tuition and registration deposit). Example: a summer-course deposit / fee is paid by bank transfer or at the school cashier for those programmes. - Transport, specific extracurricular programmes, exam-entry charges (where applicable) and some optional activities may incur separate charges; such optional items are billed in addition to the standard tuition when they are taken. Refunds and cancellations - The enrolment process requires signing a tuition contract and paying the initial instalment; refund and cancellation terms are governed by that enrolment/tuition contract and by the school's contractual terms for parents and pupils. Parents receive contract terms at enrolment that set the precise conditions for cancellations and any applicable refunds. Payment methods and billing details - Accepted payment channels include bank transfer and payment at the school cashier; deposits for optional programmes have been shown to be payable either in cash at the school or by bank transfer (a bank account is used for program deposits). - The school issues invoices/requests for the instalments and the first instalment is required on signing the tuition contract; specific deadlines and installment due dates are set out in the contract/fee schedule provided at enrolment. Key practical notes for parents (concise) - Registration fee: €100 due with application/enrolment. - Annual fees to budget for (High School): Bulgarian track €7,960; IB DP €9,460 (current students) / €9,800 (external entrants). - Tuition normally covers meals, uniform and textbooks; optional trips, summer courses and certain extras are charged in addition.	Fee details Scope and academic year The following fees apply to the 2025/2026 academic year. Application / registration fee - Registration fee (for all candidates): EUR 200. Annual tuition fees by year group (annual and per term) - Grades 5–7 - Annual: EUR 8,890 (students from Bulgarian schools). - Annual: EUR 10,890 (international students). - Per term (school year divided into two terms): EUR 4,445 and EUR 5,445 respectively. - Grade 8 - Annual: EUR 8,980 (students from Bulgarian schools). - Annual: EUR 10,980 (international students). - Per term: EUR 4,490 and EUR 5,490 respectively. - Grades 9–10 - Annual: EUR 9,200 (Zlatarski International School students — returning/current Zlatarski students). - Annual: EUR 10,200 (students from Bulgarian schools). - Annual: EUR 11,200 (international students). - Per term: EUR 4,600; EUR 5,100; EUR 5,600 respectively. - Grades 11–12 - Annual: EUR 9,680 or EUR 10,680 for Zlatarski School students (amount depends on the chosen education pathway). - Annual: EUR 11,680 (students from Bulgarian schools). - Annual: EUR 12,680 (international students). - Per term: EUR 4,840 or EUR 5,340; EUR 5,840; EUR 6,340 respectively. Additional / optional charges - School transport (optional): EUR 2,100 per year; payable in two installments (EUR 1,050 per installment). - Cafeteria meals (optional): EUR 345 per quarter. - Uniforms, notebooks and other school supplies are additional; uniforms are supplied through the listed vendor (Interstudies 2005 Ltd). - The tuition fee covers instruction, all textbooks, insurance, medical care, security, participation in organised cultural events, extracurricular activities (arts and sports) and use of school facilities. Outside the admissions schedule dates the annual tuition fee is equal to the fee for international students. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school year is divided into two terms; tuition is presented on an annual basis and per-term amounts are calculated on a two-term year. - The school's published schedule references first and second instalments; financial obligations for the first and second instalment (with a specified deadline for those instalments) must be settled by the start of the year as indicated in the admissions/start-of-year information. (Transport instalments are explicitly stated as two instalments.) Boarding - Zlatarski International School operates as a day school and does not charge boarding fees; there are no boarding facilities. Refunds and cancellation - No general published tuition refund or cancellation policy is provided among the school's publicly listed fees and admissions information; specific refund or cancellation terms are not set out on the published fees pages. Fee payment options and bank details - Accepted methods listed: bank transfer and cash payments at the school finance department. Credit-card payment is not listed among published payment options. - Bank transfer details provided for tuition payments (examples as published): - Tuition fees for students in Grades 8–12 (Private Secondary School “Prof. Dr. Vassil Zlatarski” Ltd): Payments in euro IBAN: BG55 BUIN 9561 1000 5837 16 — BIC: BUINBGSF. - Tuition fees for students in Grades 5–7 (Private Primary School “Prof. Dr. Vassil Zlatarski” Ltd): Payments in euro IBAN: BG39 BUIN 9561 1000 6096 12 — BIC: BUINBGSF. - Additional services (application fee, transport, notebooks, school lunch, uniforms): Payments in euro IBAN: BG68 BUIN 9561 1000 2159 49 — BIC: BUINBGSF. Notes on optional billing frequencies - Transport is explicitly payable in two instalments; cafeteria requests are made before each quarter and the cafeteria fee is quoted per quarter, indicating quarterly billing for meals. Tuition figures are published annually and the school structures the academic year as two terms.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement All students wear uniform attire. On the first day, official attire is white shirts/blouses, dark trousers/skirts, and dark shoes. From September 16, 2025, established uniform is a polo shirt with a dark blue cardigan/pullover/hoodie and dark trousers or skirt. Additional uniform sets are available for purchase at the school canteen on September 10–12, 2025, from 8:00am to 2:00am (until supplies last).
Food options	Food options —	Food options A catering service is available. The catering service starts on September 16, 2025, and lunch is organized by class mentors who will explain the arrangement. Catering can be requested via the school's financial office before each term.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a private high school.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Meridian 22 High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school is a member of the International Baccalaureate. IB subjects are chosen by students based on their interests and plans for higher education and career development. The program prepares students for successful futures at universities abroad and in Bulgaria. The school has graduated fourteen cohorts who earned IB diplomas and Bulgarian high school diplomas. The maximum IB Diploma score is 45.	Curriculum details Zlatarski International School of Sofia offers an international curriculum integrated with the English National Curriculum and their own contemporary teaching approach. The school is fully authorised by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education, the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and Cambridge Assessment International Education. It integrates the Bulgarian educational system with the international IB framework and the British programmes – IGCSE and A Levels. The curriculum is structured across three stages: Cambridge Secondary (grades 5-8), IGCSE (grades 9-10) and International Baccalaureate / A Levels (grades 11-12). Graduates receive both the Bulgarian Diploma and an international IB or A Levels diploma. English is the main language of instruction.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Student/Teacher ratio: 5:1. Average class size: 16.
Exam results	Exam results In its 15 years as an IB member Meridian 22 High School has graduated fourteen cohorts who earned IB diplomas and Bulgarian high school diplomas. IB subjects are chosen by students based on their interests and plans for higher education and career development. The maximum possible IB Diploma score is 45. Top IB results include scores such as 44 points, 43 points and 41 points.	Exam results Excellent results in IB exams, national state exams, International GCSEs and Cambridge Checkpoint. Graduates continue their education at leading universities worldwide, including Oxford University, Princeton University, LSE, Imperial College London, Caltech, McGill University, Warwick University, King's College London, UCL, City University, Durham University, Queen Mary University, University of Vienna, Erasmus University, Bocconi University, Sciences Po, and more.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Meridian 22 High School prepares students for successful futures at universities abroad and in Bulgaria. Some graduates have gone on to universities worldwide, such as Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, and Geneva Business School in Spain.	Higher education progression Graduates go on to study at leading universities worldwide, including Oxford University, Princeton University, LSE, Imperial College London, Caltech, McGill University, Warwick University, King's College London, UCL, City University, Durham University, Queen Mary University, University of Vienna, Erasmus University, Bocconi University, Sciences Po, and more.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Oxbridge and Medical school preparation and Universities and College Counselling are available to support high-achieving students.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The school has a supportive, trust-filled community with dedicated teachers who provide individual attention. The teaching team is highly qualified, with many holding doctoral degrees and educated at prestigious international universities. They impart academic knowledge and foster values such as mutual respect, tolerance, and collaboration. In a culture of trust and openness, students express themselves, share ideas, and learn from one another. Extracurricular activities occupy a central place in the school community, enriching social development through sport, dance, music, field trips, charity initiatives, public speaking, and exchanges with students abroad.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The school offers Bulgarian for foreigners, English language test preparation, and language programmes abroad.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Healthy Living is part of Meridian 22 High School's mission; assemblies highlight physical activity, balanced nutrition, and caring for both physical and mental health. The school encourages students to develop knowledge and skills for a healthy and balanced life.	Mental wellbeing The school supports mental wellbeing through a supportive environment, trust and openness, and opportunities to engage in sports, arts, and community service that foster social connections.
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Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Meridian 22 has a new modern 4-story building (1500 sq m) and a renovated campus (3000 sq m) with a 6 decare yard in an ecologically clean area. A Library holds over 10,000 volumes in English, Bulgarian, and foreign literature. Classrooms are cosy and equipped with multimedia projectors. A fully equipped kitchen and a spacious canteen serve daily meals, and music classrooms include a piano and synthesizer. Security is provided by video surveillance and controlled access, and the campus has recreation and play areas, choreography halls, sports gyms, and a laboratory. All-day medical care and a speech therapist are available on campus.	Facilities overview Zlatarski International School of Sofia is situated in Darvenitsa, Sofia. The two school buildings include spacious classrooms, laboratories, a library, a computer laboratory, administrative offices, a gym, a school shop and a cafeteria. On the outdoor campus there are playgrounds, outside basketball and volleyball courts and a soccer field. The campus supports everyday learning and student life across indoor and outdoor spaces.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Sports grounds for football, basketball, table tennis, and volleyball are available. There are sports gyms for indoor training. Choreography halls support dance activities. Recreation areas provide spaces for informal activities and relaxation between classes.	Sports facilities On-site sports facilities include a gym, outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, and a soccer field. The gym supports physical education and intramural activities. Outdoor courts and green spaces enable team practice and competitive sports.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Cosy classrooms with multimedia projectors support daily lessons. Classrooms are equipped with video projectors, computers, and internet access. A Laboratory provides science facilities for experiments. A Library with over 10,000 volumes supports study and research. Music classrooms with a piano and synthesizer support arts education.	Academic facilities Two school buildings house spacious classrooms, laboratories, a library and a computer laboratory. All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards StarBoard. The school uses digital content from IGCSE Science and IB Science to support learning in Biology, Physics and Chemistry, and Mathematics. The facilities are designed to support a curriculum that combines the English National Curriculum with Zlatarski's own approach to teaching.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Choreography halls support dance and performance activities. Music classrooms with a piano and synthesizer support music clubs and practice. Recreation and play areas provide spaces for informal activities after class. The library and study spaces support extracurricular study and clubs.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities are central to the school community. Students participate in sports, music, art and drama, and community service. Activities include school trips, projects, charity events, public speaking, and student leadership roles such as ambassadors or exchanges with peers abroad. The school encourages involvement in a variety of activities beyond the classroom to develop talents and interests.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded in 1990 by Engr. Radka Stamenova, Meridian 22 Ltd. established Meridian 22 as a private educational group with a Primary School, a High School, and a Kindergarten. Since 1998, Meridian 22 High School has operated with curricula approved by the Ministry of Education and Science for intensive foreign language studies. The High School specializes in English language education and joined the International Baccalaureate Organization in 2009, with authorization to implement the IB Diploma Programme from the 2009/2010 academic year. In 2024 Meridian 22 moved into a brand-new state-of-the-art building, and in 2023 the High School celebrated 25 years of operation.	History Zlatarski International School, Sofia was founded in 1995 as an English language secondary school. It is the largest and most experienced IB World School in Bulgaria and was authorised as the country's first IB World School in 2003. The school is accredited by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education, the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and Cambridge International Education. It educates Bulgarian and international students aged 11–18 in the national programme and the Cambridge Secondary, Checkpoint, IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum covers Languages, Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics and the Arts.
Community	Community —	Community The school community benefits from dedicated teachers, individual attention and a supportive environment, where students build friendships for life. The teaching team includes professionals many of whom hold doctoral degrees and have studied at prestigious international universities, and they promote values such as mutual respect, tolerance and collaboration. Students learn in a climate of trust and openness, where they can express themselves, share ideas and learn from one another. Extracurricular activities are central to life at Zlatarski, with sport, art, music, drama, and community service alongside trips, charity events, public speaking, and student ambassadors.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Meridian 22 High School hosts a Science Fair for Grades 9–11 featuring experiments, projects, and performances. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school provides an intensive English language programme spanning preschool to Grade 12, with two‑week UK language immersion trips organized through Saint Andrew's College.	Academic & intellectual The school offers Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma, and Bulgarian Diploma. It is an IB World School since 2003 and a Cambridge International School since 2010. The school operates as an English-language school authorised by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education in 1995. Students are aged 11–18 and come from Bulgaria and several other countries.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Cooking Club is back, with Class 10A actively cooking and learning in the kitchen. A music-focused Assembly features industry professionals who explain music production and sound design to students. The school hosts documentary film sessions, such as Folk Music Is My Life, and engages students in related discussions about Bulgarian folk culture.	Arts & creative The school hosts theatre productions, including Romeo and Juliet, for charity. It runs art and science workshops and exhibitions, such as 3D molecular models and edible jelly cell models during the Science Fair. An annual Zlatarski Got Talent showcases student and teacher talents. Creative projects are integrated into events such as martenitsi workshops and international exchanges.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Education Abroad describes two‑week UK language immersion trips to Culford Cambridge, with students supported by long‑standing partnerships, including Saint Andrew's College in Cambridge. Meridian 22 maintains a collaboration with Saint Andrew's College, Cambridge, and offers Select English summer courses connected to that partnership. For summer 2025, Meridian 22 offered Culford Cambridge courses for junior high and Cambridge Juniors for high school, enhancing language learning in an international context.	Cultural & language The school runs global and cultural activities, including the Global Community Series and Model United Nations events. International exchanges and collaborations with partner schools in Norway, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Greece support cultural programs. Zlatarski hosts European-focused events such as the Zlatarski Youth Forum for Europe on Europe Day. Language-related initiatives include visits by Spanish teachers and multilingual exchange projects.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The Cooking Club provides social and culinary activities for students. The Christmas Bazaar is organized by Meridian 22 students and families to raise funds for charitable causes. Interact Club involvement gives IB students and teachers opportunities for leadership and community outreach.	Social & hobbies Sports facilities include a sports hall, basketball, volleyball and football fields. Students participate in team sports such as football, table tennis, badminton and athletics, with regional and national achievements. Zlatarski Got Talent is an annual talent show that features students and teachers. Social and hobby activities include charity initiatives such as Donate a Toy and In Favour of Our Children.
Community & service	Community & service Amnesty International's Write for Rights campaign was introduced as a CAS activity, engaging students in human rights advocacy. CAS projects include initiatives such as a School Garden and greening the campus's green spaces. The school also supports charitable initiatives like visits to the municipal shelter for stray dogs in Seslavtsi.	Community & service Students organize and participate in charity and community service activities. The school hosts campaigns such as Donate a Toy and the In Favour of Our Children initiative. Students have supported Red Cross relief efforts and other humanitarian projects, including Haiti relief in 2010. Sustainable Development Week engages students in cross-curricular service and environmental awareness activities.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional IB students lead many CAS projects, demonstrating initiative and collaboration. Interact Club involvement provides leadership and service opportunities for students. CAS is overseen by staff, with Ms. Marta Kurek guiding the program.	Leadership & professional Students participate in leadership-oriented activities such as Model United Nations participation, including Zlatarski IB students at the Thessaloniki Forum 2012. The Zlatarski Youth Forum for Europe develops student leadership through Europe Day debates and committee work. The Euroschool program provides opportunities to visit the European Parliament. Excursions and summer programmes expand career and personal development.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Healthy Living is promoted through assemblies on physical activity, balanced nutrition, and mental health. Day 4 of Our Green School featured outdoor learning and exploration at Tsari Mali Grad, emphasizing movement and nature. Outdoor learning and wellness are integral to Meridian 22's approach to student wellbeing.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Facilities include a sports hall, basketball, volleyball and football fields. Students participate in team sports such as football, table tennis, badminton and athletics, with notable achievements. Excursions and summer programmes promote experiential learning and balance with academics. Sustainable Development Week engages students in wellbeing, environmental learning and cross-curricular activities.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Meridian 22 High School uses English as the language of instruction for most subjects. Bulgarian A: Literature is offered. Language B is English. Language ab initio offerings include German and Spanish. Examinations can be taken in English, French or Spanish.	Language provision English is the main language of instruction. Bulgarian language and literature is studied as part of the core curriculum, with Bulgarian Diploma available alongside international qualifications. A second foreign language starts in Grade 8 (German or Spanish), and Latin is taught. In the IB Diploma Programme, Bulgarian A1 and English A1/A2 are available, and German and Spanish may be studied as IB subjects; Bulgarian for Foreigners is offered as language support.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching All classes are taught in English except mother Language A and foreign language(s). Students can study and take examinations in English, French or Spanish.	Bilingual teaching English is the main language of instruction. Bulgarian language and literature is taught as part of the core curriculum, beginning in grade 8. A second foreign language starts in grade 8 (German or Spanish), and Latin is also taught. In the IB Diploma Programme, Bulgarian A1 and English A1/A2 are available, and German and Spanish may be studied as IB subjects; the school awards the Bulgarian Diploma in addition to the international IB or A Levels diplomas.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations The school is the largest and most experienced International Baccalaureate (IB) School in Bulgaria, authorised as the first IB World School in the country in 2003. The school is Cambridge International Education authorised since 2010 and extended to primary education in 2018.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Grade range and applicant pool. Meridian 22 High School provides education from 8th to 12th grade. The school is small and places are limited, with priority given to current 10th-grade students applying for 11th IB, applicants from Meridian 22 Junior High School applying for 8th grade, siblings of current or former students, international students or applicants who do not have Bulgarian as their first language, and then any other applicants if places remain. 2. Initial contact and appointment. Families should contact the school to arrange an appointment with the Head of School. At the meeting, the parents and the prospective student should bring the required documentation, learn about the school's core programme, and be informed about the admissions timeline and examination dates. The school will evaluate the application and may set dates for the relevant exam(s). 3. Admissions criteria for 8th grade and 11th IB. Applicants must sit entrance exams, usually held at the end of March or the beginning of April for a September start. The Admissions Committee makes decisions based on the exam results (including English), academic records from previous years, the applicant's potential to handle academic rigour, the school's ability to meet the applicant's educational needs, and availability of places. 4. Admission decision process. The Head of School, the Deputy Head of School for the high school, a teacher, and the school psychologist form the Admissions Committee to decide admission, taking into account exam results, interview performance, and, if applicable, the applicant's performance at any national assessments. If admission occurs after a national examination, those results are considered. After a decision is made, enrolment documents are prepared. 5. Learning support and inclusion. The school provides a limited level of support for mild to moderate learning difficulties; parents must inform the school when applying and may need to fund additional support. The Access and Inclusion Policy clarifies the available support. 6. Registration and entry for 8th grade. Registration includes submitting an application form online or on site, providing the first-term academic transcript, paying a registration fee (for applicants from schools other than Meridian 22 Junior High), and attending an interview with the candidate and their parents. The interview explores motivation, interests, and potential, with dates arranged individually. The entry exam covers Bulgarian Language and Literature, Mathematics, and the student's English proficiency; results are announced within 7 days; the admission decision follows the committee's assessment. 7. Admissions to 9th–12th non-IB grades. Registration requires the application form, an academic transcript, entry/equivalency exams as appropriate, a registration fee, and an interview. The entry exam covers Bulgarian Language and Literature, Mathematics, and English proficiency; results are announced within 7 days. There may be a one-week trial training to assess knowledge and motivation, and the admission decision is made by a committee based on exam results, interview performance, and trial results. 8. IB Diploma Programme admissions. For the IB DP, registration requires an application form, a 10th-grade transcript (average must be 4.50 or above on the Bulgarian 6-point scale), a motivation letter in English, a registration fee, and an interview. The English entry exam is based on the Cambridge Advanced Level Certificate Exam (CEFR B2–C1) and includes written and oral components; results are provided within 10 days. The entry score is the average of the English exam and the 10th-grade average. Admission decisions are made by the Admissions Committee, including the IB DP Coordinator, Head of School, Deputy Head of School for the high school, psychologist, and IB teachers. Offers are based on entry scores and interview performance; enrolment in the DP is completed after the candidate and parents acknowledge the IB requirements, with subject choices made in consultation with the IB Coordinator and Head of School. 9. Enrolment and contractual commitments. A place is offered and tuition is paid according to the schedule specified in the contract, with parents informed of the commitments they are making. 10. Documentation preparation. Upon approval, all necessary enrolment documents are prepared. 11. Scholarships. The school offers partial and full merit-based or need-based scholarships to support the school as a whole and the Diploma Programme. 12. Language and qualification requirements. As an English-language school and IB World School, good English proficiency is essential; DP applicants should demonstrate English proficiency through their academic records and/or an English exit exam at Meridian 22. If necessary, an equivalency test in English is required; a Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (minimum grade C) can exempt the applicant from the entry exam for the IB Diploma Programme.	Admissions Admissions Zlatarski International School – Leading school in Sofia for students in grades 5 through 12. The admission procedure for students aged 11 through 18 is open for September 2026. Admissions are based on the results of the entrance exam, school reports, and an interview. The school is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science, the International Baccalaureate Organization, and Cambridge International Education. It educates about 300 Bulgarian and international students in grades 5–12. Students graduate with two diplomas – Bulgarian and international. The school was founded in 1995 as an English-language high school, and in 2003 became the first IB World School in Bulgaria. In 2010 the high school became the first Bulgarian school authorized to offer Cambridge programs (IGCSE and A Levels), and in 2017 it received a license for the Cambridge Secondary program. In 2018 Zlatarski International School opened to 5–7 grades. The school uniquely integrates the Bulgarian educational system with IB and Cambridge programs – Cambridge Secondary, IGCSE and A Levels. Thanks to well-structured curricula and thorough teaching, students achieve strong results. This opens doors to prestigious universities in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United States, Switzerland and more. Zlatarski International School marks 30 years since its founding. International Education: The school has the most experience in Bulgaria with IB and Cambridge IGCSE, providing solid academic preparation. Our achievements in numbers: 25 cohorts and over 1,400 graduates with excellent and very good results on state matriculation; 20 IB cohorts with over 800 graduates: 450 with IB diplomas and 350 with IB certificates; 13 cohorts with Cambridge IGCSE and over 600 students with IGCSE certificates; 7 cohorts with Cambridge Checkpoint and over 340 students with Checkpoint certificates. Excellent results: Students achieve excellent results in IGCSE, IB and matriculation, opening doors to top universities worldwide. Graduates are admitted to universities such as Oxford, Princeton, Imperial College London, LSE, Caltech, Delft, Bocconi, St Andrews, Sciences Po, and more. School life: Students develop through sport, arts, music, drama and community activities — in the classroom and beyond. Extracurricular activities occupy a central place and play a key role in the school community — whether participating in school sports, performing on stage in dance or music, discovering an artifact on an educational excursion, developing an innovative project, taking part in charitable initiatives, the art of public speaking, representing the school as a school ambassador, or exchanging ideas with students from abroad. School community: With the help of qualified teachers and a supportive environment, students form lifelong friendships. The teaching staff consists of motivated professionals, many with doctoral degrees and education from prestigious international universities. They impart academic knowledge and shape values such as mutual respect, tolerance and cooperation. In a climate of trust and openness, students feel free to express themselves, share ideas and learn from each other. Admission: Application process Secure your child's future with international education and a supportive school environment. For students in grades 5–12. Admission procedures for 5–7 grades; Admission procedure for 8th grade; Admission procedure for 11th grade: IB Diploma Programme; Open days; Admission for the 2026/2027 academic year. Deadlines for 2026/2027: Registration for entrance exam – online registration Open days: December 4 (Thursday) 15:00–17:00; January 29 (Thursday) 15:00–17:00; February 26 (Thursday) 15:00–17:00; March 26 (Thursday) 15:00–17:00 Entrance exam date I: February 2 (Monday) 10:00–12:00 Results announced by February 12, 14:00 Meetings with the admissions committee: February 16–20 Enrollment: February 20–28 Entrance exam date II: March 7 (Saturday) 10:00–12:00 Results announced by March 14, 14:00 Meetings with the admissions committee: March 16–20 Enrollment: March 20–30 Entrance exam date III: April 4 (Saturday) 10:00–12:00 Results announced by April 10, 14:00 Meetings with the admissions committee: April 14–20 Enrollment: April 20–30 Admission of international students: On an individual schedule English placement test for admitted students: June 4 (Thursday) 15:00–16:30 How to choose a school? When you need to make an important decision about which school to choose, answer these questions: Is there enthusiasm among students and teachers? Does the school have high academic results? Are students attentive in class? Does the school have adequate facilities – library, laboratory, modern computers, multimedia? Does the school offer extracurricular activities that are interesting and well attended? Is the campus infrastructure independent? Where have graduates of the school been admitted? Are the school buildings, dining areas, and playing fields well maintained? What is the atmosphere at the school? How many students study at the school? Does the school share your values? How much freedom is given to students in each class? Does the school encourage parental involvement in the educational process and clearly define the parent's role? To participate in Zlatarski International School's admission process, fill in the online registration form. 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