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Darbi College

Bulgaria, Sofia

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €17,661 - 20,426
Ages 14 - 18 years
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, French, Bulgarian
Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Darbi College Sofia is a Cambridge International school at 58 Rakovski Street in Sofia, Bulgaria, offering the Cambridge pathway for students aged 14 to 18—from Reception through IGCSE and A Levels. IGCSE is offered for 14–16 with a range of subjects and assessment methods (written, oral, practical) and leads to Cambridge International AS and A Levels. The A Level program is typically two years; AS Levels are typically one year. All subjects except Bulgarian Language are taught in English. The Reception year develops English and Bulgarian fluency, maths and ICT skills, science knowledge, and critical thinking under a Personal Tutor, with continuous assessment (75%) and a final exam (25%). The campus has dedicated classrooms and science facilities and supports extracurricular activities, including annual charity campaigns for the local community. Founded as Bulgaria's first British Sixth-form college, Darbi College has established strong Cambridge ties and provides private tuition for Oxbridge and other admission tests.

Sofia Center, ulitsa „Georgi S. Rakovski“ 58, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria

The Essentials

Darbi College has instruction in English.

Location
58 Rakovski Street, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria

Stages
Reception year; IGCSE (Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education); A Level; Oxbridge

Type
Cambridge International school in Sofia, Bulgaria

Country affiliation
Bulgaria
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Darbi College is authorised by Cambridge Assessment International Education as a registered centre BG004 since 26 October 2007, and is the first Cambridge International School in Bulgaria. Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group, a not-for-profit organisation and a department of the University of Cambridge.
Fees

Annual tuition at Darbi College ranges from EUR 17,661 to EUR 20,426 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- Entrance/entry test administration and review: BGN 30 per exam, payable at the time of the test.
- No separate, fixed "application fee" amount is published on the school's Admissions pages.

Tuition fees (per academic year) and associated textbook/study-materials charges
- Reception year: EUR 16,858. Textbook and/or study materials price: EUR 803.
- IGCSE (first year): EUR 17,227. Textbook and/or study materials price for IGCSE 1st year: EUR 631.
- IGCSE (second year): EUR 17,227. Textbook and/or study materials price for IGCSE 2nd year: EUR 631.
- IGCSE (2 years in 1): EUR 19,688. Textbook and/or study materials price for IGCSE 2 years in 1: EUR 738.
- A Level (first year / AS): EUR 17,596. Textbook and/or study materials price for AS: EUR 781.
- A Level (second year / A2): EUR 17,596. Textbook and/or study materials price for A2: EUR 246.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's public admissions and tuition pages provide the annual tuition and textbook/study-material amounts above but do not publish a detailed billing schedule (termly instalments, deadlines, late-payment penalties) or standard payment terms. Parents should confirm the billing schedule and any deadline-related conditions directly with the college's administration.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Darbi College operates as a full‑day school; boarding accommodation is not offered as part of the College's regular provision, and no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees
- Textbook and/or study-materials charges are listed separately for each year group (see tuition lines above).
- A separate administrative/review fee for entrance examinations is stated as BGN 30 per exam. Additional exam fees (external Cambridge exam entry charges) or optional extras (private lessons, extended extracurricular activities, trips, special resources) may incur further costs; specific prices for those items are not published on the tuition pages.
- No uniform price is published on the school pages reviewed.

Refund information
- A formal refund policy (for withdrawal, cancellation, or changed enrolment) is not published on the school's publicly available admissions/tuition pages. Parents should request the College's written refund and cancellation terms when completing enrolment.

Fee payment options
- Specific accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, international payment services, e‑payment portals) are not listed on the published tuition or admissions pages. The College provides direct contact phone numbers and an email address for administrative enquiries; parents should obtain the school's official payment instructions and account details from the administration.

Brief note on available published information
- The school publishes clearly the annual tuition amounts and the separate textbook/study‑materials charges for each year group for the 2026–2027 academic year; an entrance-test administrative fee of BGN 30 is recorded on the site. Detailed items that are commonly required for a full fees schedule for database use—such as a stated application fee amount (if any), the billing schedule (term dates and instalment deadlines), a formal refund/cancellation policy, uniform costs, and explicit payment-method options—are not published on the admissions/tuition pages that accompany the annual fee figures. Parents should request these items in writing from the College's administration when arranging enrolment.
Academics

Darbi College teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge International IGCSE is offered for 14–16-year-olds with a range of subjects and assessment methods (written, oral, and practical). It is recognised by universities and provides a pathway to Cambridge International AS & A Levels. Cambridge International AS & A Levels are available; the A Level program is typically a two-year course and AS Level is typically one year. Available subjects include Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, English Literature, French (A Level only), Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology.

Exam Results
Cambridge International May/June 2025 exam results show outstanding students in AS and A Level and in IGCSE. Example results include David Tsankov – A* in A Level Chemistry, A* in A Level Further Mathematics, A* in A Level Physics; Polina Kyuchukova – A in A Level Mathematics; Stela Ivanova – A in A Level Mathematics; Stella Encheva – A in A Level Biology. In AS and IGCSE, Kristin Mechkarova – a in AS Business, a in AS Economics, a in AS Geography; Elina Tyagunenko – a in AS Literature, a in AS Psychology; Eleonora Nikolova – a in AS Literature; Kalina Kostova – a in AS Economics. In IGCSE, Yosif Ermenkov – A* in English as a Second Language, A in Mathematics, A in Physics; Sofia Braun – A* in English as a Second Language; Aleksandra Florinskaya – A in French; Angelina Dimitrov – A in English as a Second Language, A in French.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have progressed to higher education at the University of Leicester (Law), BIMM Institute (Music Business), University of Kent (Law), and Loughborough University (Psychology).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has high-quality teaching and pastoral care. The school treats all students as individuals, recognizing and responding to their personal needs. The school engages students in the process of their education and provides full support for university applications and interviews. The school is committed to a policy of social and cultural tolerance. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has pastoral care to support student wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
Darbi College was founded as an alternative offering quality education and is described as the first British Sixth-form college in Bulgaria. The school treats students with affection, regards them as individuals, and helps them follow their dreams. It has quickly established itself as one of the leading Cambridge International Examinations Board colleges, with results placing graduates among top international schools. The school has researched and implemented British secondary school qualifications: Reception year, IGCSE and A Level, and has equipped science laboratories to Cambridge standards. It offers a full range of subjects and opportunities for academic and professional development and aims to feel like home for students and families.

Community
Darbi College sustains an active and engaged community, featured in regular News updates and Open Doors events that invite parents and prospective students. The school hosts charity activities such as Jumble Sale events and an annual charity auction, including the 2025 Jumble Sale reported on 20 November 2025, and announces the start of new academic years with involvement of students, teachers and parents. Open Doors events have been hosted online to welcome families and share information about the school, such as Online Open Doors on 18 February 2023. The school also highlights graduations, university admissions and student achievements as part of campus life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Darbi College Sofia has dedicated classroom spaces and science facilities, and the campus supports extracurricular activities. The school is located in Sofia, Bulgaria at 58 Rakovski Street, and offers a Cambridge International education path on site. The gallery sections show spaces such as classrooms and science facilities, reflecting the school's on-campus learning environment. The school presents itself as a Cambridge International institution with a Sofia address and contact information readily available.

Academic Facilities
Reception year is part of the Cambridge pathway and all subjects (except Bulgarian Language) are taught in English. The Reception year aims to develop English and Bulgarian fluency, mathematical and ICT skills, science knowledge, and critical thinking, with a Personal Tutor guiding each student and a continuous assessment approach that accounts for 75% of final grades (with a final exam accounting for 25%). Cambridge IGCSE is offered with a range of subjects, including Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, French, Geography, History, Literature in English, Mathematics, Physics, and Travel & Tourism. Cambridge International A Levels are available in subjects such as Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. Private tuition for admission exams to Oxbridge and other programs (e.g., TSA, ELAT, BMAT, STEP, HAT, PAT, LNAT, UKCAT, MAT) is also provided.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are offered to develop students' artistic and interpersonal qualities, and the school engages students and teachers in annual charity campaigns devoted to local community projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Small classes and additional private one-to-one tutorials support individual learning. The school provides a free choice of subjects without restrictions to combinations. The school delivers high-quality teaching and pastoral care and offers full support for university applications and interviews. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

Arts & Creative
Darbi College offers students various extracurricular activities to develop artistic and interpersonal qualities. Annual charity campaigns engage students and teachers in projects of social importance for the local community. These activities foster creativity, collaboration, and communication.

Cultural & Language
The school offers Cambridge IGCSE in Sofia with English as a Second Language and French as part of the programme. Cambridge IGCSE is designed for students worldwide, including those whose first language is not English. Students can study a range of subjects to tailor their study.

Social & Hobbies
The school engages students and teachers in annual charity campaigns devoted to projects of social importance for the local community. These campaigns provide opportunities for volunteering, teamwork, and social interaction. Extracurricular activities help students grow socially and enjoy shared interests.

Community & Service
Annual charity campaigns devoted to projects of social importance for the local community are a feature of school life. These campaigns connect the school with the local community and promote social responsibility. Students contribute to real-world community projects as part of their education.

Leadership & Professional
The school provides full support for university applications and interviews. A wide range of extra-curricular activities supports leadership and professional development. The mission emphasizes engaging students in the education process and developing creative personalities who will work for the prosperity of society.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school offers high-quality teaching and pastoral care. We treat all students as individuals, recognizing and responding to their personal needs. Our values promote social and cultural tolerance and the development of creative personalities.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for all subjects, with Bulgarian Language taught as a separate subject. Bulgarian for foreigners is offered. The Cambridge IGCSE programme includes English as a Second Language and French as a Foreign Language among available subjects.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Open doors events invite prospective candidates and their families to meet students and staff. They provide an opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the college. The event format includes meetings with current students and college staff. It serves as the initial touchpoint in the admissions process.

2. Sitting entry tests in English Language and Mathematics are conducted as part of the admissions stages. Candidates are invited to sit these tests as part of the application process. The tests form part of the admission stages.

3. Requirements include very good academic results and high study motivation. These criteria are listed for admission and guide eligibility.
School Events
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