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Primary Progressive School 2 Varna

Bulgaria, Varna

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Bulgarian
Fees €6,500
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Primary Progressive School 2 Varna offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) alongside a bespoke curriculum. It is a private, coeducational day school in Varna, Bulgaria, with Bulgarian instruction and English taught as an additional language. International Classes are open for Grade 1 and Grade 5. Mother tongues include Bulgarian, German, English, Russian, and Ukrainian. The school teaches six transdisciplinary inquiry units per year: Who we are; Where we are in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; Sharing the planet. The school is a Candidate School for the PYP, pursuing authorization. Facilities in the Levski district, within the VIVA complex, cover 560 sq m over two floors, with five classrooms, a library, a canteen, an indoor sports hall, and a medical office. A multilingual library supports resources; classrooms have learning corners. Extracurricular activities include sports and clubs such as Zumba Fitness, Combat, and Pump; a Relationships and Well-Being Program is offered.

Vasil Drumev Street 73, wing B, floor 2, Chayka district, Varna 9000, Bulgaria

The Essentials

Primary Progressive School 2 Varna has instruction in Bulgarian.

Location
The school is in Varna, Bulgaria, at 73 Vasil Drumev Street (Planetarium entrance) in the Chaika district (Varna 9000). Public transport and private car access are easy and quick.

Stages
Primary and lower secondary (Progimnazialen etap).

Type
Private, coeducational, day school.

Country affiliation
Bulgaria

Bus service
Transportation to and from the school is provided through an external transport company.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Day school (no boarding)

Uniform Requirement
No uniforms; wear comfortable, breathable clothing; clothing should not include shorts, short skirts, or tank tops with thin straps.

Food Options
Meals are provided by an external catering company; the service is selected with parental input and paid in addition to tuition; parents can monitor the service. Home meals should include nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Fried foods, highly seasoned foods, chips, sweets, chocolate, and carbonated drinks are not acceptable.

Governance and Ownership
Private primary school operated by a single-member limited liability company (EOOD) named Progressive Primary School 2 – Varna; the school is registered with the Ministry of Education as an institution for primary and basic education; children receive a Ministry of Education diploma.
Fees

Annual tuition at Primary Progressive School 2 Varna ranges from EUR 6,500 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- There is no separate one-off application fee shown. A deposit is due at enrolment equal to two monthly instalments; this deposit secures the place.

Tuition fees (2026/2027 academic year — 10-month period)
- The published fee schedule is presented as a 10-month total and is payable under one of three billing options: single annual payment, three instalments, or equal monthly instalments. The fee components and totals for the 10-month period (amounts in EUR) are:
- Tuition fee: EUR 2,480 (one‑off annual payment) | EUR 2,540 (three instalments) | EUR 2,600 (equal monthly instalments).
- Extracurricular / research programme: EUR 2,480 | EUR 2,540 | EUR 2,600.
- Summer introductory and closing activities: EUR 620 | EUR 635 | EUR 650.
- Recommended donation for development (payable to the foundation): EUR 620 | EUR 635 | EUR 650 (this amount is described as recommended).
- Total for the 10-month period: EUR 6,200 (one‑off annual payment) | EUR 6,350 (three instalments) | EUR 6,500 (equal monthly instalments).

Per-instalment and per-month examples (derived from the published totals)
- If the family chooses the three-instalment plan, the total EUR 6,350 is payable in three instalments of approximately EUR 2,116.67 each (EUR 6,350 ÷ 3).
- If the family chooses the equal monthly instalment plan (10 months), the total EUR 6,500 is payable in ten equal monthly instalments of EUR 650 each (EUR 6,500 ÷ 10).
- The deposit at enrolment equals two monthly instalments; under the 10-month plan this would be EUR 1,300 (2 × EUR 650). The remaining balance is then payable in the schedule described by the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Deposit: a deposit equal to two monthly instalments is payable at the time of enrolment; this secures the student's place.
- Remaining balance: the remaining fee is payable according to the chosen plan; the school offers a single annual payment (discounted), payment in three instalments, or equal monthly instalments (which carry a surcharge).
- Discounts and surcharges: advance payment for the full year (single annual payment) receives a percentage reduction; monthly instalments incur a percentage increase. Reduced fees apply for second and third children from the same family.
- VAT/tax treatment: tuition fees are not subject to VAT; other listed fees (for example certain additional services) include VAT.
- Food and transport: lunch/food and transport are not included in the published fee totals and are charged separately if used.

Boarding / residential fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates in daytime form and provides day education rather than boarding or residential accommodation.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Food (meals) and school transport are charged separately and are not included in the fee totals.
- A materials charge is referenced for additional workbooks, learning aids and stationery used in the teaching process; the schedule describes this item but does not list a separate standalone amount in the main totals.
- Fees may be charged for optional extra-curricular activities, organised educational trips, seasonal schools outside Varna, and any third‑party services; such items are listed as additional to the core fee.
- A recommended donation to the owning foundation for development, research and professional development is included as a separate line in the schedule.

Refund information and contract termination (summary)
- The school requires a deposit at enrolment (two monthly instalments) and sets payment schedules in the enrolment contract. The published financial terms do not set out a detailed, single-page refund schedule for all circumstances; refund and contract-termination consequences are governed by the enrolment agreement and the institution's regulations. Parents should review the enrolment contract for the precise rules that apply to withdrawal, termination and any refunds.

Fee payment options
- Bank transfer: the school provides payment-order/IBAN instructions for bank transfers. Payment by bank transfer is an accepted method.
- Other methods: the published materials show bank/IBAN payment instructions; no standalone published statement of credit-card acceptance or online card-payment gateway is listed in the school's published financial terms. Families should use bank transfer or consult the enrolment office for any additional accepted payment channels.

Short practical summary for parents
- For the 2026/2027 school year (10 months) expect a 10-month total of EUR 6,200 (if paying the full year in one payment), EUR 6,350 (if paying in three instalments) or EUR 6,500 (if paying in equal monthly instalments). Food and transport are extra. A deposit equal to two monthly instalments is payable at enrolment; remaining payments follow the chosen schedule. Bank transfer details are provided for payments.
Academics

Primary Progressive School 2 Varna teaches IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school implements the International Baccalaureate Primary and Middle Years Programmes with instruction in English and study of the mother tongue. International Classes are open for Grade 1 and Grade 5. Languages taught as mother tongue include Bulgarian, German, English, Russian, and Ukrainian. Subjects include English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Drama, Music, Visual Arts, and Sport, with Extracurricular Clubs available. Transdisciplinary inquiry projects total six per year: Who we are; Where we are in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; Sharing the planet, supported by an internally developed system for measurement of attainment and formative feedback, and by universal competencies such as risk-takers, communicators, thinkers, open-minded, knowledgeable, inquirers, caring, balanced, and reflective. The program balances academic achievement with whole-person development, and the school is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme, pursuing authorization as an IB World School.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Based on the international Responsive Classroom approach, the primary Relationships program helps teachers and students build a community focused on engaged learning, positive communication, and effective classroom management. Students and teachers create agreements for behavior and communication in school; these agreements are monitored and used to resolve conflicts. Daily routines include a morning meeting, a quiet time, and reflection to develop interpersonal skills, concentration, and independent decision‑making. Students have a dedicated Relationships hour to discuss emotions, friendship, and coping with challenges.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Students with special educational needs are supported. The director forms a support team to prepare and approve an individualized learning plan, developed in accordance with the law and the national standard for the educational plan. General support for personal development is provided by teachers and psychologists; depending on the assessment of individual needs, other specialists may be involved. An individualized plan is drawn up for each pupil with special educational needs; education in an individualized form or other arrangements may be used as appropriate.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The official language of communication and education at the school is Bulgarian. The school teaches at least one additional language to all students. The additional language taught is English at primary and lower secondary levels; a second foreign language may be learned outside the structured curriculum if parents and students choose. The school provides support for language development through defined competency models and dedicated staff; language development is integrated with the national curriculum and international frameworks.

Mental Wellbeing
Based on the Responsive Classroom approach, the Relationships and Well-being program at the primary level focuses on engaged learning, positive communication, and class-wide agreement‑making. Daily routines include a morning meeting, quiet time, and reflection to develop interpersonal skills, concentration, and independent decision‑making. Students have a separate Relationships class addressing emotions, friendship, and strategies for coping with challenges.

Safeguarding
The school sets clear behavior norms for both in and out of class; bullying and abusive behavior are not tolerated. Students show respect to teachers, staff, parents, and peers, and take responsibility for protecting the school environment. Leaving classrooms or school premises during lessons is not allowed without permission and supervision. Personal devices are restricted in class; access to the building is controlled and supervised. Off-site activities require written permission, and transportation is arranged through a licensed service. The school emphasizes parent involvement and communication with families and institutions through official channels, and operates a governance framework that includes safeguarding considerations.
Parent Experience

Community
Primary Progressive School 2 Varna builds an open community with shared values and works with experts, organizations and institutions to implement policies and programs for quality and progressive education. The school recognizes the central role of the family in education and enables active parental involvement as a valuable resource in the educational process. It welcomes students and their parents who share the school's values and attitudes, who are motivated with open minds and an international orientation, and who are ready to engage with the academic program and participate as members of the school community. The annual cycle includes an introductory culture and relationships program (first six weeks), nature-based learning trips three times a year, final presentations of integrated projects, PYP Exhibition for 4th grade, and three parent-teacher meetings per year.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a School Board (Училищно настоятелство) involved in governance. Parents are included in governance and are invited to participate in school life; parent meetings are held three times a year.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in Varna, in the Levski district, in the VIVA complex on Dimitar Ikonomov Street. It occupies 560 square meters over two floors in a building designed as an educational establishment. The facility includes five classrooms, administrative spaces, toilets, a library, a canteen and a beverage area, an indoor sports hall, and a medical office. The classrooms have furniture made from natural materials and include dedicated corners for mathematics, science, art, languages, reading, breaks, and a light snack. The virtual tour highlights spaces used for teaching and daily life, including classrooms, the music workshop, the gym, and the dining hall.

Sports Facilities
The school has an indoor sports hall (gym) for physical education. Sports and movement are integral to the curriculum, with swimming and other sports offered during the week. The virtual tour highlights the sports facility as part of daily school life.

Academic Facilities
The classrooms feature furniture made from natural materials and include dedicated corners for mathematics, science, art, languages, reading, and breaks. The school has a library and a beverage area; the interior includes a library and related facilities. The school library has a catalog of books in multiple languages and a media library with electronic resources such as e-books, films, images, music, and other digital media. The program follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme with transdisciplinary inquiry projects. The official language of instruction is Bulgarian, with English taught as an additional language.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Each year the school offers a set of additional activities in school, led by teachers or external partners. Extracurricular clubs are available as part of the program. Extracurricular activities include sports and other clubs, with teachers sometimes leading fitness-focused classes such as Zumba Fitness, Combat, and Pump.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Progressive School 2 Varna embraces International Baccalaureate aims to develop internationally minded people who recognize their common humanity and shared responsibility for the planet. Students are described as curious, knowledgeable, thinking, communicative, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-taking, balanced, and reflective. Learning emphasizes inquiry and collaboration to develop knowledge across disciplines and to engage with local, national, and global contexts.

Cultural & Language
The official language of instruction is Bulgarian. English is taught as an additional language, and there is the option to learn a second foreign language outside the standard curriculum. The school promotes multilingualism and international mindedness, supported by language development across the curriculum and a multilingual library.

Social & Hobbies
To provide space for students to develop talents and explore interests, each year the school offers a range of extracurricular activities led by teachers or external partners.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
There is a Relationships and Well-Being Program as part of the school's student development and wellbeing initiatives.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English as the language of instruction and Mother Tongue options in Bulgarian, German, English, Russian, and Ukrainian. Subjects include English and Mother Tongue, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Sport, with the school following the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers an International Baccalaureate program in English with mother-tongue study in Bulgarian, German, English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission is carried out according to an admission plan agreed with the School Board and adopted by the Pedagogical Council. All applicants have equal rights, with the exception of siblings of current students, for whom the school provides places under an educational services contract. The criteria for admission are sharing common values and attitudes with the family and the school's ability to provide adequate pedagogical and resource support for the child. For 2026/27, admissions are organized for Varna with the school location. Admission to other classes is year‑round according to the school's capacity and upon an individual family request. Steps and schedule: Step 1: Submit an expression of interest and receive feedback for 2026/2027 via the contact form on the page, by email admissions.school2@transform.bg, or via the school's Facebook page. You may also call +359 876 431 000. Step 2: An informational meeting/presentation on the progressive education model. Contact: admissions.school2@transform.bg. Address: Vasili Drumev 73, Chaika, Varna 9000. +359 876 431 000. Primary Progressive School 2 Varna is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School.
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