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Bulgarian School Hristo Botev Bratislava

Slovakia, Bratislava

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Bulgarian, Slovak, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 140
Type Co-educational
Opened 1948
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, SEN focussed, British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum, CBSE Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Christian Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, European Baccalaureate, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Finnish Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Italian Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Jordanian Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Myanmar Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Reggio Emilia Approach, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Taiwan 108 Curriculum, Thai Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Taught languages Bulgarian, Slovak, English
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Bulgarian School Hristo Botev Bratislava is a long-established primary and secondary school (gymnasium) in Bratislava, delivering Bulgarian-led education with Bulgarian, Slovak and English as languages of study. Founded in 1948, it bridges Bulgarian and Slovak culture through projects and collaborations with the Embassy of Bulgaria and the Bulgarian Cultural Institute. The school follows an individual approach to learning, prioritizing motivation and responsibility while preparing students for the State Matriculation Examinations (DZI). For grades 1–4, full-day schooling is available, with classrooms for information technology, physics and astronomy, chemistry and biology, plus a spacious gymnasium and playing field. Students may graduate with Bulgarian and Slovak diplomas. The campus provides free education and textbooks, after-school care, and school meals. A strong emphasis on languages, projects and competitions is complemented by arts and cultural activities, including ethnography, folk dances, and language clubs. Facilities include free textbooks, meals, a canteen, and after-school support for pupils.

Zaporizhska Street (ul. „Запорожска“) No. 8, Bratislava, Slovakia

The Essentials

Bulgarian School Hristo Botev Bratislava has 140 pupils, instruction in Bulgarian, Slovak, English.

Location
The Bulgarian primary and secondary school 'Hristo Botev' is located in Bratislava, Slovakia. The address is Zaporizka Street No. 8, 85101 Bratislava. Languages studied include Bulgarian, Slovak, and English. The institution operates as a Bulgarian primary and secondary school with a gymnasium in Bratislava.

Stages
Bulgarian primary and secondary school with a gymnasium.

Type
Bulgarian primary and secondary school (gymnasium).

Country affiliation
Bulgaria

School day structure
Full-day organization of the academic process for students in grades 1–4.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Hot and healthy meals are provided in the school cafeteria.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by the civil association 'Friends of BSU Hristo Botev Bratislava'.
Fees
Application fees
- There is no published application or enrolment fee for children applying to Bulgarian School Hristo Botev Bratislava. Admissions are handled via a submitted application form and the school confirms places according to its admission rules.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Compulsory schooling at the school is provided free of charge; no tuition is charged for the education financed from the state budgets as described in the school regulations. This applies to the compulsory stages of education and to the categories of pupils listed in the regulations (Bulgarian and Slovak citizens by bilateral agreement, citizens of EU member states, and third‑country nationals with permanent or qualifying long‑term residency/status).
- The school publishes no per‑term or per‑year numeric tuition rates for any year group in its 2025–2026 rules or admissions materials. Where education is not covered by the state budget and a fee would apply, no fixed fee schedule or amounts for specific year groups or terms are published in the available school documentation.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No standard billing schedule or payment‑terms table for tuition (for example: termly instalments, due dates, or late‑payment penalties) is published in the school's publicly available regulations and admissions information. For any chargeable services that may apply (see Other costs below), parents should expect those items to be billed separately when applicable; no publicised recurring tuition billing calendar appears in the school's 2025–2026 rules and admissions pages.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school operates education in a day‑school format (daily instruction); there are no boarding facilities listed and no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, meals, books, extracurricular, administrative items)
- School meals: The school offers organised hot meals in the school canteen; meal provision is noted in admissions materials, but no publicised per‑meal or monthly price for school meals is listed in the school documents. Parents should expect meal charges to be an additional payable item where used.
- Textbooks and learning materials: The school provides textbooks, exercise books and teaching kits for mandatory subjects for free use under the conditions set out in the regulations; specific lists of free resources for particular classes are published as learning resources. There is no general published price list for textbooks that parents must buy.
- Extracurricular activities and clubs: Extracurricular programmes and clubs are listed in admissions information; the school does not publish a standard price list for these activities. Some activities or trips may carry separate charges when organised.
- Administrative / voluntary contributions: The parents' civic association supporting the school receives and uses donations for school projects and administrative expenses; such voluntary contributions and specific project items are reported, but no compulsory parental donation schedule is published.
- Uniforms / compulsory clothing: No published uniform requirement or uniform price list is included in the school's public documents.

Refund information
- There is no published refund policy for tuition, meals, extracurricular fees or other charges in the school regulations and admissions materials available for 2025–2026. Where a paid item is charged, the school's formal rules do not contain a publicly posted standard refund clause in the documents reviewed.

Fee payment options
- The school's public documents do not publish a standard list of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, online payment portal, specific bank transfer details). Contact details for the school office are provided for administrative arrangements; specific payment methods and banking/payment details are handled through the school's administration rather than via a publicly published fee‑payment page.

Summary of findings and notes on availability of numeric fees
- The school's 2025–2026 official rules state that compulsory education at Bulgarian School Hristo Botev Bratislava is provided free of charge for the categories listed, and that free textbooks/learning materials are provided under the conditions in those rules. These are the principal fee‑related provisions published in the school's regulatory and admissions materials.
- The school does not publish numeric tuition amounts, per‑term or per‑year fee schedules, meal prices, boarding fees (none listed), refund rules for paid items, or a public list of accepted payment methods in the available 2025–2026 documentation. Because no numeric fee schedule for 2026/27 or 2025/26 tuition is published in the school documents reviewed, there are no specific monetary figures to present for per‑term or per‑year tuition.
Academics

Bulgarian School Hristo Botev Bratislava teaches Bespoke Curriculum, SEN focussed, British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum, CBSE Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Christian Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, European Baccalaureate, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Finnish Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Italian Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Jordanian Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Myanmar Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Reggio Emilia Approach, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Taiwan 108 Curriculum, Thai Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
Bulgarian Secondary School ‘Hristo Botev' Bratislava teaches Bulgarian, Slovak and English. It uses innovative teaching practices and participates in a variety of programs and projects. The school follows an individual approach to each student and emphasizes motivation and responsibility, fostering lifelong learning. It prepares students for the State Matriculation Examinations (DZI) and awards Bulgarian and Slovak diplomas upon completion. For grades 1–4, it operates full-day schooling and provides classrooms for information technology, physics and astronomy, chemistry and biology, plus a spacious gymnasium and playing field. It works with students based on their talents and needs and engages in projects and competitions in Slovakia and Bulgaria, with hot meals available in the school canteen.

Gifted and Talented
We work with students based on their talents and needs.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses innovative pedagogical practices and participates in diverse programs and projects. It provides an individual approach to every student and works with learners according to their talents and needs. It maintains and follows principles of motivation and responsibility in the learning process, and fosters lifelong learning habits. It creates and stimulates habits and skills for learning not only in school but also throughout life. It prepares and guides students for success in a competitive environment; upon completing the ДЗИ, students receive Bulgarian and Slovak diplomas. Full-day schooling is offered for grades 1–4; teachers are highly qualified professionals, and facilities include ICT labs, physics and astronomy, chemistry and biology rooms, as well as a spacious gym and playground. It participates in projects, competitions in Slovakia and Bulgaria, and runs clubs such as ethnography, drama, Bulgarian folk dances, and engages with initiatives from Bulgarian institutions in Slovakia.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Bulgarian, Slovak and English are studied.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in Bratislava in 1948. On November 5, 1948, the teaching staff discussed establishing the first Bulgarian school in Bratislava. On November 14, 1948, a meeting of parents and teachers decided that instruction would begin on December 15. The first three pupils enrolled were Ivan Angelov Kančev (I class, from Nitra), Christina Georgi Zakova (III class, from Bratislava), and Maria Atanasova Akivanova (IV class, from Prievidza). The school grew from 44 pupils to about 200; it began as a primary school and later became a 12-year gymnasium. Since 1995 it has been part of the Slovak school network with private school status, and daily around 140 Bulgarian, Slovak, Hungarian, Armenian, Russian and Ukrainian children attend; graduates receive Bulgarian and Slovak diplomas, reflecting a bridge between Bulgarian and Slovak cultures.

Community
The school maintains a multilingual, multicultural community with children from Bulgarian, Slovak, Hungarian, Armenian, Russian and Ukrainian backgrounds attending daily. It draws students from Bratislava and other cities such as Nitry, Komárno, Banská Bystrica, Prešov and Košice. The school preserves Bulgarian language and cultural traditions in Central Europe and serves as a bridge between Bulgarian and Slovak cultures.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has free education, free textbooks and supplies, full-day care after classes (after-school club), and meals in the school canteen.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The languages studied are Bulgarian, Slovak, and English. The school uses innovative pedagogical practices and participates in various programs and projects. There is an individual approach to each student with a focus on motivation and responsibility in the learning process. Upon successful completion of the Bulgarian matriculation exam, students receive Bulgarian and Slovak diplomas.

Arts & Creative
The school runs clubs such as ethnography, dramaturgy, children's creativity, Bulgarian folk dances, and others. These clubs foster creativity, collaboration, and expressive performance. They provide opportunities for students to explore culture and creativity through hands-on activities.

Cultural & Language
The languages studied are Bulgarian, Slovak, and English. The school participates in projects and competitions in Slovakia and Bulgaria. It engages in initiatives with the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Slovakia and the Bulgarian Cultural Institute, as well as in international events.

Social & Hobbies
A variety of extracurricular activities and clubs provide opportunities for social engagement. Students participate in projects and competitions in Slovakia and Bulgaria. The activities promote teamwork, communication, and community involvement.

Leadership & Professional
Students actively participate in projects and competitions in Slovakia and Bulgaria. Our teachers are highly qualified pedagogical specialists.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The learning process is organized on a full-day basis for students from 1st to 4th grade. The school offers warm and healthy meals in the canteen. The school has a spacious gym hall and a playing field.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught: Bulgarian, Slovak, and English. Bulgarian and Slovak diplomas are awarded upon successful completion of the state matriculation exams (DZI).
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Admissions for enrollment of children into 1st grade for the 2025/2026 school year have begun. The school provides free education, free textbooks and materials, and full-day schooling with organized meals. It offers a positive and supportive environment and pays attention to the individuality of each child. Language preparation is extended in Bulgarian, Slovak, and English, and extracurricular activities include football, handball, and groups such as 'Folk and popular Bulgarian songs', 'Creative writing', and 'Dream Workshop'. Your child will learn and create in a calm international environment with an excellently prepared teaching staff. Step 2: If interested, please fill the application posted on the school's site and the school will contact you.
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