Change the World Schools International School and Kindergarten vs Uwekind International School

	C Change the World Schools International School and Kindergarten Sofia, Bulgaria	U Uwekind International School Sofia, Bulgaria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,000 - 8,200	Fees / year €6,820 - 8,100
Age range	Age range 4 - 14 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 500
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Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Bulgarian, English, German
Opened	Opened 2022	Opened 1997
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is the first international school of Change the World Schools.	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 Elementary and Middle School	Stages Kindergarten – Preschool; Grades 1-4; Grades 5-10; Grades 11-12; Diplomas.
School type	School type International School and Kindergarten	School type Private IB World School offering Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.
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Country affiliation	Country affiliation American-owned	Country affiliation Sofia, Bulgaria
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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Bus service details	Bus service details —	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 Academic year covered - Published fee schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year. Application fee - Application fee: EUR 100 when an installment plan that includes an application fee is selected. The application fee is waived if the family chooses the single (one-installment) annual payment option. Tuition fees by school year (amounts shown per year and per payment option) - Kindergarten (ages 4–6) - Annual tuition: EUR 8,000 per year. - Payment of 1 installment (annual): EUR 8,000 (application fee waived). - Payment of 2 installments: EUR 4,100 per installment + EUR 100 application fee. - Payment of 10 installments: EUR 810 per installment + EUR 100 application fee. - Primary and Middle School (Grades 1–8) - Annual tuition: EUR 8,200 per year. - Payment of 1 installment (annual): EUR 8,200 (application fee waived). - Payment of 2 installments: EUR 4,150 per installment + EUR 100 application fee. - Payment of 10 installments: EUR 830 per installment + EUR 100 application fee. Billing schedule and payment terms - Families may choose one of three billing schedules: a single annual payment, two instalments, or ten instalments (monthly-style). The single annual payment option carries no application fee; the two- and ten-instalment options include an application fee of EUR 100. Specific due dates, late-payment penalties, and invoice timing are not stated in the published fee schedule. Boarding fees - No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed in the published fee information. Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, extracurriculars, transport, etc.) - The published academic fee schedule lists only the tuition amounts and the application-fee rule tied to payment option. No separate amounts are published for uniforms, textbooks, materials, school lunches, extracurricular activities, transport, or capital/development levies. Refund information - No refund policy, refundable/deposit rules, or partial-refund terms are published alongside the fee schedule. Fee payment options (methods) - Specific payment methods (for example credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, or other processors) are not specified in the published fee schedule. Brief summary of findings and remaining items not published - The published materials provide clear annual tuition amounts for Kindergarten and for Primary/Middle (Grades 1–8) and specify three billing schedules with the application-fee rule. The published materials do not provide boarding fees, uniform or other ancillary-fee amounts, refund terms, detailed payment-methods, exact billing dates, or late-payment terms; those items are not listed in the available fee schedule.	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.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school's Elementary and Middle School programs use a mix of US-based and IB frameworks. The Elementary core academic curriculum is based on the American Common Core standards, and the school aims to align with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), with project-based learning. The Middle School core also uses Common Core, built on the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), with projects that apply learning to the community. The programs emphasize 21st-century teaching techniques and practical education; social-emotional development is a focus in the elementary program, while middle school includes practical skills such as budgeting, obtaining and keeping a job, and basic DIY projects to prepare for high school and beyond.	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.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates are prepared for universities or other higher learning.	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.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions An Application Form is available for applications. The school is located in Sofia, Bulgaria.	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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