American English Academy

Bulgaria, Sofia

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Capital fee	0	1,950 EUR	—	EUR; New students only; payable with contract signing; non-refundable. Covers educational materials for the student's entire period at AEA.
Wait-pool registration	0	55 EUR	—	EUR; Wait-pool registration (when applicable).
Application fee	0	450 EUR	—	EUR; Non-refundable. Siblings of current AEA students are exempt from the application fee.
Kindergarten K3–K5	4	10,500 EUR	Infant/Pre-Primary	Annual tuition; three installments (50% due by March 31; 30% due by June 30; 20% due by December 15). First installment for returning students due March 31; first installment for new students due within one month after enrollment. 5% family discount on the lower amount for families with more than one child.
Advanced Kindergarten (K6)	5	12,200 EUR	Infant/Pre-Primary	Annual tuition; three installments (50% due by March 31; 30% due by June 30; 20% due by December 15). First installment for returning students due March 31; first installment for new students due within one month after enrollment. 5% family discount on the lower amount for families with more than one child.
Grade 1–7, International Program	6	14,500 EUR	Primary	Annual tuition; three installments (50% due by March 31; 30% due by June 30; 20% due by December 15). First installment for returning students due March 31; first installment for new students due within one month after enrollment. 5% family discount on the lower amount for families with more than one child.
Grade 1–7, Dual Language Program	6	15,600 EUR	Primary	Annual tuition; three installments (50% due by March 31; 30% due by June 30; 20% due by December 15). First installment for returning students due March 31; first installment for new students due within one month after enrollment. 5% family discount on the lower amount for families with more than one child.
Grade 8	13	14,600 EUR	Secondary	Annual tuition; three installments (50% due by March 31; 30% due by June 30; 20% due by December 15). First installment for returning students due March 31; first installment for new students due within one month after enrollment. 5% family discount on the lower amount for families with more than one child.
Grades 9–10	14	12,200 EUR	Secondary	Annual tuition; three installments (50% due by March 31; 30% due by June 30; 20% due by December 15). First installment for returning students due March 31; first installment for new students due within one month after enrollment. 5% family discount on the lower amount for families with more than one child.
Grades 11–12	17	13,400 EUR	Secondary	Annual tuition; three installments (50% due by March 31; 30% due by June 30; 20% due by December 15). First installment for returning students due March 31; first installment for new students due within one month after enrollment. 5% family discount on the lower amount for families with more than one child.

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	450 EUR	EUR; Non-refundable; siblings of current AEA students exempt

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	1,950 EUR	EUR; Capital fee collected with contract; new students only

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Meals and transport (optional/additional costs)	0 EUR	Meals and transport are charged separately from tuition; amounts vary by level and year. See fee schedule for details.
Boarding	0 EUR	None; AEA is a day school.

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application and one‑time fees
- Application fee: EUR 450, due upon student application; this fee is non‑refundable (siblings of current AEA students are exempt from the application fee).
- Wait‑pool registration (when applicable): EUR 55.
- Capital fee (new students only): EUR 1,950, payable with the contract signing; this is a one‑time fee and is non‑refundable. The capital fee covers educational materials (books, models, etc.) for the student's entire period at AEA.

Annual tuition fees (school year 2026/27) and standard term breakdown
All tuition figures are stated per academic year. The school uses a standard payment plan of three installments (50% / 30% / 20%) with due dates shown in the Billing section below. Per‑installment amounts shown here follow that split.
- Kindergarten K3–K5: Annual tuition EUR 10,500. Installments: Payment 1 (50%) EUR 5,250; Payment 2 (30%) EUR 3,150; Payment 3 (20%) EUR 2,100.
- Advanced Kindergarten (K6): Annual tuition EUR 12,200. Installments: Payment 1 EUR 6,100; Payment 2 EUR 3,660; Payment 3 EUR 2,440.
- Grade 1–7, International Program: Annual tuition EUR 14,500. Installments: Payment 1 EUR 7,250; Payment 2 EUR 4,350; Payment 3 EUR 2,900.
- Grade 1–7, Dual Language Program: Annual tuition EUR 15,600. Installments: Payment 1 EUR 7,800; Payment 2 EUR 4,680; Payment 3 EUR 3,120.
- Grade 8: Annual tuition EUR 14,600. Installments: Payment 1 EUR 7,300; Payment 2 EUR 4,380; Payment 3 EUR 2,920.
- Grades 9–10: Annual tuition EUR 12,200. Installments: Payment 1 EUR 6,100; Payment 2 EUR 3,660; Payment 3 EUR 2,440.
- Grades 11–12: Annual tuition EUR 13,400. Installments: Payment 1 EUR 6,700; Payment 2 EUR 4,020; Payment 3 EUR 2,680.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard payment plan: three installments — 50% due by March 31, 30% due by June 30, and 20% due by December 15. Returning students' first installment is scheduled for March 31. New students' first installment is due within one month after enrollment.
- For more than one child enrolled, the family receives a 5% discount on the fee with the lower amount. All fees listed are VAT inclusive.

Boarding fees
- AEA is a day school (coeducational day international school); there are no boarding services or boarding fees.

Other costs and optional services (typical annual fees)
- School meals (breakfast and lunch): K6–Grade 3: EUR 1,656; Grades 4–7: EUR 1,808; Grades 8–12: EUR 1,992. A lunch‑only option is available: K6–Grade 3: EUR 1,368; Grades 4–7: EUR 1,532; Grades 8–12: EUR 1,700. A 10% discount applies if the full school‑meals program is prepaid for the entire academic year.
- Transportation (annual): round‑trip EUR 2,570 per student (fee is updated annually); one‑way EUR 1,740 per student.
- After‑school activities: charged separately; fees are set according to the activity and local Sofia market rates.
- AP exam costs and certain examination or exam‑preparation fees: AP courses and some AP exam administration are included in the weekly schedule for high‑school students, but additional fees apply if students self‑prepare for more than the mandatory AP exams. Field trips, ski trips, and certain overseas trips are charged separately.
- Uniforms, textbooks, and educational materials are provided as part of the tuition/capital fee coverage; parents are not charged a separate standard uniform fee. Specific optional personal or replacement items remain the parents' responsibility.

Partial‑year enrolment and early withdrawal (refund treatment and pro‑rata)
- Tuition for partial‑year enrolment or early withdrawal is calculated on a prorated basis according to the enrollment quarter: students enrolled in the 1st quarter are charged the full annual tuition; 2nd quarter enrolment is charged 75% of the annual tuition; 3rd quarter enrolment 50%; 4th quarter enrolment 25%. Application and capital fees are non‑refundable.

Payment methods and billing notes
- Admissions procedures reference payment by bank transfer (bank transfer receipts) or cash receipt for application and capital fee payments; bank transfer is the standard method documented in admissions steps. The school issues invoices and schedules payments according to the standard plan. No general credit‑card acceptance for tuition is specified in the published admissions/fee documents.

VAT and inclusions
- All listed fees are VAT inclusive. The tuition fee is described as all‑inclusive for educational provision (access to facilities, tests, selected exam administration, student insurance, counseling, and provision of uniforms/textbooks/materials), while optional non‑pedagogical services (meals, transport, after‑school activities, trips) are charged in addition.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Bulgarian

Fees BGN 55 - 15,600

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 200

Type Co-educational

Opened 1992

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American English Academy offers a U.S. standards-based program from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12, with instruction in English. The curriculum follows U.S. Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and mathematics and includes literacy in history, science, and technical subjects. The program is organized by grade level, with core courses in English, math, science, and social studies, plus electives in Art, Music, IT, and Physical Education, and after-school activities. An optional Dual Language Program for Bulgarian students (Pre-school to Grade 12) is taught in Bulgarian and English and provides double certification after each grade, aligning with both U.S. and Bulgarian standards. The school is an official AP center; students may prepare for up to five AP exams during high school. Founded in 1992 by Frank and Ruth Munsey, AEA serves about 200 students from more than 35 countries. In 2014 a new campus outside Sofia opened, earning the Building of the Year Award. The Lozen campus covers 7,400 square meters, with Promethean Smartboards, a modern library, an on-site cafeteria, and a Green Policy. Extracurriculars include Winter Musical Production, International Culture Week, Science Fair, Spelling Bee, and the AEA Science Journal. Markan Holding AD has owned the school since 2015.

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