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The American English Academy was established in 1992 by Frank and Ruth Munsey as one of the first international schools in Bulgaria. Initially the school followed the ABeka curriculum and now offers a U.S. standards-based Common Core curriculum and an Advanced Placement program. The school currently serves about 200 students from more than 35 countries. Since 2014, the Dual Language Program based on U.S. and Bulgarian standards has been offered, delivered in cooperation with Abraham Lincoln Private School and fully accredited by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education. In 2014 AEA opened a new state-of-the-art campus outside Sofia, which won the Building of the Year Award. As of 2015 the school is privately owned by Markan Holding AD. The school year starts on September 15 and ends on June 30.
AEA has a diverse international community with more than 35 nations represented and about 200 students from around the world. The student body comprises a 40:60 ratio of international to local students. The staff speaks 12 languages, the teacher-student ratio is 1:4, and the average number of students per class is 12. All graduates are admitted to university or college, and 55% of teachers have 7+ years of experience. School life includes events such as a Winter Musical Production, Anti-Bullying Week, International Culture Week, a Science Fair, the AEA Science Journal, and Spelling Bee Contests.
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.
