British International School Classic

Bulgaria, Plovdiv

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Bulgarian

Fees €4,700 - 7,000

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1997

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Bulgarian, English, Italian, German, Spanish

Typical class size 8

Strengths Academic Enrichment

Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

The British International School Classic is a private international school in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, serving students aged 3 to 18. It combines the Bulgarian State Educational Standard with the English National Curriculum Key Stages and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school also provides Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, alongside a Bespoke Curriculum, creating multiple routes from early years through pre-university. Founded in 1997 as British International Primary School Classic, it expanded with the High School Classic in 2000. It has been an ETS TOEFL iBT centre since 2005 and a COBIS member since 2011. In 2013 it became an education and exam centre aligned with the British National Curriculum and a centre for IGCSE and A Levels; in 2019, Classic planned to become an IB School as part of the Diploma Programme. The campus is located at 37 Tsar Boris III Obedinitel Str., Entrance E, Plovdiv 4000, Bulgaria, and the school is affiliated with Bulgaria. A Bespoke Curriculum supports individual student needs.

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37 Tsar Boris III Obedinitel Str., Entrance E, Plovdiv 4000, Bulgaria

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The Essentials

Location

Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The school is located at 37 Tsar Boris III Obedinitel Str., Entrance E, Plovdiv 4000. A map is provided on the Contacts page.

Stages

Pre-School Education Centre Wonderland (ages 3-6); Private Primary School Classic; Private High School Classic; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Type

Private, international school; Bulgarian State Educational Standard with the English National Curriculum Key Stages.

Country affiliation

Bulgaria

Bus service

The school provides a bus service; transport arrangements are managed by the school.

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Fees

Tuition fees (annual and per-installment by programme/ year group)
- Pre‑School (standard annual fee for 2026–2027): EUR 4,700. Per installment (two equal instalments): EUR 2,350.
- Bulgarian and British Curriculum (Grade 1–12, standard annual fee for 2026–2027): EUR 5,700. Per installment (two equal instalments): EUR 2,850.
- International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma Programme, standard annual fee for 2026–2027): EUR 7,000. Per installment (two equal instalments): EUR 3,500.

Application / enrolment deposit
- A deposit of EUR 1,000 is required upon submission of an application for enrollment. This deposit is included in the annual tuition fee and is deducted from the total when the education contract is signed. The deposit is non‑refundable in the event of withdrawal or termination by the client, and proportionally spent amounts for the time the student has attended school are deducted.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed in two installments and payment is made via bank transfer according to the deadlines specified in the education contract. In case of failure to meet payment deadlines, interest of 5% of the annual fee is charged for the period defined in the contract.
- Transportation fees are charged monthly in advance; the monthly fee is payable even if the student is absent. When two children from the same family use transportation, the family pays one and a half transportation fees. Lunch fees are charged monthly in advance.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school; boarding facilities are not provided. (Boarding facilities: DAY.)

Other obligatory or potential additional costs
- Alignment/entry tutoring (when required after the entry test): EUR 1,000 per subject for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Additional expenses that may apply: textbooks for Bulgarian and British educational standards; security services; school uniforms; additional educational materials; drug testing for students aged over 14; certificate, exam and diploma administrative fees for British and other international examination bodies; and other optional activities requested by parents. Specific amounts for these items are charged separately.

Refunds and withdrawal handling
- The EUR 1,000 deposit is treated as part of the annual tuition and is non‑refundable if the family withdraws or terminates the contract; fees already proportionally spent for the student's attendance are deducted. Other refund conditions follow the terms specified in the signed education contract, and late‑payment interest and deductions are applied as described in the contract.

Fee payment options
- Primary method of payment: bank transfer. Installment payments and monthly charges (transportation, lunch) are processed via bank transfer as specified in the education contract.

Academics

Curriculum

The school combines the Bulgarian State Educational Standard with the English National Curriculum Key Stages, and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates pursue higher education at universities abroad.

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Admissions

1. Information meetings with students and parents are held to explain the Classic curriculum and admission options. Information meetings are available by appointment, 9am–4pm, Monday to Friday. Information about the 2026–2027 admission timeline is published, including dates for information sessions, application submission, and testing.

2. Application and eligibility: To apply for Grades 1, 5, or 8, or to transfer into other grades, parents must submit a completed application form along with a copy of the birth certificate, the child's report card or certificate, and a residency permit. If applying from abroad, additional documents may be required such as translations or a recognition order. Applicants must also take the school's Classic test prior to the start of the academic year. For IB Year 1 admissions, strong performance on the IB Entrance Exam or completion of iGCSE English Language and Mathematics may be required.

3. Assessments and timelines: The Classic test lasts about three hours and covers English, Mathematics, Science, and Logic. The IB admission exam is scheduled as part of IB Year 1 admissions, with specific dates published for the year (e.g., late June and late August). Results of the Classic test and IB exam are published by September 1, 2026. Enrollment is confirmed by signing the enrollment contract, paying the first tuition installment, and providing all required documents by September 8, 2026.

4. Progression and spots: Availability is published for 2026–2027, with specific limits per grade (e.g., up to 12 for Pre-school and Grade 1, up to 18 for Grade 5, Grade 8, and IB Year 1). Progression to the next grade requires an annual grade not lower than 5.00 (Very Good) and passing a certified English language exam. Admission to IB Year 1 requires meeting the stated criteria, with continuation to IB Year 2 contingent on successful completion of exit exams at the end of IB Year 1. Availability and final class lists are approved by the principal and published before the start of the school year. A state-funded tuition-free option may apply for eligible students under the Preschool and School Education Act, with selection by a school committee and documentation required by September 8; further details are outlined in the school's admission policies.

Scholarships

A government-funded tuition-free option may apply for eligible students under the Preschool and School Education Act, allowing some recipients to attend without tuition. Selection is conducted by a school committee, using criteria such as prior test results, family circumstances, siblings enrolled, and demonstrated talents or needs. The process includes submitting required documents by September 8 and is coordinated with the school plan, which is approved and published, with final admissions decisions typically by September 15. Availability for 2026–2027 includes defined spots by grade, with admission plans and criteria published by the school to guide eligibility.

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FAQs

Where is British International School Classic located?

British International School Classic is in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, at 37 Tsar Boris III Obedinitel Str., Entrance E, Plovdiv 4000. The campus serves students from Pre-School through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and operates as a private, co-educational international school.

What ages does the school cater to?

The school welcomes students aged 3 to 18, from Pre-School through Private High School and the IB Diploma Programme.

What curriculum does the school offer?

The curriculum combines the Bulgarian State Educational Standard with the English National Curriculum Key Stages. The school also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for senior students.

Is the school a day school or boarding school?

It operates as a day school; boarding facilities are not provided. The school also offers a bus service to support families.

What are the tuition fees?

Tuition fees are structured by program: Pre-School €4,700 per year; Bulgarian and British Curriculum (Grades 1–12) €5,700 per year; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme €7,000 per year. Fees are billed in two installments, and a €1,000 application deposit is payable on submission, which is deducted from annual tuition when the education contract is signed.

What is the enrollment deposit and how does it work?

An application deposit of €1,000 is required when you submit the enrollment application; it is credited toward the annual tuition when you sign the education contract. The deposit is non-refundable if you withdraw, and any time already attended is proportionally deducted.

How does the admissions process work?

Prospective families attend information meetings with students and parents. To apply for Grades 1, 5, or 8 (or other grades by transfer), you submit the application form with birth certificate, report, and residency permit; translations or recognition orders may be required for applicants from abroad. The Classic test lasts about three hours and covers English, Maths, Science, and Logic; results are published by September 1 for the intake, and enrollment is confirmed by the contract signing and first payment.

Do you offer scholarships or a government-funded option?

A government-funded tuition-free option may apply for eligible students under the Preschool and School Education Act. Selection is by a school committee based on criteria such as prior test results, family circumstances, siblings enrolled, and demonstrated talents or needs. Applications and required documents must be submitted by September 8, with final admissions decisions typically by September 15.

What curriculum pathways exist by grade?

Grade 1–7 follow the Bulgarian National Educational Standard on a full-day schedule. Grades 8–11 combine Bulgarian standards with International GCSE and GCE A-Levels under the UK Department for Education. From Grade 11, students may progress to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme available at the school?

Yes. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and became an IB World School in 2019.

What about higher education after graduation?

Graduates go on to higher education at universities abroad, supported by the school's international curriculum and exam pathways.

What language support is available at the school?

English language instruction is provided to ensure fluent English, and Bulgarian language tuition for speakers of other languages is offered. The school also operates an English-language examination centre offering English Language exams, IGCSE, GCE A-Levels, the IB Diploma Programme and TOEFL iBT.

How does the school support wellbeing and safeguarding?

Wellbeing is integrated with a holistic development approach across emotional, social and cognitive domains. Safeguarding is addressed by policies and procedures, and concerns are reported to child protection authorities as needed.

Is lunch or meals provided, and how are meals charged?

Lunch is available as part of the daily routine, with lunch fees charged monthly in advance. A bus service is also available to transport students between home and school.

What is the World of Classic and the school's community ethos about?

The World of Classic emphasizes democracy and freedom, human rights, family, communication and tolerance. It promotes holistic development across intellectual, emotional, spiritual, creative and social domains and encourages students to discover their interests and paths to discovery.

What accreditations does the school hold?

The school is an ETS and TOEFL iBT centre (authorized 2005), a COBIS member since 2011, and an education and exam centre for IGCSE and GCE A-Levels (designated 2013). It became an IB World School with the IB Diploma Programme in 2019.

Is the school a COBIS member?

Yes, British International School Classic has been a COBIS member since 2011, reflecting its adherence to international standards.

How is bilingual teaching implemented at the school?

Grades 1–7 follow the Bulgarian National Educational Standard on a full-day schedule, while Grades 8–11 blend Bulgarian standards with International GCSE and A-Levels under the UK Department for Education. From Grade 11 onward, students have access to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

What exams and qualifications are offered at the school?

The school offers English Language exams, IGCSE, GCE A-Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme, and is an ETS/TOEFL iBT centre.

What is the school's history and evolution over time?

The school began in 1997 as British International Primary School Classic, with the British International High School Classic following in 2000. It became an authorized ETS/TOEFL iBT centre in 2005, joined COBIS in 2011, started offering IGCSE and GCE A-Levels in 2013, and launched the IB Diploma Programme in 2019 as part of its IB World School status.

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