Bulgaria, Sofia
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The school is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is the first international school of Change the World Schools.
Elementary and Middle School
International School and Kindergarten
American-owned
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.
Change the World Schools International School and Kindergarten is an American-owned international school based in Sofia, Bulgaria, serving students aged 4 to 14. The curriculum blends American standards with IB frameworks across Elementary and Middle levels, plus a Bespoke curriculum. In Elementary, core subjects follow the American Common Core while pursuing alignment with the IB Primary Years Programme through project-based learning that emphasizes social-emotional development. In Middle School, the program uses Common Core within the IB Middle Years Programme and features community-based projects to apply learning beyond the classroom. The school focuses on 21st-century teaching techniques and practical education, including budgeting and basic DIY projects to prepare students for high school and beyond. Facilities include technology-enabled classrooms and access to state-of-the-art equipment, digital tools, and e-learning resources that support a technology-rich learning environment. A diverse student body and tutoring options accompany a culture of collaboration and cross-cultural exchange and belonging.