Bulgaria, Sofia
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Founded in 2012, Discover International School began as a diverse international community where multilingualism, cultural diversity, and inquiry-based learning lie at the heart of daily life. It offers a complete educational pathway from early years through Grade 12 and is an IB World School with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Discover is a flagship institution of the Montessori Society Bulgaria, affiliated with AMI, applying Montessori principles in line with AMI standards. The school integrates IB programmes with Montessori education across preschool to high school, supported by ongoing international professional development for staff.
Discover International School has a multinational team of AMI and IB trained teachers. The school serves about 120 students from 23 nationalities across pre-school to Grade 12. Four foreign languages are offered. The school uses an online information platform and distributes weekly and monthly communications to families (Week Ahead and Monthlink).
Discover International School in Sofia, Bulgaria, offers an IB continuum anchored in Montessori principles for ages 1 to 18. Preschool through Grade 12 spans Primary (1–4), Middle Years (5–10) and High School (11–12). The school provides IB PYP, MYP and DP, with the Diploma available in Grade 11. As a flagship institution of the Montessori Society Bulgaria, affiliated with AMI, it blends Montessori methods with IB inquiry-based learning. The school operates on two Sofia campuses, with core hours 8:00 am–4:30/5:00 pm and Extended Day to 5:30 pm. A licensed kitchen serves a nutritionally balanced menu. Students engage in daily outdoor activity year-round—nature walks, park and mountain trips, and seasonal camps. Graduates earn an internationally recognized IB Diploma alongside the Bulgarian diploma, supporting access to universities worldwide. The MAGIC Programme fosters leadership and global collaboration. Languages are a strength, with English and Bulgarian instruction supporting multilingualism. Its bilingual environment supports learners.