Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
Bulgaria, Sofia
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
Primary School develops students' natural curiosity and their individual potential in a supportive and safe learning environment. Inquiry-based learning engages students actively, guiding them to participate academically, socially, and emotionally. Literacy in two languages supports confidence and achievement in both the native language and a foreign language. Transdisciplinary themes explore human relationships, rights and responsibilities, and global perspectives. Reading and languages are nurtured to strengthen oral and written expression.
There is a psychologist and a speech therapist who work with children from kindergarten through Grades 4, and they provide support to teaching staff in selecting appropriate teaching strategies.
Bulgarian is the native language of instruction. German language instruction starts in kindergarten; English language instruction starts in Grade 3. Bilingual instruction continues to Grade 12. Graduates achieve a high level of proficiency in two foreign languages and may obtain language certificates; English language certificates align with CEFR and IB exams.
To become life-long learners, students grow in a secure and supportive learning environment. Uwekind supports health and well-being through clubs, projects and sports that foster collaboration and healthy development. A nurse works in each building to support health and safety. A psychologist and a speech therapist support younger students and staff to promote well-being and effective learning.
There is a nurse in each building to safeguard children's health, and a psychologist and a speech therapist work with younger students to support wellbeing and learning.
Uwekind International School is a private IB World School in Sofia, Bulgaria, serving students aged 3 to 18. It offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme—across Kindergarten/Preschool through Grade 12. The Primary Years Programme aligns with the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) for early years, with IB curricula in the later years. Graduates may earn both the IB Diploma and a Bulgarian national diploma. The Career-related Programme is in candidate status and the school is pursuing IB authorization. The school is licensed by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science. Founded in 1997, Uwekind educates more than 500 children in Sofia. Signature activities include UweSPORT sports teams, UweARTS arts and dance workshops, UwePROJECTS cross‑age clubs and UweCLUBS projects, plus annual Uwekind CAMPS. These offerings foster teamwork, creativity and civic-mindedness, while clubs cover academic, cultural, service and wellbeing themes across the primary to secondary years.
