Bulgaria, Sofia
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English is the main language of instruction. Bulgarian language and literature is studied as part of the core curriculum, with Bulgarian Diploma available alongside international qualifications. A second foreign language starts in Grade 8 (German or Spanish), and Latin is taught. In the IB Diploma Programme, Bulgarian A1 and English A1/A2 are available, and German and Spanish may be studied as IB subjects; Bulgarian for Foreigners is offered as language support.
English is the main language of instruction. Bulgarian language and literature is taught as part of the core curriculum, beginning in grade 8. A second foreign language starts in grade 8 (German or Spanish), and Latin is also taught. In the IB Diploma Programme, Bulgarian A1 and English A1/A2 are available, and German and Spanish may be studied as IB subjects; the school awards the Bulgarian Diploma in addition to the international IB or A Levels diplomas.
Zlatarski International School of Sofia offers an integrated international curriculum for students aged 11 to 18. English is the language of instruction. The school blends the Bulgarian national programme with Cambridge Secondary, IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, and also provides A Levels for senior students. The three-stage structure runs Cambridge Secondary (grades 5–8), IGCSE (grades 9–10), and International Baccalaureate or A Levels (grades 11–12). Graduates receive both the Bulgarian Diploma and an international qualification. The school is fully authorised by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education, the IBO and Cambridge Assessment International Education; IB World School since 2003 and Cambridge International School since 2010. Founded in 1995 as an English-language secondary school, it operates across two buildings in Darvenitsa, Sofia, with laboratories, a library, computer facilities, a gym, and outdoor sports fields. Extracurriculars span sports, arts and drama, and community service, including exchanges, global events and charitable campaigns for students.