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Anglo-American School of Sofia

Bulgaria, Sofia

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €12,008 - 25,619
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 538
Type Co-educational
Opened 1967
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Bulgarian, French, Spanish, German
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Anglo-American School of Sofia is a Pre-K through 12 international school serving students aged 3–18. The High School core is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), delivered in English, with a comprehensive AAS High School Diploma pathway. The Pre-K–12 program is bespoke and emphasizes inquiry-based, hands-on, experiential learning, aligned to CCSS, NGSS, CEFR, and other standards. In Elementary, Bulgarian, French, and Spanish are offered as world languages, with EAL support as needed. The campus sits on about 8 hectares near Mount Vitosha, with most land preserved as green space, and features a 350-seat Rila Renaissance Centre theatre, a large on-site library with over 30,000 titles, and CEESA- and ECIS-affiliated athletics and arts programs. The school holds CIS and NEASC accreditation, is an IB World School, and operates LEED-design buildings with water recycling, solar hot water, and a wastewater treatment plant. Extracurriculars include robotics, MUN, debate, drama, community service, and service projects.

www.aas-sofia.org

Панчарево, ul. "Siianie" 1, 1137 Sofia, Bulgaria

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The Essentials

Anglo-American School of Sofia has 538 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
The Anglo-American School of Sofia is located in the Detski Grad area near Pancharevo village, Sofia, Bulgaria. The campus sits on almost 8 hectares in the foothills of Mount Vitosha. The postal address is 1 Siyanie St., Pancharevo, Sofia 1137, Bulgaria. The campus is best reached by car or taxi.

Stages
Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) – Grade 12.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Two-thirds of the student body are international; one-third are Bulgarian.

Additional learning support
Student Support Services include Counseling, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and Learning Support. The program differentiates instruction and provides individual and small-group support within the regular classroom, coordinated by the Student Support Team (SST).

Bus service
Bus Service is available. The Transportation Manager is Zhivko Vichkov; contact zvichkov@aas-sofia.org or +359 889 901 916.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Anglo-American School of Sofia ranges from EUR 12,008 to EUR 25,619 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees
- Registration fee (new students only): EUR 1,102.
- No separate application fee is listed; the registration fee is the one-time charge identified for new admissions.

Annual Tuition (2026–2027) — by year group
- Pre‑Kindergarten: EUR 12,008 per year.
- Kindergarten – Grade 5: EUR 22,300 per year.
- Grade 6 – Grade 8: EUR 23,983 per year.
- Grade 9 – Grade 12: EUR 25,619 per year.

Per-term / per‑semester tuition (billing practice)
- Tuition is invoiced by semester (two invoices: one for the 1st semester and one for the 2nd semester). Because invoices are issued per semester, the amount on each semester invoice corresponds to approximately half of the annual tuition listed above (i.e., annual tuition ÷ 2). This follows from the school's stated invoicing schedule and the fact that invoices are issued for the 1st and 2nd semesters.

Capital and Entrance Fees (same for all grades)
- Annual Capital Fee (all students): EUR 3,402 per year.
- Entrance Capital Fee (new students only, one-time): EUR 1,707.

Total fees examples (2026–2027)
- Total for a new Pre‑K student (Tuition + Entrance Capital Fee + Capital Fee + Registration Fee): EUR 18,219.
- Total for a returning Pre‑K student (Tuition + Capital Fee): EUR 15,410.
- Total for a new Kindergarten–Grade 5 student: EUR 28,511; returning: EUR 25,702.
- Total for a new Grade 6–8 student: EUR 30,194; returning: EUR 27,385.
- Total for a new Grade 9–12 student: EUR 31,830; returning: EUR 29,021.

Optional and additional fees
- School bus (annual): Full service EUR 2,900; Part‑time (morning or afternoon only) EUR 1,885. A 10% discount is available for a third child using the bus.
- Learning Support fees (where applicable): Level 1: No fee; Level 2: EUR 1,500; Level 3: EUR 10,000; Level 4: EUR 20,000.
- EAL support (one‑time for qualifying new students in Grades 1–12): EUR 1,500.
- Additional school fees that may be charged as required: external examination fees, graduation fees, yearbook, costs for transportation for athletic/arts/activity trips and other similar items. These additional fees may be assessed in EUR, USD, or BGN and are payable in cash at the cashier's office or by bank transfer.
- Tuition Insurance: an optional tuition insurance policy is offered through an independent broker; details and contact are provided by the school and AAS does not receive commission.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable: the school's facilities and listings show day‑student provision (no boarding fee is listed).

Refund / partial enrollment policy
- Registration, Entrance and annual Capital Fees are non‑refundable.
- Tuition refunds (prorated) are handled as follows (semester = 90 school days):
- If a student is enrolled 1–45 school days of a semester: tuition is prorated on a daily basis.
- If a student is enrolled 46–90 school days of a semester: 100% of the semester's tuition is charged (no prorate).

Practical notes for parents (factual summary)
- The school's fee structure for 2026–2027 is broken into Tuition, Capital Fee, Registration Fee (new students) and an Entrance Capital Fee (new students). Tuition varies by grade level; the other three fees are fixed across grades.
- Bus, learning‑support, EAL, exam and trip costs are additional to the annual tuition/capital/registration fees and should be budgeted separately.

(Amounts, schedules and terms above are taken from the school's published 2026–2027 School Fees information and the downloadable fee schedule.)
Academics

Anglo-American School of Sofia teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
From Pre-K through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) forms the core of the curriculum, with a focus on teaching for understanding. The program is informed by CCSS, NGSS, C3 Social Studies Curriculum Framework, CEFR, AERO World Language Standards, NCAS, SHAPE PE standards, and the International Baccalaureate (IB). The language of instruction is English, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. In Elementary School, Bulgarian (as a mother tongue or foreign language), French, and Spanish are offered as world language options. The High School offers the IB Diploma Programme and an AAS High School Diploma pathway; IB instruction is in English. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based, hands-on, and experiential learning across Pre-K–12.

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1

Exam Results
IB Diploma Pass Rate is 97%.

Higher Education Progression
100% of graduates are accepted to universities; graduates are accepted to universities in Europe, the USA, the UK and across the rest of the world.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Prepare Documents. The Admissions uses an online application system. Before beginning, have a recent student photo (JPG) and passport details for the student and both parents or guardians. Also provide latest end-of-year progress reports and prior years' progress reports as separate PDFs; include email addresses for the homeroom teacher and Counselor/Principal (preK–grade 5) or English, Math, Counselor/Principal (grades 6–12). Include Special Needs Documentation and any related assessments; learning support records are considered as part of the application and spaces are offered only if space allows. Step 2: Complete Online Application. The school uses an online system for all new applications. Applications are reviewed only after all documents have been received, and all student records should be translated into English. The admission procedure may include placement tests and/or interviews. Decisions are based on the applicant's needs and qualifications, space availability, and the aim to enroll a well-balanced and diverse class; the school reserves the right to deny admittance if requirements are not met. Step 3: Application Decision. Your child's file is reviewed by the Principal of the relevant division and the educational team once the application and documents are complete. For early applicants, reviews may occur in March or April for the following school year. If you have not received a decision within four weeks after the file has been submitted for review, contact admissions by phone or email. Delays may occur during busy periods, but the school works to admit students as promptly as possible. Step 4: Offer of A Place. If accepted, you will receive an official email with the decision. You must confirm the offer of acceptance within five working days. If the application is approved but placed in the wait pool, a formal offer will not be sent at this time. Spaces open up for many reasons and timing is difficult to predict; you will be contacted immediately if a place becomes available.

Waitlist
The school uses a wait pool after review; a formal offer is not sent while in the wait pool. Spaces open up for many reasons and timing is difficult to predict. The school will contact you immediately if a place becomes available.
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