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British School of Sofia Fees 2026/27: €10,370–€18,750 a year · Day

Fees checked 2026-11-01
Tuition 2026/2027€10,370–18,750Annual tuitionKnown first-year costs€19,750IB Diploma Programme Year 2, single annual payment · day · known costs onlyCurriculumBritish · Cambridge Primary · IGCSE · IB DiplomaLanguage & boardingEnglishDay school

Fees 2026/2027

British School of Sofia fees for 2026/27 are €10,370 for Nursery — single annual payment; €15,180 for Grades 3–6 — single annual payment; €18,750 for Pre-IB and IB Years 1–2 — single annual payment a year.

€10,370–18,750

Annual tuition

School year2026/2027

Source checked2026-11-01

Grade & inclusionsSee the source-linked details below

2026/2027 · Annual tuition
Stage / provisionAnnual tuition
Nursery — single annual payment€10,370
Reception — single annual payment€11,130
Grades 1–2 — single annual payment€13,800
Grades 3–6 — single annual payment€15,180
Grades 7–9 — single annual payment€16,260
IGCSE Years 1–2 — single annual payment€17,590
Pre-IB and IB Years 1–2 — single annual payment€18,750

Annual tuition; additional charges are explained below

2026/27 Nursery price under the single annual payment option, whose published deadline was 30 June 2026. Two- and three-payment plans have higher totals. New families should obtain the rate available for their actual start date.

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The known first-year cost at British School of Sofia for a IB Diploma Programme Year 2, single payment day pupil is €19,750 in 2026/27: €18,750 tuition and a €1,000 enrolment fee.

First-year cost 2026/27

€19,750

Known costs for a IB Diploma Programme Year 2, single payment day pupil

Tuition
€18,750
Enrolment fee · one-off
€1,000

Not included: uniform, exams, individual support (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).

Fee sources, checked 28 Oct 2026
  • Tuition €18,750 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
  • Enrolment fee €1,000 one-off → Source ↗ ·

    This payment is non-refundable.

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Key facts

School stagesThe school lists ages 2–18 and English as the teaching language.
Ages2–18 years
QualificationsBritish, Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, IB Diploma
Teaching languageEnglish
BoardingDay school
AddressAges 2–9: 15 Ivan Radoev Street; ages 10–18: 20 Georgi Raichev Street, Sofia, Bulgaria

Admissions & entry points

Reports, language level and placementSubmit the online form, identity documents and previous school reports in English or Bulgarian.

Reports, language level and placement

Submit the online form, identity documents and previous school reports in English or Bulgarian. Grades 4–8 have English and maths placement requirements. Entry into IGCSE and IB involves stage-specific exams, with interviews or trial days as applicable. The school lists A2 English for Grades 3–4 and B1 from Grade 5; it also says Grades 1–3 do not take entrance exams. Ask how Grade 3 language readiness is established.

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Language preparation before entry

Applicants who do not reach the required English level may need the school’s Fast ForWord programme and, where applicable, at least a month of summer school. These are specific admissions requirements, not evidence of support for every learning need. Ask about the timing, extra cost and specialist support capacity before committing to a place.

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Two Sofia addresses by age

The school currently lists WonderWorld kindergarten and Grades 1–4, ages 2–9, at 15 Ivan Radoev Street. Older school and college pupils, ages 10–18, are listed at 20 Georgi Raichev Street. Both are in the Vitosha district. Confirm the actual teaching site and transport route with admissions, particularly following the school’s 2026 secondary-campus changes.

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Learning & qualifications

About British School of SofiaAn English-medium school for ages 2–18 with separate Sofia sites for younger children and older pupils.

About British School of Sofia

An English-medium school for ages 2–18 with separate Sofia sites for younger children and older pupils. Its pathway runs from kindergarten through Cambridge study to the IB Diploma. Sofia and Plovdiv are separate schools with their own facilities and fees.

Sources reviewed 15 September 2026

Kindergarten, Cambridge and IB study

The school lists ages 2–18 and English as the teaching language. Kindergarten leads to school-age Cambridge study, IGCSE and the IB Diploma. Grade 1 begins at age 6. Confirm the programme and subject choices for the child’s actual grade; the associated Plovdiv school has a separate campus and profile of provision.

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Support, school day & campus

Specify Sofia in your enquiryContact [email protected] or +359 886 510 510.

Specify Sofia in your enquiry

Contact [email protected] or +359 886 510 510. Include the age, grade and start date, and specify the Sofia campus rather than Plovdiv. Confirm medical paperwork directly with admissions.

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Day-school classification

The International Baccalaureate record classifies the school’s PYP, Diploma and Career-related programmes as day provision.

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First-year budget & additional costs

2026/27 tuition under two- and three-payment plans2026/2027 · Total tuition under the stated payment planNursery — two payments of €5,480€10,960Reception — t…

2026/27 tuition under two- and three-payment plans

2026/2027 · Total tuition under the stated payment plan
Nursery — two payments of €5,480€10,960
Reception — two payments of €5,880€11,760
Grades 1–2 — two payments of €7,290€14,580
Grades 3–6 — two payments of €8,020€16,040
Grades 7–9 — two payments of €8,580€17,160
IGCSE Years 1–2 — two payments of €9,280€18,560
Pre-IB and IB Years 1–2 — two payments of €9,900€19,800
Nursery — three payments of €3,830€11,490
Reception — three payments of €4,120€12,360
Grades 1–2 — three payments of €5,120€15,360
Grades 3–6 — three payments of €5,630€16,890
Grades 7–9 — three payments of €6,030€18,090
IGCSE Years 1–2 — three payments of €6,520€19,560
Pre-IB and IB Years 1–2 — three payments of €6,950€20,850

Totals are calculated from the published equal instalments. These payment-plan totals are separate from the single annual payment in the main tuition table. Two-payment dates are 30 June 2026 and 29 January 2027; three-payment dates are 30 June 2026, 27 November 2026 and 26 February 2027. Ask which arrangement is available for a new start.

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2026/27 new-pupil enrolment charges

2026/2027 · One-off enrolment fee for a new pupil
Kindergarten — Nursery or Reception€600
School and College€1,000

New pupils only. The school describes enrolment as a one-off, non-refundable charge with no discount. It is additional to tuition; it is not an annual returning-pupil charge.

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2026/27 requested meal-service charges

2026/2027 · Meal-service total under the stated payment plan
Kindergarten — one annual payment€1,690
Kindergarten — two payments of €890€1,780
Kindergarten — three payments of €630€1,890
School and College — one annual payment€1,860
School and College — two payments of €980€1,960
School and College — three payments of €690€2,070

The two- and three-payment totals are calculated from the published instalments. Meals follow tuition payment deadlines; no daily rates apply. Once requested and paid, meal fees are not reimbursed. The fee page does not state that every pupil must use the service.

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2026/27 transport zones under the annual-payment option

2026/2027 · Annual transport payment for the stated route
Zone 1 — two-way€2,000
Zone 1 — one-way, as published€2,000
Zone 2 — two-way€2,680
Zone 2 — one-way€1,600
Zone 3 — two-way€3,350
Zone 3 — one-way€1,910

The school lists home-school-home transport in the Sofia town area, with no discounts. These are the one-payment amounts. The source also lists separate two- and three-payment options, with higher totals. Zone 1 one-way and two-way prices are both €2,000 on the source; confirm the route and quote before choosing a service.

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Instalments increase the total

The annual-payment table has different totals from the two- and three-instalment options. New-pupil enrolment is €600 in kindergarten or €1,000 in school and college. Meals and transport are separate. Published annual meal charges are €1,690 for kindergarten and €1,860 for school and college under the annual-payment option. External examination fees are also additional; request an itemised quotation for the available payment plan.

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Application and budget details

The school lists English as its language of instruction and an age range of 2-18. Its published whole-school figures show an average class of 15, a maximum of 20 and a student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1. These figures do not guarantee the size of a particular class. The website distinguishes kindergarten, school, college and a Plovdiv campus; families should confirm the Sofia teaching location and programme for their child.

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2026/27 payment, withdrawal and mid-year entry

The single-payment deadline was 30 June 2026. The school states that paid tuition is non-refundable and lists no-refund cases including cancellation less than seven days before the school year or semester, withdrawal after it begins, breaches of the enrolment agreement and cancellation by the school; exceptional refunds remain at the school’s discretion. This wording does not establish a guaranteed refund for earlier notice. Mid-year tuition is calculated from remaining school weeks, excluding holidays. Payments more than seven days late can affect the place or attendance; obtain the terms applicable to the intended start date.

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Resources included; external examinations additional

The resources fee is included in tuition and covers electronic learning materials and compulsory-curriculum education costs. External Cambridge Primary Checkpoint in Grade 6, Secondary 1 Checkpoint in Grade 9, IGCSE Year 2 and IB Diploma Year 2 examinations cost extra at the relevant board’s rates. The page does not quantify those examination charges. Published tuition concessions are 5% for a second child and 10% for a third or subsequent child; no concession is assumed in the main table.

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Location

British School of Sofia

Ages 2–9: 15 Ivan Radoev Street; ages 10–18: 20 Georgi Raichev Street, Sofia, Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria

Parents also ask

How much are British School of Sofia fees?

British School of Sofia fees for 2026/27 are €10,370 for Nursery — single annual payment; €15,180 for Grades 3–6 — single annual payment; €18,750 for Pre-IB and IB Years 1–2 — single annual payment a year.

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How much does the first year at British School of Sofia cost?

The known first-year cost at British School of Sofia for a IB Diploma Programme Year 2, single payment day pupil is €19,750 in 2026/27: €18,750 tuition and a €1,000 enrolment fee. Uniform, exams and individual support are not included.

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Sources & field verification dates

Sources and dates appear beside each detail above. School-reported information may change; confirm the offer for your child.

https://www.bssofia.bg/

https://www.bssofia.bg/financial-terms-2026%20-%202027/

https://www.bssofia.bg/entry-requirements/

https://ibo.org/school/050955/

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