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Education and Childcare

Public schools in Bulgaria offer instruction in Bulgarian language. Specialised language high schools offer extensive instruction in a foreign language, and there are English, German, Spanish, Italian and other specialised language high schools in Sofia and in other major towns and cities.
Private education is beginning to gain popularity, though there is still no independent assessment to help a parent choose a private school or measure its success. Bulgaria has several private English-language schools besides the international schools that traditionally cater to children from foreign families. For specific fees and details, please have a look at the information in this section. A number of private universities offer degrees as well, but please bear in mind that not all private institutions have the proper accreditation from the Education Ministry.

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Lack of funding hinders scientific research in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's scientific research institutes lacked funds to develop their capacity, Education Minister Daniel Vulchev said. In Bulgaria 0.5 per cent of the GDP was allocated to research, while the EU average was 1.8 per cent, said Vulchev as quote.....| Read more


Bulgarians to spend moderately on Christmas presents: Only 10 per cent of all Bulgarians will spen....

Teacher wages in Bulgaria to be increased: Nearly 13 million leva from budget 2007 would be alloca....

Majority of university students in Bulgaria dissatisfied with academic programmes: Nearly 60 per c....

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EDUCATION IN BULGARIA: Matriculation exams

The year 2008 will be remembered in Bulgaria as the year when high school matriculation exams were re-introduced. Students and parents have voiced strong objections on the matter to Education Minister Daniel Vulchev, who decided to enforce the e.....| Read more

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EDUCATION IN BULGARIA: Recognition of Bulgarian diplomas – a question of where

How much does it cost to attend a Bulgarian university? What private options are there for education?The Sofia Echo answers these questions and more in the second of its two-part series on education in BulgariaWhen Bulgaria joined the European U.....| Read more

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EDUCATION IN BULGARIA: Eyes open to the world

Studying abroad can increase one’s understanding of others and oneselfStudying in university might not be something that everyone desires, but it is true that it opens life's horizons.Considering the fact that Bulgarian experts and scienti.....| Read more

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What`s on in Bulgaria

Theatre

  • Cats/Kotki (premiere)
    What: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit Broadway musical comes to Bulgaria at end-January 2009.
    When: January 31 2009, 7pm
    Where: Sofia Music Theatre

Museums

  • Archaeological treasures
    What: A private archaeological collection of special value will be on display for the enjoyment of guests and residents of Bulgaria's Black Sea capital. The treasures belong to the brothers Bobokovi, from Rousse, who had been collecting items for 20 years.
    When: Until April 2009
    Where: Varna Archaeological Museum, 41 Maria Louisa Blvd, Varna

Live Music

  • Concert Tango Nuevo, Tanguarda Quartet
    What: Featuring Celina Ruiz and Damian Rosenthal from Argentina
    When: January 28 2009, 7.30pm
    Where: Bulgaria Hall, Sofia