The American College of Sofia
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 11.8K–24.8K
EUR 10.5K–22.2K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
The American College of Sofia is a private, English-medium college-preparatory school in Sofia, Bulgaria, accredited by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science and by the Middle States Association (MSA). It is an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme. Admission is based on an entrance exam and is highly selective. Students from Bulgarian and international backgrounds attend, and the school offers a tuition reduction program, scholarships and a dormitory.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 13–18
Students
946
Language
English
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1860
- Selectivity
- Highly selective
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| International Students Rate (all grades, | EUR 22,200≈ USD 24.8K |
| Bulgarian Students Rate (all grades, as | EUR 10,540≈ USD 11.8K |
| Rate for Bulgarian Students who Transfer | EUR 22,200≈ USD 24.8K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| International Students Rate (all grades, | EUR 22,200 (about USD 24.8K · about BGN 43.4K) |
| Bulgarian Students Rate (all grades, as | EUR 10,540 (about USD 11.8K · about BGN 20.6K) |
| Rate for Bulgarian Students who Transfer | EUR 22,200 (about USD 24.8K · about BGN 43.4K) |
Source: school website (acs.bg) · checked 2026-11-01 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The American College of Sofia (this school) | EUR 10,540 (about USD 11.8K · about BGN 20.6K) | EUR 22,200 (about USD 24.8K · about BGN 43.4K) |
| Anglo-American School of Sofia | EUR 12,008 (about USD 13.4K · about BGN 23.5K) | EUR 25,619 (about USD 28.6K · about BGN 50.1K) |
| Meridian 22 High School | EUR 7,960 (about USD 8.89K · about BGN 15.6K) | EUR 9,800 (about USD 10.9K · about BGN 19.2K) |
| Uwekind International School | EUR 6,820 (about USD 7.61K · about BGN 13.3K) | EUR 7,880 (about USD 8.8K · about BGN 15.4K) |
Source: school website (acs.bg) · checked 2026-11-01 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
- Languages
- Performing arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Makerspace
- Boarding
Sports
- Sports facilities
Arts
- Performing arts
After-school activities
- ACS Clubs
- Student Council
- Performing Arts
- Sports
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- Accreditations
- MSA, IB
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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