Admissions

The American College of Sofia’s primary admission is of Bulgarian students completing 7th grade in the year of application. The College admits 180 seventh graders, ranked based on their entrance exam results.

Additionally, when class size allows, the American College of Sofia offers admission to Bulgarian students after the completion of 8th grade, again ranked based on their entrance exam results.

The College also offers admission in its international program, applicable to students with foreign or dual citizenship, as well as Bulgarian students who have studied at foreign schools (in Bulgaria or abroad) during the previous year. Admissions in the international program are year-round and depend on academic results and available spots.

All families of students from Bulgarian schools who have successfully passed the entrance exam and are offered admission to the American College of Sofia may apply for a tuition fee reduction. The tuition reduction amount is determined individually for each family and is granted solely based on demonstrated financial need.

All families of Bulgarian students who successfully pass the grade 7 entrance exam and are invited to enroll in the College may apply for one of the full scholarships. They are granted once and cover the full tuition fee for the five years at the American College.