Compare French Curriculum International Schools in Bulgaria

Instructs in French

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees €2,200 - 8,033

Type Co-educational

Victor Hugo Lycée Français de Sofia is a French AEFE-conventionné school in Sofia serving ages 2 to 18, under the Embassy of France. Founded in 1966, it educates about 800 pupils from maternelle to terminale, with most teaching by French staff and Bulgarian specialists where needed. It follows the French national curriculum, including the three-year nouveau lycée; students progress from 2nde to 1ère and terminale, selecting three specialty subjects in 1ère and two in terminale for the Baccalauréat. A language-focused approach integrates the host-country language for all students and promotes English and other languages in a multicultural setting. The academic life centers on the Centre for Knowledge and Culture (3C), a library and knowledge hub with databases and a librarian to support information literacy and autonomous learning. Facilities include a Furisto-run restaurant, daycare and holiday camps, and a Sports Association offering badminton, basketball and tennis (NSA venues). The school runs a multilingual web radio and a program of after-school clubs.

Location

The school is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. The address is 1700 Simeonovsko shose 110. It is part of the AEFE network of French international schools and operates under the supervision of the Embassy of France in Sofia.

Stages

Preschool (2-5 years); Elementary (6-11 years); Middle School (12-16 years); High School.

Type

French international school; AEFE-conventionné under the Embassy of France in Sofia.

Additional learning support

Personalized Learning Support (AP) to help students learn and progress while developing autonomy.

Country affiliation

France; AEFE-conventionné under the Embassy of France in Sofia.

Application / first-registration fee

- First-registration fee (droit de 1ère inscription) payable at the time of registration: EUR 2,200.00.
- Reduced first-registration amounts for siblings: second child EUR 1,650.00 (–25%); from the third child EUR 1,100.00 (–50%).

Tuition fees — overview by school level (annual totals and installment breakdowns)

Notes on the lines below: amounts are shown for the first child (then sibling discounts where indicated), with the three installment amounts that together sum to the annual total. An employer-related adjustment column appears in the schedule (see the Employer surcharge note below). All amounts are in euros.

- Maternelle — Très petite section (TPS)
- Annual tuition (first child): EUR 7,965.52.
- Installments: 1st (1 Sept) EUR 3,186.21; 2nd (1 Jan) EUR 2,389.66; 3rd (1 Apr) EUR 2,389.66.
- Employer-adjusted totals shown: EUR 8,363.80 (Entreprise < 50) and EUR 8,762.07 (Entreprise ≥ 50).

- Maternelle — Petite, Moyenne, Grande section (PS / MS / GS)
- 1st child annual tuition: EUR 6,822.12.
- Installments: 1st (1 Sept) EUR 2,728.85; 2nd (1 Jan) EUR 2,046.64; 3rd (1 Apr) EUR 2,046.64.
- 2nd child (–9%): annual EUR 6,208.13; installments EUR 2,483.25 / EUR 1,862.44 / EUR 1,862.44.
- 3rd child (–15%): annual EUR 5,798.80; installments EUR 2,319.52 / EUR 1,739.64 / EUR 1,739.64.
- 4th child (–25%): annual EUR 5,116.59; installments EUR 2,046.64 / EUR 1,534.98 / EUR 1,534.98.
- Employer-adjusted totals shown for each line (Entreprise < 50 and Entreprise ≥ 50).

- Élémentaire
- 1st child annual tuition: EUR 6,530.67.
- Installments: 1st (1 Sept) EUR 2,612.27; 2nd (1 Jan) EUR 1,959.20; 3rd (1 Apr) EUR 1,959.20.
- 2nd child (–9%): annual EUR 5,942.91; installments EUR 2,377.16 / EUR 1,782.87 / EUR 1,782.87.
- 3rd child (–15%): annual EUR 5,551.07; installments EUR 2,220.43 / EUR 1,665.32 / EUR 1,665.32.
- 4th child (–25%): annual EUR 4,898.00; installments EUR 1,959.20 / EUR 1,469.40 / EUR 1,469.40.

- Collège
- 1st child annual tuition: EUR 7,351.15.
- Installments: 1st (1 Sept) EUR 2,940.46; 2nd (1 Jan) EUR 2,205.35; 3rd (1 Apr) EUR 2,205.35.
- 2nd child (–9%): annual EUR 6,689.55; installments EUR 2,675.82 / EUR 2,006.86 / EUR 2,006.86.
- 3rd child (–15%): annual EUR 6,248.48; installments EUR 2,499.39 / EUR 1,874.54 / EUR 1,874.54.
- 4th child (–25%): annual EUR 5,513.36; installments EUR 2,205.35 / EUR 1,654.01 / EUR 1,654.01.

- Lycée
- 1st child annual tuition: EUR 8,032.81.
- Installments: 1st (1 Sept) EUR 3,213.12; 2nd (1 Jan) EUR 2,409.84; 3rd (1 Apr) EUR 2,409.84.
- 2nd child (–9%): annual EUR 7,309.86; installments EUR 2,923.94 / EUR 2,192.96 / EUR 2,192.96.
- 3rd child (–15%): annual EUR 6,827.89; installments EUR 2,731.16 / EUR 2,048.37 / EUR 2,048.37.
- 4th child (–25%): annual EUR 6,024.61; installments EUR 2,409.84 / EUR 1,807.38 / EUR 1,807.38.

Options, discipline-specific and examination fees

- Disciplines Non Linguistiques (DNL): EUR 200.00 per year.
- Option Danse: EUR 300.00 per year.
- Exam fees shown separately: Baccalauréat (Terminale) EUR 255.65; Baccalauréat (Première) EUR 102.26; Brevet (Troisième) EUR 40.90.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The first-registration fee is due at the time of registration.
- Tuition is shown as payable in three installments with due dates: 1 September (1er versement), 1 January (2ème versement) and 1 April (3ème versement). Installment amounts for each year group are listed above.
- Employer-related adjustment columns appear in the fee schedule (amounts reflecting a +5% and +10% adjustment in the table under the headings “Entreprise < 50” and “Entreprise ≥ 50”).

Boarding fees

- The school does not list any boarding / internat fees; the fees schedule covers day-school tuition and related options.

Other costs and fees

- First-registration fee (non-refundable) as above.
- Discipline and option fees (DNL, dance) and national exam fees are additional where applicable.
- Other regular school-related costs (school meals, transport, uniform, insurance, extracurricular club fees) are handled separately from the tuition schedule and are not included in the annual tuition totals shown in the main fees schedule. Specific meal/transport/insurance arrangements and their costs are managed through the school's practical information services.

Refund information

- The first-registration fee is explicitly non‑refundable.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Tuition and related taxes are to be paid by bank transfer in euros (virement bancaire en euros).
- Bank details listed for payment: Banka DSK — IBAN: BG22STSA93001526755444; BIC: STSABGSF.

Uniform Requirement

The school has no uniform.

Food Options

The school restaurant is provided by Furisto (ZELEO) since 2020. Furisto uses selected products and Green Farm organic dairy. The menus are balanced and varied, built around a starter (two options – soup or salad), a main course with garnish (at least one meat or fish dish and one vegetarian dish), a dairy product, a dessert and bread. Portions and weights follow age-appropriate standards. In nursery and CP meals are served at tables, while in elementary, middle and high school service is self-service with educational assistants. Contacts: vhugo@furisto.com; 0882 513 352.

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by the Victor Hugo Association, consisting of a Board of Directors (10 parents elected for 2-year terms), a Management Committee (the Board plus 3 members from the diplomatic post with voting rights, including the Principal, the Primary School Director, the financial and administrative director, and staff or schooling representatives with advisory capacity), and the General Assembly (all parents). The Board meets as needed. The school is a member of the AEFE network.

Curriculum

The high school follows the French national system with a three-year lycée (the 'nouveau lycée'). The class of 2nde leads to the terminal cycle. After 2nde, students follow a two-year program to prepare for the general baccalaureate, consisting of 1ère and terminale, organized into common teachings, specialty teachings and optional teachings to prepare for higher education. With the nouveau lycée, students choose three specialty subjects in 1ère and retain two in terminale. The three-year curriculum culminates in the Baccalauréat, with a progression through common, specialty and optional teachings.

Exam Results

The school reports a 100% pass rate for the Baccalauréat, with around 95% of results classified as excellent.

Higher Education Progression

Most graduates continue their studies in French higher education institutions and top international universities.

Admissions

Admission to LVH is for the 2026-2027 school year. Enrollment in a French establishment homologated by the French Ministry of National Education implies full adherence by both parents and the student to its educational objectives, its principles and operating rules, and the cohesion and mobilization of the educational community around LVH's values. As parents, you participate in LVH's consultative bodies by electing your representatives. The school council and the council for the establishment involve school partners, particularly parents, in reflection on the life of the establishment, and it is essential that you are a participant in these bodies.

Registration conditions: Depending on nationality or academic background, students are admitted to Lycée Victor Hugo within the limit of available places. Admissions are granted according to the criteria defined below. Rules of admission: Children are admitted to the class level corresponding to their year of birth (table below for the 2026-2027 year).

Registration calendar for 2026

Registration procedure:
1. Pre-registration online on Skolengo and submission of complete admission dossiers before March 12, 2026. Beyond this date, contact the lycée directly. (Tel. +359 (0)2 963 29 64)
2. Entrance tests for admissions to Grande Section de maternelle (for pupils coming from non-homologated establishments) between March and May.
3. Admission or admission refusal notification by email.
4. Family response by email to accept or refuse admission.
5. If admitted, payment of the first registration rights. For the registration to be definitively validated, the dossier must be complete and the first registration rights paid.

List of documents to provide for the application dossier: download here. Additional documents to download: Medical form; Enrollment contract signed by both parents; Data protection consent declaration signed by both parents; Internal regulations signed by both parents; Financial regulations signed by both parents.

Tuition fees: click here.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to children of French families residing in Bulgaria and enrolled at Lycée Victor Hugo Sofia (from kindergarten through high school) through the AEFE program. The awarding of these aid packages is subject to several conditions: submission of an application file, French nationality, enrollment with the consular section of the Embassy, and financial resources. The Consular Council meets twice a year, in spring and autumn, to review scholarship applications. The scholarship campaign concerns children already enrolled or registered for the September start of the current calendar year. The second scholarship campaign for the 2025-2026 school year is open. Application deadline: September 21, 2025 (updated September 12, 2025).

NEW: online submission is now in use via the SCOLAIDE portal, allowing families to submit their application and upload all supporting documents directly. Tutorials are available to help you:
- Creating a family account
- Submitting an application
- Submitting an AESH application (if applicable)

If difficulties arise, a paper file with all required documents can still be submitted to the French Embassy in Bulgaria before September 19, 2025. Details and information are available on the Embassy site. For further information, contact the Consular Services of the Embassy at bourses-scolaires.sofia-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr. Additional information on the AEFE site.

AESH requests: contact the school first, which will orient the process.

The LVH is a non-profit institution with revenue used solely for school expenses; no dividends are paid.

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