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Uwekind International School

Bulgaria, Sofia

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Bulgarian, English, German
Fees €6,820 - 8,100
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum)
Taught languages Bulgarian, German, English, Russian, Spanish, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Uwekind International School is a private IB World School in Sofia, Bulgaria, serving students aged 3 to 18. It offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme—across Kindergarten/Preschool through Grade 12. The Primary Years Programme aligns with the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) for early years, with IB curricula in the later years. Graduates may earn both the IB Diploma and a Bulgarian national diploma. The Career-related Programme is in candidate status and the school is pursuing IB authorization. The school is licensed by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science. Founded in 1997, Uwekind educates more than 500 children in Sofia. Signature activities include UweSPORT sports teams, UweARTS arts and dance workshops, UwePROJECTS cross‑age clubs and UweCLUBS projects, plus annual Uwekind CAMPS. These offerings foster teamwork, creativity and civic-mindedness, while clubs cover academic, cultural, service and wellbeing themes across the primary to secondary years.

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ул. Манастирска воденица 71, 1151 Sofia, Bulgaria

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The Essentials

Uwekind International School has 500 pupils, instruction in Bulgarian, English, German.

Location
The school operates two campuses in Sofia, Bulgaria. As of September 2025, Uwekind's Lozen Park campus serves children from kindergarten through Grade 6 at 1186 Sofia, ж.к. Лозен парк, ул. Манастирска воденица 71. The High School campus is in central Sofia at 1606 Sofia, Center, ул. Владайска 48. The kindergarten yard is at the foot of Vitosha with outdoor space for activities.

Stages
Kindergarten – Preschool; Grades 1-4; Grades 5-10; Grades 11-12; Diplomas.

Type
Private IB World School offering Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.

Country affiliation
Sofia, Bulgaria

Bus service
A bus service is offered between home and the school with reserved seats and insurance. The transport fee is for one school year and is charged per address: one-way 1700 € or two-way 2450 €.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Uwekind International School ranges from EUR 6,820 to EUR 8,100 for 2026/27.

Academic fees — 2026/2027 (summary by year group and payment option)

Kindergarten (ages 3– )
- Standard annual academic fee: €6,820 per year.
- Alternative payment totals shown by the school:
- €7,000 when paid using the 2-payment plan.
- €7,400 when paid using the 10-payment plan.
- Note: the academic fee does not include food.

Preschool class (preparatory / pre-K)
- Standard annual academic fee: €7,880 per year.
- Alternative payment totals shown by the school:
- €8,100 when paid using the 2-payment plan.
- €8,250 when paid using the 3-payment plan.
- Note: the academic fee does not include food.

Primary and High School (Grades 1–12)
- Standard annual academic fee: €7,880 per year.
- Alternative payment totals shown by the school:
- €8,100 when paid using the 2-payment plan.
- €8,250 when paid using the 3-payment plan.
- Note: the academic fee does not include food.

Local-currency (BGN) equivalents (per school listing)
- Kindergarten academic fee (BGN): 13,338.76 per year; 13,690.81 BGN for 2-payment plan; 14,473.14 BGN for 10-payment plan.
- Preschool academic fee (BGN): 15,411.94 per year; 15,842.22 BGN for 2-payment plan; 16,135.60 BGN for 3-payment plan.
- School (Grades 1–12) academic fee (BGN): 15,411.94 per year; 15,842.22 BGN for 2-payment plan; 16,135.60 BGN for 3-payment plan.

Payment plans and per‑installment timing (billing schedule and terms)
- First payment: due up to 10 working days from signing the contract (this applies also for families paying the full amount in one payment).
- Second payment: due 20 June 2026.
- Third payment (when using a 3-payment plan): due 20 November 2026.
- The school publishes specific deadlines for food and transport payment schemes (see the additional-fees section). Transport and food fees are charged per school year.

Application, admission and academic resources fees (one-off / yearly additional fees)
- Application (administrative) fee for new applicants: €150 (preschool, primary and high school). This fee is paid once and is required for new students.
- Application fee for kindergarten applicants: €100 (paid once).
- Admission / registration fee (one-off): €500 (as listed by the school).
- Academic resources fee (mandatory annual charge):
- Preschool and school (Grades 1–12): €600 per year.
- Kindergarten: €450 per year.
- The academic resources fee covers additional textbooks, academic software and platforms, library fee, stationery and selected educational materials; registration and exam fees for IB MYP/DP exam periods and some IB materials may be charged additionally.

Additional (optional or campus-specific) costs
- Transport (calculated per school year, for a single address and a reserved seat on the school bus):
- One-way transport: €1,700 per school year.
- Two-way transport: €2,450 per school year.
- Transport payment terms: first instalment 50% at the time of request; second instalment due no later than 20 November 2026. Requests for transport are time-limited; joining after the request window is possible only if seats are available. Cancellation penalties apply: 30% of the due transport fee if cancelled before the start of the school year; 50% if cancelled after the school year starts.
- Food / catering (charged per school year; campus-dependent):
- Kindergarten and preschool (mandatory for those groups where the school specifies so): €1,260 per year (lunch plus morning and afternoon snacks where indicated).
- Lozen campus: lunch €1,450; breakfast and afternoon snack €550.
- Vladayska (main school campus): lunch €1,480; breakfast €370.
- Food payment terms: paid for one school year; payable in one or two instalments (first instalment on request to use service; second instalment no later than 20 November 2026). Food and transport fees may change.
- Extracurricular activities / clubs: the school runs weekly extracurricular activities and clubs. Club options and fees are announced at the start of the school year and are charged in addition to academic fees. A compulsory choice of one weekly interest club is listed with a price (example listed by the school: €450 for the compulsory single weekly club option); additional clubs incur separate charges.

Refunds, cancellations and penalties
- The application (administrative) fee for admission is paid once before the admission session and is non‑refundable.
- The school lists that the mandatory educational-resources/club fee is payable for the full year with the first instalment of the academic fee; if a child leaves within the first school term, 50% of that fee is refunded.
- Transport cancellations: a cancellation before the start of the school year incurs a penalty of 30% of the due transport amount; cancellation after the school year begins incurs a penalty of 50% of the due transport amount.
- The school notes that some charges (notably food and transport) may change; specific IB exam or registration charges for MYP/DP exam sessions are charged in addition to the listed fees.

Boarding / residential provision
- The school operates as a day school; no boarding fees apply because boarding facilities are listed as DAY (no residential boarding provided).

Fee payment options and bank details (how to pay)
- The school publishes bank account details for bank transfers (IBAN and BIC) for the kindergarten and for the private school entities; payments by bank transfer are accepted using the following accounts as listed by the school: Private German Kindergarten Uwekind OOD – IBAN: BG46UBBS81551008452821, BIC: UBBSBGSF (UBB); Private School Uwekind OOD – IBAN: BG76UBBS81551008452863, BIC: UBBSBGSF (UBB). Food payments are directed to a separate account (Rehester OOD) with IBAN: BG36UBBS81551066047818.
- The school text lists bank transfer details and payment deadlines; no other payment methods (for example, credit card or online card payment) are explicitly listed in the published fee pages.

Discounts
- Family discounts on the standard annual academic fee:
- Second child admitted to the school: 5% discount on the yearly fee.
- Third child admitted to the school: 10% discount on the yearly fee.
- Discounts for additional children are negotiable.

Notes on billing cadence
- The school offers one-, two‑ and three‑installment payment options with the deadlines listed above; the school publishes the total amounts that apply under each instalment plan (the two‑ and three‑payment totals differ from the standard annual fee as listed). Installment-specific amounts per deadline are determined by the school's invoicing and the totals shown for each plan.
Academics

Uwekind International School teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
IB full continuum school offering Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme from early childhood through Grade 12. Curriculum spans Kindergarten–Preschool, Grades 1–4, Grades 5–10 and Grades 11–12, with Diplomas available. Graduates may earn both the IB Diploma and a Bulgarian national diploma. The Career-related Programme is in candidate status and the school is pursuing IB World School authorization. The school is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science.

Higher Education Progression
The school supports university applications, offers individual consultations and collaborates with universities in Europe and Bulgaria. Graduates are admitted to prestigious universities worldwide.
Wellbeing
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Get to know us. Research information about Uwekind and contact the application team for guidance in the application process. Sign up for a meeting; meetings and visits take place after you sign up in advance by calling: +359 879 888 920 (Kindergarten), +359 885 888 940 (Grades Preparatory class, 1 – 6), +359 885 888 930 (Grades 7 – 12). This helps you learn about the curriculum and philosophy.

2. Apply. Fill out the online application form for the appropriate grade. The application team will contact you to schedule an interview date for your child. The form includes sections for the child's personal information, current school, references, language proficiency, and parent details; the interview will include a placement test. The application team will communicate whether the child has been admitted.

3. Registration. Fill out the documents provided by the school office, or online when available. The school contract form requires selecting a payment method (one, two, or three payments per year). The school completes administrative procedures to register the student.
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