Druzhba Private Secondary School - Sofia

Bulgaria, Sofia

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Bulgarian, English

Fees €1,100 - 7,865

Ages 5 - 18 years

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1999

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)

Taught languages English, Spanish, German, Turkish

Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School

Introduction

Private Secondary School Druzhba in Sofia operates on a bespoke curriculum complemented by Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary programs, serving students aged 5 to 18. The campus in Obelya 2 hosts preparatory through grammar grades in a private, co-educational setting with dormitory facilities for high school students. Instruction emphasizes English through an intensified Cambridge-based program, preparing learners for Cambridge English Qualifications from Young Learners to FCE for Schools, alongside English-language immersion and second foreign language options (Spanish, German or Turkish). Classes average 17 students, enabling project-based learning in modern classrooms equipped with computers, interactive boards and projectors. State-of-the-art science labs support physics, chemistry and biology; coding and robotics are run in dedicated computer labs. The school hosts a large conference hall, two indoor sports halls and outdoor pitches, plus a thriving calendar of clubs from World Scholars Cup to a Turkish language club, fostering a multicultural, active community for families.

жк. "Обеля"-2, ул. 106-та, № 3, Sofia

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The Essentials

Location

Located in Sofia, Bulgaria. The campus is in the Obelya-2 district at 106th Street, No. 3. The location is served by a school transport service with three zones linking Obelya and multiple Sofia districts.

Stages

The school comprises a kindergarten, a primary school, a progymnasium, and a gymnasium.

Type

Private, co-educational; dormitory facilities are available for gymnasium students.

Additional learning support

The school has a pedagogical counselor who supports students' personal, emotional, and academic needs.

Bus service

Transport is offered in three zones. Zone 1 covers Obelya, Nadezhda (1–4), Lyulin (1–10), Svoboda, Zaharna Fabrika; Zone 2 covers Ovcha Kupel, Banishora, Razsadnik, Sveta Troitsa, Serdika, Zona B, Lagera, Slavia; Zone 3 covers Borovo, Manastirski Livadi, Lozenets, Hadzhi Dimitar, Sukhata Rechka, Levski. Zone 1: €2,150 per year for a round trip or €1,500 for a one-way trip; Zone 2: €2,400 per year for a round trip or €1,500 for a one-way trip; Zone 3: €2,600 per year for a round trip or €1,500 for a one-way trip. For more information contact the Transport Manager at n_milenov@drujba.org or +359 2 934 5555.

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Fees

Application fees

- One-time registration (application) fee: EUR 150 (paid at registration).

Tuition fees by year group (amounts in EUR)

- Kindergarten (ages 3–4), partial programme (08:00–13:00): EUR 418 per month.
- Kindergarten (ages 3–4), main programme (08:00–17:30): EUR 572 per month.
- Kindergarten (ages 3–4), extended programme (08:00–18:30): EUR 638 per month.
- Kindergarten (ages 5–6), extended programme (08:00–18:30): EUR 7,865 per year.
- School (grades 1–12): EUR 7,865 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition may be paid in full with a 5% discount, or in three instalments.
- Three-instalment schedule (example amounts shown): First instalment EUR 3,000 (payable on enrolment), second instalment EUR 2,500, third instalment EUR 2,365.
- Fees denominated in EUR are converted to BGN at the applicable euro–lev fixing rate on the day of payment.

Boarding (dormitory) fees

- Boarding (available for secondary / high-school students): EUR 1,100 for the full academic year.
- Boarding includes accommodation, access to school dining facilities, Wi‑Fi and supervised residential staff; weekend home visits are permitted according to the boarding rules.

Other costs and fees

- After‑school care (homework club / aftercare) for primary pupils (grades 1–4): EUR 700 for one term (2026/2027 first-term rate shown).
- School canteen (primary): EUR 420 per term for breakfast and lunch; lunch only EUR 300 per term; breakfast only EUR 200 per term. Canteen payments are handled separately and the school recommends bank transfer to the canteen provider.
- School canteen is included in kindergarten fees; primary-year meals are prepaid per term; students in middle and high school pay for food on site individually.
- Participation in interest clubs (extracurricular clubs) is not included in tuition and is charged separately.
- School uniforms are ordered and paid for separately.
- School transport is provided and invoiced separately.

Discounts and fee reductions

- Sibling discount and alumni-family discount: 10% for the second and each subsequent child from the same family and for children of alumni.
- Transition discount: 10% for students moving from the school kindergarten to the primary school, from primary to lower secondary, and from lower secondary to upper secondary within the school.
- Discretionary academic/competition discount: parents may apply for a tuition reduction if the pupil has achieved high results in national olympiads; decisions are made by school leadership.
- Only one discount is applied per pupil; the largest applicable discount will be used.

Refunds and cancellations

- No specific refund or general fee‑refund procedure is published in the school's financial terms pages.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Payments are accepted by bank transfer to the school's EUR accounts (IBANs provided for the school and for the kindergarten). The school states that fees should be transferred in euros and converted at the daily euro–lev fixing rate.
- School (ChSU Druzhba–Sofia) bank account (example as published): IBAN BG87UBBS80021047752340, Bank: UBB/ОББ.
- Kindergarten (ChDG Druzhba–Sofia) bank account (example as published): IBAN BG89UBBS80021093884340, Bank: UBB/ОББ.
- For canteen payments the canteen provider account is published (example IBAN): BG84UBBS80021069220240 (bank: ОББ); parents are asked to indicate pupil name, class and term in the payment reference.

Notes on billing

- Transport, clubs, uniforms and some meal options are invoiced separately from core tuition and must be paid in addition to the tuition amounts shown.

Academics

Curriculum

An intensive English language program based on Cambridge prepares students to take Cambridge English Qualifications. The school teaches English to children and encourages them to take Cambridge English Qualifications such as Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET (A2 Key for Schools), PET (B1 Preliminary for Schools), and FCE (B2 First for Schools), which bring numerous academic, cognitive, and personal benefits. Cambridge English Qualifications include Young Learners Exams (YLE) with Starters, Movers, Flyers (from Pre-A1 to A2). FCE for Schools (B2) is offered for higher-level English. The school uses project-based learning as a core method. The classrooms are modern and equipped with computers, interactive boards and projectors; science laboratories support physics, chemistry, and biology; a large conference hall and sports facilities are available. The school fosters a multicultural environment and offers diverse opportunities to participate in extracurricular clubs. One class averages 17 students.

Higher Education Progression

Significant success of students in applying to prestigious universities in Bulgaria and abroad.

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Admissions

1) Admission to 1st class is through an interview with the pupil and/or assessment of pre-school readiness (6-year-old). The interview and testing are conducted by an admissions committee consisting of the deputy director, a pedagogical counselor, and a primary teacher. Required documents for enrollment include: the ChrS Druzhba application form, a signed enrollment contract, the original certificate of completion for the preparatory group, a personal health record from the family doctor, and an immunization passport. 2) Admission to 2nd, 3rd and 4th class is through an interview and an examination in Mathematics and Bulgarian language and literature; the interview and testing are conducted by a committee of the deputy director, a pedagogical counselor, and teachers. 3) Admission to 5th class is through an interview and examinations in Mathematics, Bulgarian language and literature, and English; the interview and testing are conducted by the deputy director, a pedagogical counselor, and teachers. Enrollment documents include the application form, a birth certificate copy, a transfer certificate and curriculum copy, a certificate of completed primary education, immunization passport and health record, two photos, enrollment contract, and the initial tuition payment. 4) Admission to 8th class is through an entrance exam in Bulgarian language and literature, Mathematics, and English; the exam may be taken individually at the school and a minimum score of 4.80 is required; if below, retaking is possible. Excellent performance on Druzhba entrance exams or on the National External Examination (7th grade) may yield tuition discounts if places are available. 5) Admission to the remaining classes (2–4; 6–7; 9–11) follows the described pattern: 2, 3, 4 require Mathematics and Bulgarian language and literature; 6 and 7 require Mathematics, Bulgarian language and literature and English; 9–11 require Bulgarian language and literature and English; interviews and tests are conducted by a committee including the deputy director, a pedagogical counselor, and teachers. 6) Admission of pupils from abroad involves recognition of foreign schooling and qualifications; the procedure and documents cover submission of original educational documents, translations, and related confirmations; a committee assesses each case. 7) Documents for submission across these admissions include the standard forms, birth certificate copies, transfer documents, evidence of completed education, immunization/health documents, photos, and signed contracts; submissions to the Regional Education Office (ROU) are possible through the persons specified by Bulgarian regulations, with decisions issued within about one month unless additional information is requested. 8) Language and curriculum notes: English is emphasized from 1st grade with intensive English instruction from that level.

Scholarships

The school offers tuition discounts as a form of financial aid. A 10% discount applies to the second and each subsequent child in the same family. A 10% discount is also available when advancing to the next educational stage within the Druzhba system. A 10% discount is available for siblings of current pupils, and the same 10% may apply to twins where one twin gains admission and the other follows. For high achievement in national/international competitions, a discount may be granted at the school's discretion upon parental request; only one discount is applied per student, with the largest discount used. The annual tuition may be paid in full with a 5% discount or in three installments (第一 installment €2000, second €1825, third €1825). Other fees for goods and services (meals, transport, uniforms, clubs, etc.) are separate.

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FAQs

What ages does Druzhba Sofia serve and what are the main school stages?

It serves children aged 5–18, with a kindergarten, primary school, progymnasium and gymnasium. Boarding is available for secondary students. The campus is in Sofia's Obelya-2 district.

Where is the Druzhba Sofia campus and how is transport arranged?

The campus is located at 106th Street, No. 3 in the Obelya-2 district of Sofia. The school runs a transport service across three zones with zone-specific fees: Zone 1 (€2,150 round trip or €1,500 one-way), Zone 2 (€2,400 round trip or €1,500 one-way), and Zone 3 (€2,600 round trip or €1,500 one-way).

What is the school's core curriculum and teaching approach?

The school runs an intensive English language program based on Cambridge and prepares students for Cambridge English Qualifications, from YLE to FCE. Learning relies on project-based work, and classrooms are modern with interactive boards and projects; there are dedicated science labs, a large conference hall and extensive clubs.

What are the tuition fees for the school, and what payment options exist?

For grades 1–12, the annual tuition is 7,865 EUR; you can pay in full with a 5% discount or in three installments. Kindergarten has separate rates (e.g., 418–638 EUR per month, depending on the program). Fees are paid by bank transfer in EUR and converted to BGN at the daily euro–lev rate.

Are there additional costs beyond tuition?

Yes. After-school care for primary pupils costs 700 EUR per term; meals in the canteen have term-based rates, with kindergarten meals included in their fees and primary meals prepaid per term; transport, uniforms and many clubs are invoiced separately.

What is the admissions process and what documents are required?

Admissions vary by grade and typically involve interviews and tests, with specific requirements for each year. For pupils from abroad, the school recognises foreign schooling and assesses documents; common documents include birth certificate, transfer certificate, immunization records, photos, signed contract, and initial tuition payment.

Are there scholarships or discounts available?

The school offers several discounts: 10% for the second and subsequent child, 10% when moving to the next education stage, or for siblings; a discretionary discount may be available for high competition results. If paying annually, a 5% discount applies for full payment; only the largest discount is used per pupil.

What facilities are on campus?

Facilities include modern classrooms with computers and interactive boards, science laboratories, a large conference hall, and two indoor sports halls plus outdoor pitches. There are dedicated computer labs for coding and robotics, and on-site dining facilities.

Is there a dormitory, and what does it include?

Yes, the Druzhba dormitory is for high school students and has separate floors for boys and girls with staff rooms, recreation spaces and study areas. It includes kitchen facilities, heating and on-site meals, 24‑hour supervision, and weekend home visits according to dorm rules.

Are there spaces for coding/robotics and arts?

Yes, there are specialized computer laboratories for coding and robotics clubs, and the arts program includes piano, various dance styles, clay sculpture and 3D design.

What clubs and competitions exist?

Clubs include World Scholars Cup, Debate Club, Cambridge Club for various Cambridge qualifications, and Mathematics for the clever. There is also a speech therapy service and other enrichment activities.

What leadership opportunities are there?

The Student Parliament represents 7th–11th graders and leads debates, lectures and a school newspaper; it fosters leadership, teamwork and personal responsibility with teacher support.

What community service or cultural events does the school offer?

The Student Parliament runs a Christmas charity bazaar and organises events such as the Festival of Cultures, Day of Tolerance, International Day of Thanks, Earth Day and other initiatives.

What wellbeing and SEN support is available?

A Pedagogical Counselor supports personal, emotional and academic development, helps prevent risky behaviours and acts as a liaison between students, families and teachers, promoting a safe and supportive climate.

Is there EAL support and language services?

English is taught from an early age and Cambridge English qualifications are encouraged; from grade 8 some subjects are taught in English (maths, informatics, ICT), and there are language clubs from grade 3 for second languages.

How does the school safeguard students?

The school prioritises a calm, safe learning climate with safeguarding-focused practices and a strong emphasis on wellbeing; dormitory supervision and a safety-conscious culture support students both on and off campus.

Is Druzhba Sofia a boarding school?

Yes. The dormitory is part of the school and accommodates high school students from outside Sofia, with on-site meals and 24-hour supervision plus weekend home visits.

What is the school uniform like?

There are men's and women's knit tops with short or long sleeves and a collarless option; dark blue pants are standard, and red uniforms remain valid while stocks last.

How are governance and parent involvement organized?

Druzhba Sofia is owned by Lumina Educational Institutions and has a School Council (parent committee); parents participate in consultations, meetings with class leaders and the director, and termly progress reviews.

What languages are taught and how are they delivered?

The first foreign language is English; a second foreign language options include German, Spanish and Turkish; there are extracurricular language clubs from grade 3 and Cambridge Checkpoints/Exams are available.

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