We are the oldest American educational institution outside the USA. In 2025, we celebrated our 165th anniversary.

The American College of Sofia is a language high school with admissions after grade 7, accredited in Bulgaria by the Ministry of Education and Science, and in the USA by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB).

The College also accepts Bulgarian students who have successfully completed grade 8 in the year of application in Bulgarian schools within the Republic of Bulgaria, after passing an entrance exam in English. The College welcomes applications from Bulgarian students who have studied at foreign schools (in Bulgaria or abroad) during the previous year, as well as applicants with foreign or dual citizenship. Admissions for these students are year-round and depend on available spots and academic results.

We work with motivated young people and prepare them to meet the highest academic demands of any university worldwide. We teach all subjects in English, with the exception of Bulgarian Language and Literature and foreign languages.

We offer specialized education in the following areas: mathematics, software & hardware technology, humanities, foreign languages, natural sciences, and entrepreneurship, allowing students to delve deeply into the areas they are most passionate about.

We work with highly qualified teachers, 35% of whom are foreigners, primarily from the USA, Great Britain, and Canada, who bring innovative teaching methods.

We admit students based on the academic results of the applicants, only after successfully passing the College's entrance exam.

Once accepted, students embark on a challenging academic journey that emphasizes both the acquisition of knowledge and its practical application.

In addition to rigorous academics, the College offers a well-rounded extra-curricular program designed to complement students' studies and foster their personal development. This holistic approach helps students build academic skills while also growing into well-rounded individuals.

The College's high standards are maintained by a diverse faculty, consisting of both experienced Bulgarian and international professionals, who bring a variety of teaching methods and global perspectives to the classroom. These progressive educational practices, centered on interactive learning, form the foundation of the College curriculum.

American College of Sofia graduates are equipped to think critically and solve complex problems. They set clear goals, achieve them, and are socially conscious, ready to compete with top students around the world.