Zlatarski International School of Sofia Skip to content WELCOME TO Zlatarski International School Explore our School Open day: 29 April School News Insights from Our School Community In Focus: Our student with Global Award Zlatarski International School student awarded 'Top in the World' Cambridge Award 92% of our students achieved results between A*-C in IGCSE English, while 6 students achieved the outstanding A* marks In Focus: IB Students IB Diploma Results: Top University Destinations See our excellent IB results and university destinations In Focus: Matura Results Student Success: National Diploma Our student Amalia M. achieved perfect scores 6.00 30 years of Quality International Education in Sofia, Bulgaria IB World School since 2003 Cambridge School since 2010 School founded in 1995 Zlatarski International School, Sofia is the largest and most experienced International Baccalaureate (IB) School in Bulgaria, authorised as the first IB WORLD SCHOOL in the country in 2003. The School celebrates 30 years since its foundation. Established in 1995 as an English language secondary school, the School is accredited by the Ministry of Education, International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and Cambridge International Education. The School educates Bulgarian and international students aged 11-18 years old in the national programme and the international programmes Cambridge Secondary (5-7 grade), Checkpoint (8 grade), IGCSE (9 -10 grade) and IB Diploma Programme (11-12 grade). Our graduates achieve outstanding IGCSE, IB and matura exam results and they gain places at the world’s most selective universities and programmes in the UK, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the US, Switzerland and beyond. ABOUT OUR SCHOOL WHY CHOOSE US Globally Recognised Education We are the most experienced International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge IGCSE school in Bulgaria, providing a strong academic foundation for lifelong success. Our achievements in numbers: 25 School graduating classes and over 1,400 students who graduated from Zlatarski International School with excellent and very good results in the state matriculation exams. 20 IB graduating classes in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with over 800 IB Diploma graduates , 450 students with IB Diplomas and 350 students with IB Certificates. 13 Cambridge IGCSE classes and over 600 secondary school students with IGCSE certificates 7 Cambridge Checkpoint classes and over 340 students with Checkpoint certificates Top IB result: 44 points Excellent matura results Highest IGCSE: A*A*A*A*A* Strong Checkpoint results ACADEMICS Our Educational Programme Zlatarski International School offers motivated 11-18 year-old students a world class curriculum and stimulating opportunities, organized in the following stages: Lower Secondary School: (Grades 5-7): national programme, enriched by the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme Middle School: (Grades 8-10): national programme, enriched by the Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE programme Upper Secondary School: (Grades 11-12): IB Diploma programme and/or the national programme International students in Grades 5-12 can choose to follow only the international pathway The school has built a reputation of academic rigour and its curriculum prepares students in various academic pathways – Languages, Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics and the Arts. Our Strengths Beyond Academics Our School Community With our dedicated teachers, individual attention and supportive school environment, students build friendships for life . Our teaching team consists of motivated professionals, many of whom hold doctoral degrees and have been educated at prestigious international universities. They not only impart academic knowledge but also play a key role in fostering values such as mutual respect, tolerance, and collaboration. In an atmosphere of trust and openness, students feel free to express themselves, share ideas, and learn from one another. Highly qualified teachers Subject specialists Motivated students Collaboration Where are they now University Destinations Our students achieve successful university entry to competitive programs such as Medicine, Finance, Law, Computer Science, Architecture, Design, Engineering, Economics and Business, Drama, Psychology. Our students have been accepted to Oxford, Princeton, Imperial, LSE, Caltech, Delft, Bocconi, St Andrews, Sciences Po and many more. Medicine Bologna University, Italy Amalia M Zlatarski Graduate Humanities and Social Sciences Sciences Po, France Silvi K Zlatarski Graduate Mechanics ETH Zurich, Switzerland Atanas D. Zlatarski Graduate Genetics University of York, United Kingdom Nia K Zlatarski Graduate Law Sofia University, Bulgaria Nikola B Zlatarski Graduate Computer Science, Engineering Delft University, Netherlands Alexander J Zlatarski Graduate Our results Learn more about our excellent results Our students' top results Top IB Diploma results Top IGCSE results Top National matura results University destinations View All Results 2024 Results 2024: IB Diploma results 2024: National matura results 2024: IGCSE results 2024: Checkpoint results View All 2025 Results 2025: IB Diploma results 2025: National matura results 2025: IGCSE results 2025: Checkpoint results View All Highlights That Showcase Our Success 30+ years of experience 800+ IB Diplomas 600+ IGCSE certificates 1500+ school graduates Our School Community Balanced School Life Students at Zlatarski International School thrive through sports, art, music, drama and community service. We value every talent – in the classroom and beyond. Extracurricular activities are at the heart of our school and they have a central place in our school community – be it taking part in a school team sport, or dancing on stage, performing on a school instrument, finding an artefact on a school trip, making an interesting project, taking part in a charity event, taking up public speaking, being a school ambassador or exchanging ideas with a student from abroad. Sports Music Art and Drama Community service Admissions Applying to Our School Shaping education pathways with quality international education in Sofia, Bulgaria Admissions Аdmission of students in Grades 5-7 Admission of students in Grades 8-10 Admission of students in Grades 11-12 Visit us: Open Days School News Insights from Our School Community In Focus: IGCSE results Top IGCSE results in 2025 for Zlatarski International School 92% of our students achieved results between A*-C in IGCSE English, while 6 students achieved the outstanding A* marks In Focus: School Trips Learning beyond the classroom: school trips Our students explore new places, cultures and perspectives In Focus: Sport Student Success: National Team Our student is now a member of the Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics team Contact Our School Zlatarski International School, Sofia +359 2 974 3666 [email protected] 49 Kliment Ohridski blvd, Sofia 1756, Bulgaria Stay Connected With Us Scroll to top