Tuition & fees
Investing in your in your child’s education is an investment in their future and we take our responsibility in that journey very seriously.
When you choose to invest in an AAS education, you are choosing to offer your child a dynamic academic environment where students are known, challenged, and inspired. A truly international experience where students experience invaluable opportunities to connect with their community and earn the confidence to share their voice.
Whether you will be with us for just a couple of years, or for the whole of your child’s school life, there is genuine long term value in choosing AAS – a school that invests as much in your student’s future as you do.
School Fees 2024-2025
Whether you are an internationally mobile family, or have your roots here in Bulgaria, we appreciate that selecting a school for your child represents not just an emotional decision, but a financial one too.
Our fee structure is broken down into 4 parts: Tuition Fee, Capital Fee, Registration Fee and an Entrance Capital Fee for new students. The Capital, Registration & Entrance Capital Fees are the same for all Grades, whereas Tuition is a variable fee according to school grade. Additional fees such as exam entrance, school trips etc. are also applicable.
Annual Tuition Fee
Pre-Kindergarten
€10,933
Kindergarten – Grade 5
€20,304
Grade 6 – Grade 8
€21,837
Grade 9 – Grade 12
€23,326
Entrance & Capital Fees
Capital Fee
€3,402
Entrance Capital Fee (new students only)
€1,707
Registration Fee
Pre-Kindergarten
€1,102
Kindergarten – Grade 5
€1,102
Grade 6 – Grade 8
€1,102
Grade 9 – Grade 12
€1,102
Total Fee for New & Returning Students
Total New Students
Total Returning Students
Pre-Kindergarten
€17,144
€ 14,335
Kindergarten – Grade 5
€26,515
€ 23,706
Grade 6 – Grade 8
€28,048
€ 25,239
Grade 9 – Grade 12
€29,537
€ 26,728
TOTAL Fees (New Students) = Tuition + Entrance Fee + Capital Fee + Registration Fee
TOTAL Fees (Returning Students) = Tuition + Capital Fee
School Bus Services (Optional)
Full School Bus Service Fee
€2,418
Part Time Bus Service Fee (only morning or afternoon) – 0.65% of the annual fee
€1,571.70
10% discount for a third child using the bus service.
This is an optional fee for those students wishing to make use of the school bus service to and from the campus.
Learning Support Fees (paid annually)
Level 1
No Fee
Level 2
The student has been formally diagnosed with a learning disability, has a complete Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and regularly receives direct support from a qualified special educator.
€1,500
Level 3
In addition to the above, the student is supported with one-on-one instruction by a LS Teacher or Learning Support Assistant (LSA).
€10,000
Level 4
All of the above, and additionally an individual full-time Learning Support Assistant assigned to support them, has a substantial and modified curriculum, and may receive highly specialized instruction in a differentiated classroom.
€20,000
EAL Support (paid once)
The EAL program is a requirement of enrollment for all new students in Grades 1-12 who qualify for services as determined by the WIDA test. This fee is not recurring and they will not be charged again if they continue in the EAL program for a second year.
€1,500
Additional Fees
Additional school fees cover additional services, such as, but not limited to: external examination fees, graduation fees, yearbook, the cost of transportation for athletic, arts or activity trips.
Such fees may be assessed in either EURO €, US $ or Bulgarian Leva BGN and will be paid in cash at the cashier’s office or via bank transfer.
Partial Year Enrollment or Early Withdrawal
Registration and entrance and annual capital fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees are refundable on a prorated basis by payment as follows,
Student enrolled 1 – 45 school days of a semester: tuition is prorated on a daily basis.
Student enrolled 46 – 90 school days of a semester: 100% of the semester’s tuition is charged.
Please note that a semester is 90 school days (this excludes weekends and holidays).
Invoices
Tuition invoices for the school year will be issued to the billing address specified by parents on their child’s Admission Application.
The first payment will be due by June 20 prior to the start of the new school year.
You will receive two invoices, issued in May (for the 1st Semester of next school year), with a due date of June 20, and in the beginning of December (for 2nd Semester), with a due date between January 22-26.
If there is an unpaid balance, parents will receive periodic statements reflecting the current balance owed, accumulated surcharges and any payments made to date. It is always the responsibility of the parent to ensure payments are made when due.Registration, Entrance and Capital Fees are to be paid in their entirety by the June 20 payment date.
There will be a late fee charge of €250.00 for any payments made after July 1st and 10% surcharge for any payments made after September 1st for the 1st semester invoices issued in May. If payment is not received by the 10th day of the school year, the student will not be permitted to attend school until full payment is received.
There will be a late fee charge of €250.00 for any payments made after February 1st for the 2nd semester invoices issued in December.
If payment is not received by February 15, the student is not permitted to attend school until full payment is received.Payment in EURO cash is only possible in exceptional circumstances, and with the prior agreement of the Business Manager and approval by the school Director.
Please be aware that all bank transfer fees, foreign exchange commissions or other fees charged by a bank on a transaction are the payer’s responsibility and cannot be deducted from school fees.
Please contact the Business Office at finance@aas-sofia.org for bank transfer details.
