Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
275 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
35 |
| Most common nationality |
Bulgarian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Cultural diversity is one of the most distinguishing features of AEA and the school aims to maintain a balanced mix between international and Bulgarian students. In order to provide enriched international experience and active intercultural exchange, AEA maintains an approximately equal 50:50 ratio between international and local students. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 - 17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We are a Google - school. Each student has its own account which is used for communication, homework presentations, projects, access to the school system. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we have such an experience and we are ready to provide such services on a high level, if it is needed. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
American diploma, SAT preparation, Advanced placement courses and examination |
| Results in these examinations |
Good to excellent |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
20 - 40 minutes for a subject a week - depending on the task |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, to a small extent |
| Learning support offered |
Additional psychological support, speech therapist, language support at Elementary school |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We are awarding them during in house competitions, sending them to national/ international/ world tournaments in different disciplines. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes - an interview and an assessment test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
An assessment procedure is conducted at AEA or online via Skype video conference. The procedure includes entrance interview and student’s evaluation test. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline - the admission depend on the available places. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 am |
| School finish time |
4:30 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Limited |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball, football, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, ballet, hip-hop, music and arts, guitar, piano, art, chess, lego-classes, tennis |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, football, athletics, gymnastics, dancing, karate, etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, multifunctional hall, science lab, cafeteria, food corner, yard, soccer field |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multifunctional hall, open soccer field |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The American English Academy is a day private coeducational international school which offers a full U.S. standards-based educational program from Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) through Grade 12. Based on international Best Practices and accreditation requirements, the school’s curriculum follows the U.S. Common Core Educational Standards. The learning program is in English language, student-centered, and includes a wide range of after-school activities and sports. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
AEA is dedicated to provide an environment that is safe, supports critical thinking, and invites a sharing of ideas. AEA believes that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. AEA's focus is to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas by creating opportunities for individual discovery and construction of knowledge. |