Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
300 |
| Most common nationality |
Bulgarian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
90% local : 10% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Bulgarian, German, Spanish, Latin |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms at ZIS are equipped with interactive whiteboards StarBoard. Integrated in the educational process, new technologies contribute to a more flexible educational environment where students are engaged by the interactive context of lessons. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE, A Levels |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Entry evaluation for students |
The school is selective and entry is based on student exam results, past grades and interview performance. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Applicants may be required to sit tests in English and Mathematics at ZIS prior to admission in order for the school to establish the particular needs of such students. Students applying for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program will normally be asked to sit the school’s IB entry exam. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
14:10 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Extracurricular activities are open to all students from all classes and are free for all students. Different sports, school clubs and arts are organised Monday to Friday. Students choose two extracurricular activities according to their interests. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports hall, basketball field, volleyball field, football field. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Zlatarski International School of Sofia is the largest and most experienced International Baccalaureate School in Bulgaria, authorised as the first IB Worls School in the country in 2003. Founded in 1995 the School educates students aged 11 - 18 years old. |