The American College of Sofia (ACS) is a school in Bulgaria, based in the capital city of Sofia.

The college, founded in 1860, is regarded as the oldest American educational institution outside the United States.

Campus

The school operates in eight recently renovated classical buildings, including the new America for Bulgaria Campus Center, all located on 52 park-like acres. It includes seven academic buildings, 62 classrooms, four computer labs, three science labs, a Student Computer Innovation and Fabrication Institute (SCIFI), Audio-Video Studio, a 435-seat theater, a 180-seat concert hall, a 28-bed student dormitory, a large 1276-square-meter multi-purpose gymnasium, several small indoor sports facilities that include a dance studio, and a fitness center, as well as outdoor basketball courts and playing fields.

Curriculum

The American College of Sofia integrates the values and best practices of American pedagogy with the rich educational traditions of Bulgaria and Europe. ACS has 5 academic grades: 8th or “prep” grade and the 4 high school grades, 9th-12th.

IB Program

At ACS, the IB program is available only to international students. International members receive an IB diploma, as well as the American High School Diploma.America for Bulgaria Campus Center

American High School Diploma

All students at ACS, receive an American High School Diploma. Bulgarian students at ACS also earn a Bulgarian Diploma.

Bulgarian Diploma

Bulgarian students at ACS receive a Bulgarian Diploma and an American High School Diploma.

Innovative Schools Status

In 2017 the Bulgarian Ministry of Education granted ACS with a “innovative school” status.

American pedagogical methods are used and the primary language of instruction is English.