The “Native Language and Culture Abroad” programme
The Ministry of Education programme supporting Bulgarian Sunday schools abroad: what it funds, who can apply, requirements, deadlines and what pupils receive.
Education and Bulgarian language
Sunday schools, recognition of diplomas, applying to Bulgarian universities.
Recognition of diplomas and education from abroad
Who recognises a foreign university degree, completed secondary education and individual school years when moving back to Bulgaria: NACID, the regional education office or the head teacher — documents, legalisation, times and fees.
Applying to Bulgarian universities from abroad
Two routes to a Bulgarian university: state-funded places for people of Bulgarian ethnicity under Decree No. 103/1993, and regular admission for Bulgarian and EU citizens — who qualifies, documents, fees and deadlines.
How to open a Bulgarian Sunday school abroad
What the Ministry of Education requires before it supports a Sunday school: a registered organisation, qualified teachers, premises, a parents’ council, a minimum number of pupils and application deadlines.