Education
News about education, schools, universities, curricula, teachers, and initiatives in the field of knowledge.
Plovdiv school under supervision after reports of fallen ceiling
The Managing Authority of the Operational Program "Regions in Growth" 2014 - 2020 will conduct an extraordinary inspection of the Lyuben Karavelov Secondary School in Plovdiv after receiving information about an incident with a suspended ceiling. The construction and installation works will be inspected and recommendations will be given for the elimination of the emerging defects.
German High School "Goethe" host of national initiative for digital and media literacy
From June 5 to 7, 2025, the German Language High School "Goethe" will host a national initiative "Digital and Media Literacy Lab", implemented under the National Program "Innovations in Action" of the Ministry of Education and Science. The initiative brings together 11 schools from the country, which will work together on topics such as recognizing fake news, responsible behavior on social networks, and creating multimedia content.
Fourth-grade students demonstrate a wide range of mathematical skills in a national external assessment.
The students from 4th grade participated in a national external evaluation in mathematics, solving various problems that tested their knowledge of numbers, calculations, measurement units, geometric shapes, and logical thinking skills. The results of the exam will be announced by June 12.
New measures to support specialties with labor shortages in Bulgaria
The government is introducing a number of new policies to encourage students in fields such as medicine, engineering, and mathematics, which are suffering from a shortage of personnel. The measures include tuition fee waivers, linking admission to employment contracts, and targeting the training of future teachers in shortage subjects.
Higher education institutions in Bulgaria discuss international cooperation and institutional support
On June 5 in Burgas, a regular meeting of the Council of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions in Bulgaria will be held. The possibilities for cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the common problems of higher education, and the measures for institutional support will be discussed.
National external assessment in 4th grade: Published correct answers in Bulgarian language and upcoming exam in mathematics
The Ministry of Education and Science (MES) published the correct answers to the Bulgarian language and literature test from the national external assessment in 4th grade, held today. Tomorrow, the second exam - in mathematics, with 25 tasks of different types, is upcoming. The results of the overall external assessment in 4th grade will be announced by June 12.
Elite school in Burgas inspires students with creativity and charity
The students from the Primary School "P.R. Slaveykov" in Burgas showed that the school is not only a place for learning, but also for developing talents in a positive environment. The school year ended with an interesting program and an annual concert, and the school also organized the first charity festival "Slaveykowo Fest" in Burgas.
The Ministry of Education and Science has launched a large-scale project to improve the connection between higher education and the labor market.
The Ministry of Education and Science will implement a project worth over 187 million leva, aimed at improving the professional realization of over 46,000 students across the country. The project envisages practical training in enterprises, dual training, development of entrepreneurial skills and financial literacy, as well as support for career consultants in universities.
Professional High School in Haskovo - Center for High Achievements in STEM Education
The Deputy Minister of Education Emilia Lazarova met with teaching professionals from the Vocational High School of Woodworking and Construction "Tsar Ivan Asen II" in Haskovo. They discussed the proposed changes in the Pre-School and School Education Act, including strengthening the preparation in mathematics, natural sciences, and language integration. The high school in Haskovo has been selected as a Center for Excellence, where a modern complex with laboratories, workshops and a design studio equipped with high-tech machines and software will be built.
Every fifth Bulgarian student is trained for a teaching career
Analysis of data from the Rating System of Higher Education Institutions in Bulgaria reveals that around 21% of all students in the country are studying in professional fields that prepare personnel for the teaching profession. This trend has been maintained over the past 3 years.
Modern educational and sports facilities for students in the village of Skravena
The newly built STEM center for mathematics and informatics, as well as the fully renovated gymnasium, are now supporting the education and sports activities of students at the "St. St. Cyril and Methodius" Primary School in the village of Skravena. The Minister of Education and Science, Krasimir Valchev, officially opens the modern facilities, which have been funded through various programs of the Ministry.
Higher education - the key to the prosperity of Bulgaria
The Minister of Education and Science, Krasimir Valchev, emphasizes the important role of the academic community in the development of the knowledge economy and the achievement of the country's strategic goals. The meeting with the Academic Council of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" is part of the talks with higher education institutions initiated by the Minister after taking office.
Young tourism professionals demonstrate exceptional skills in national competitions
More than 120 students from 45 high schools in 42 cities across the country competed in six categories of the National Competitions in Tourism Professions, held in Borovets. They demonstrated a high level of preparation and readiness to work in the tourism sector, receiving praise from the jury members.
Students from class III b present a book about the power of good words to the Minister of Education
Students from class III b of the Second Secondary School "Emilian Stanev" in Sofia presented to the Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev their book "The Magic of Words", which features their poems, stories and drawings dedicated to values such as kindness, honesty and respect. The Minister congratulated the students for their contribution to the development of a system of values among young people.
Professional High School "Dr. Stamen Grigorov" - Innovative education inspired by nature
The vocational high school in Sofia offers a unique approach to learning, where students are trained through practical activities related to the cultivation of plants, herbs, and animals. The school is working on a project to modernize vocational education and develop key competencies and entrepreneurial skills in its students.