Education
News about education, schools, universities, curricula, teachers, and initiatives in the field of knowledge.
Education as a platform for social change: The "House of Causes" festival brings together artists, businesses, and institutions.
The "Home of Causes" festival in Sofia brought together independent artists, Bulgarian producers, and non-governmental organizations to promote their social causes and raise funds for charity. The event, supported by the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Justice, and the Sofia Municipality, highlighted the role of education in building a more tolerant and responsible society.
Students reflect on the values in life and reflect them in a digital book
Students of 51st Secondary School "Elisaveta Bagryana" in Sofia create a digital book in which they express their understanding of important human values such as honesty, compassion, justice and others. The book is implemented under the National Program of the Ministry of Education and encourages the creative and philosophical skills of the students.
The Regional Education Directorate in Sofia-region awarded distinguished teachers, principals, and students.
Deputy Minister of Education Emilia Lazarova presented certificates and awards to prominent teachers, principals, and students from the Sofia region during a ceremonial ceremony organized by the Regional Education Directorate. Among the honorees were winners of competitions and olympiads, as well as school sports teams and theater groups.
New school building for 201st Primary School in Lozen, Sofia and active youth participation in democratic life
The deputy minister of education and science Tanya Mihaylova participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new building at the 201st Primary School in the village of Lozen, which will be funded with 3 million levs under a program of the Ministry of Education and Science. She also welcomed the participants in a conference on meaningful youth participation in democratic life, emphasizing the importance of hearing the ideas of young people.
The Ministry of Education works in close cooperation with the business sector to meet the staffing needs of industries.
The Minister of Education Krasimir Valchev emphasizes the importance of joint efforts with the business sector to increase the attractiveness of technical education among young people. Together, they work to increase the admission to technical specialties and improve the quality of training to meet the needs of employers.
Ukrainian children in Burgas receive certificates for Bulgarian language
Thirty Ukrainian children, accommodated in Burgas, successfully completed Bulgarian language courses at levels A1 and A2. The program was implemented with the support of the Municipality of Burgas and UNICEF Bulgaria, in order to facilitate the integration and adaptation of the minor refugees in the country.
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.