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Melissa Didier-Borovinov
Teacher
Beautiful mountain setting
Based in a beautiful, spacious and green location in Dragalevtsi, close to Vitosha Park, we spend a lot of time exploring nature and breath clean air to keep healthy and strong.
English language environment
The first fully English speaking international nursery and kindergarten in Sofia. Set up in 1997 by expats, ICCC continues to be the top choice for many international families in Sofia.
A rich blend of learning experience to build skills for life
We use a UK curriculum, delivered with playful and hands-on approaches to learning. With the tools of positive discipline children build strong social-emotional skills for success in life.
Lively international community, family events
We draw from the unique backgrounds of our international and local families to create a culturally rich learning environment and lasting friendships.
Testimonials
What parents say about ICCC
"I was incredibly anxious about putting my son in school. I had so many worries! What I did not anticipate was just how supported and reassured I would feel because of these two remarkable teachers!
They have changed our lives for the better. They have been patient, kind, and deeply caring with him. They have seen strengths in him that maybe I was too worried to notice at first. Their confidence in him has helped build his confidence in himself!
In just a few short months, I have watched him grow socially, emotionally, and academically. He has made meaningful friendships. He has become more confident in his independence.
I just wanted to share how special they are and how deeply grateful we are for the role they play in our son’s life.
Thank you for fostering an environment where children are not only taught, but truly cared for."
K. L., USA, February, 2026
"Most amazing kindergarten I can wish for our kids. We have been going there 5 years now and it is such an incredibly warm, social, professional and stimulating environment.”
G. Verhoeven
Parent
"ICCC is not just a kindergarten, but a family. The kids are embraced by care and love. I can only recommend and be thankful to have found it."
M. Vassileva
Parent
"Coming back to Bulgaria was absolutely worth it even if it was just for ICCC! All that my kids received back then continues to shape their lives. We are greatful for everything, and will be grateful all our lives!"
K. Hristov
Key features
What makes ICCC unique
01
Not-for-profit
Our status of a non-profit English kindergarten, run by a professional Director and a volunteer Board of Parents puts children’s interests at the heart of policy making.
02
Passionate teachers
Enthusiastic teachers with university degrees in preschool education who have lived abroad in English-speaking countries. They care deeply about their job and the children.
03
Playful learning
A daily schedule that balances arts, music, physical education, academics and outdoor time. We value play as the key driving force for children’s learning in early years.
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We love sports
Regular aikido, dance and fun gymnastics classes are part of the core program. Variety of optional seasonal activities such as ski school and green school.
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Balanced curriculum
Special programs and approaches teach social-emotional skills, language and communication, literacy and math skills, and creative expression through music and arts.
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Multicultural environment
Rich multicultural environment where both local and international families blend their experiences and make a lively parent community.
A happy place for every child
Ages and groups
1.8-3
Years
Little Ladybirds
Our toddler group enjoy endless play in the classroom and outdoors on our playgrounds or in nature. Gently guided by caring teachers, they learn to share, explore materials and tools, and begin to care of themselves more independently.
3-4
Years
Big Busy Bees
Our young learners continue to explore the world around every day. They build social and emotional skills, and a positive disposition to learning with our core curriculum IEYC. Play is at the heart oftheir learning, in an enviroment which is thoughtfully designed by teachers to promote active engagement.
4-5
Years
Cheeky Chickens
Children gain more knowledge and skills through play, games, and also through more directed learning activities each day. They learn to resolve conflicts and build strong relationships. They aquire
phonics and mathematical skills,, and explore knew areas of knowledge.
5-6
Years
Clever Kittens
Our oldest kids have a diverse play-based learning program, covering social emotional, literacy in English and Bulgarian (optional), mathematics, science and arts. The future students are fully prepared for their next school setting, wherever in the world that is.
A great team of devoted professionals
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Learning at ICCC
Learning is exciting with the International Early Years Curriculum from UK
Core Curriculum
ICCC introduced the International Early Years Curriculum in 2017. IEYC uses international best practices, holistic enquiry and play-based approaches to cover all curriculum areas including personal, social and emotional development. It forges a seamless link between early and formal education. It offers 18+ learning units based around exciting themes which capture children’s natural curiosity
Academic Learning
At ICCC children learn basic reading and writing skills through Jolly Phonics. The program uses the synthetic phonics method of teaching the letter sounds in a way that is fun and multi-sensory. We help each child master basic mathematical concepts with special toolkits like Abacus Evolve.
Extra activities
Science classes introduce children to the magic of science with plenty of experiments and hands-on learning • Music classes allow children to enjoy rhythm and singing. • Dance and karate keep children active and healthy. • Regular nature walks, Ski School and Green Week nurture children`s love of nature and the outdoors