Welcome to Sofia’s International Kindergarten in nature
The International Children’s Creativity Center (ICCC) is an English kindergarten and nursery with a mission to support each child to become a capable, confident and caring person, enthusiastic learner, and active citizen of the world.
We welcome children from 20 months to 6 years on half-time and full-time program throughout the year. Children learn, play and grow in a green environment, breath clean air, and enjoy plenty of outdoor time every day, with special forest days.
Play-based learning
At ICCC our mission is to …
– Care for ourselves, each other and nature
– Be curious and independent learners
– Be creative and critical thinkers
– Be responsible global citizens
How we make this happen…
Teachers use playful, hands-on and inquiry-based learning to nurture curiosity, spark creativity, and encourage collaboration. We love nature and value active time outdoors in clean air.
In our teaching we are guided by our core curriculum, the UK International Early Years Curriculum, supplemented by special Maths and literacy programs like Jolly Phonics, science classes, arts and sports activities.
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Strong social-emotional learning
We apply the tools of positive discipline to teach children emotional regulation, cooperation and good decision-making. We believe children are capable learners who thrive in a supportive and inspiring environment. Encouragement, classroom agreements, and choice are part of our everyday classroom culture.
We create spaces where children from different parts of the world care for one another, explore boldly, and learn together with joy – just like a big, happy family.
Meals and snacks
Good nutrition is important for children’s health and well being. With a carefully planned menu of snacks and lunch we help children develop healthy eating habits and taste a wide variety of foods.
We offer a number of seasonal fruits for morning snack – each day there are at least three kinds of fruits for all tastes.
Lunch includes salad, soup, and main course ensuring plenty of vegetables, legumes, fish and meat and on the menu.
Afternoon snacks inlude yoghurt and musli, couscous, cheese or fruit-filled pastry, pancakes, and cheese and veggie sandwiches.
We use outside catering from a reputable licenced provider.
A lively community of local and international parents
ICCC has a truly international community with families from many cultures, nationalities and languages. Many expat parents meet new friends here and feel part of a supportive network.
ICCC was set up more than 25 years ago, in 1997, by parents from the international community. It was the first international English-speaking preschool in Sofia. Since then it remains the number one choice for many expat and local families.
The school is governed by a Board of Parents and has a not-for-profit status which guarantees that all policies serve the best interests of children.