Bulgarian Sunday School Bulgarica - Chicago
A place where children not only learn the Bulgarian language but also become acquainted with the culture, traditions, and their connection to Bulgaria.
Where it begins The connection with Bulgaria to every child
In Bulgarian next Sunday School Bulgarica Every school week begins with more than just a lesson. Here, children arrive not just to learn, but also to enter a vibrant and warm environment where the Bulgarian language, history, traditions, and sense of community are a natural part of their day. For some, this is the place where they begin to read and write in Bulgarian. For others, it's a place where they build a stronger connection with Bulgaria.
For us, school is much more than a curriculum. It is a space where knowledge goes hand in hand with creativity, the stage, celebrations, and Bulgarian identity.
Why choose Bulgarica School
With us you will find Supportive and inspiring A Wednesday where children feel confident and accepted. In addition to knowledge of Bulgarian language and literature, students experience Bulgarian traditions and holidays, build friendships, and a strong connection to their roots.
School with life, community, and meaning
Life in Bulgarica has its own rhythm. It begins in the classroom, but doesn't end there. Children learn Bulgarian language and literature, history, and geography of Bulgaria, but at the same time they experience Bulgarian as something close, warm, and natural. In the daily life of the school, there is room for lessons and reading, but also for conversations, laughter, common celebrations, creative activities, stage performances, and new friendships.
This is an environment where children grow up alongside other families, which also keep their connection with Bulgaria. That is precisely why the school is gradually turning into more than just training ground — it becomes part of their world.
What does the training include?
Education at the Bulgarica school is designed to give children not only knowledge but also a sense of language and culture as a part of their own lives. They study Bulgarian language and literature, the history and geography of Bulgaria, as well as topics related to Bulgarian traditions, culture, and national identity.
The learning process The learning process is tailored to the children's age and is designed to maintain their attention, interest, and active participation. It includes time for academic work, short breaks, conversations, sharing, and those small moments when knowledge becomes understandable and relatable.
Textbooks and teaching aids, The necessary materials for the educational process are provided by the Bulgarica school. Parents only provide the necessary supplies and materials for classroom work, as well as personal items needed by the child during classes.
What is the school day like?
The school day The school day at Bulgarica has a clear rhythm, but also enough space to be natural and pleasant for the children. It combines academic work, short breaks, and activities tailored to the age, concentration, and needs of the students. Within the day, there is time for new lessons, for reinforcement, for discussions, and for activities that make learning easier and more interesting.
The detailed schedule of Topics and tasks is shared by the group or class teacher in the weekly communication with parents. This way, families can not only follow the learning process but also be closer to everything that children experience and learn at school.
Life outside the textbook
One of the best things about School Bulgarica that life here isn't confined to just the beginning and end of a lesson. Throughout the year, the children participate in holiday initiatives, Christmas celebrations, and special events related to major Bulgarian holidays. Short excursions and various shared experiences are organized, making school life richer and more memorable.
In addition to this, we also offer various extracurricular activities, clubs, and supplementary classes. For the 2025-2026 academic year, for example, we had a special Scratch programming class, in which children teach children — an approach that makes learning more fun and easier to grasp. These moments help children perceive Bulgarica not just as a school, but as a place where knowledge and the joy of communication go hand in hand.
Bulgarian folk dances and stage performances
For many of the children Life in Bulgarica it continues on stage as well. Some of them join Bulgarian folk dance groups, where they develop a sense of rhythm, discipline, confidence, and a love for Bulgarian folklore. Their dancing gives them not only skills but also a special joy – the joy of being part of something beautiful, vibrant, and shared.
Throughout the year children's dance groups They participate in various events and on stages, including at major festivals, parades, and holiday programs. This way, children not only learn more about Bulgarian culture but truly experience it—through movement, music, traditional costumes, stage, and audience. It is an experience that stays with them and gives them a sense of belonging and self-confidence.
Care, order, and partnership with parents
A safe and supportive learning environment
Behind the calm and fulfilling school life respect, safety, and collaboration. At Bulgarica, we believe children should learn in an environment where they feel protected and at ease.
We do not permit behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts a positive environment, or constitutes any form of bullying. If necessary, the teacher, in collaboration with the parents, will develop a support plan to ensure the child receives the necessary care and attention.
Active engagement with parents and the community
Our main communication channel is email, and if needed, teachers use additional channels for the respective class or group. Parents receive regular Weekly feedback, and throughout the year are also organized Parent-teacher conferences, as well as individual consultations when needed. For us, parents are a natural part of the school community.
That is why we value their voluntary participation in organizing festivals, readings, event logistics, and other initiatives that make school life even richer and more fulfilling.
Schedule and locations
Classes at the Bulgarica school are held in two locations, so that more families have the opportunity to conveniently be a part of the program.
Schaumburg
Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
930 West Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195
Mount Prospect
Week, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
605 W. Golf Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
The training lasts 32 weeks, with holidays for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Easter, and May 24th scheduled in the academic calendar.
Registration deadline: September 1, 2026. Spaces are limited. Classes start September 13th.
Tuition for the school year: $758 per child. For families with multiple children: −15% for the second child; the third child is free.
Age groups for 2026-2027: preschool, first grade, and third grade
Fifth grade is not accepting new students this year. — The spots in Mount Prospect are filled, and a group will not be formed in Schaumburg.
Write to us and we will add you to a list when space becomes available.
Life in Bulgarica
Here, every photo tells its own little story—from the classroom to the festive stage, from the first letters to shared smiles, from dances to field trips, and special moments that the children will remember for a long time.
If you are looking for a place where your child can learn Bulgarian, explore our traditions, participate in holidays and cultural events, and grow within a vibrant Bulgarian community, School Bulgarica it's created precisely for this.
With us, children don't just attend classes. They grow, learn, play, celebrate, perform on stage, make friends, and gradually build a deeper and more personal connection with Bulgaria. We are expecting you for a new academic year filled with knowledge, creativity, stage performances, friendships, and a stronger connection with Bulgaria.
