Together We preserve the Bulgarian language and culture far from home
Bulgarica School invite all children to participate in our groups for preschool, first grade, and third grade.
Whether your child is fluent in Bulgarian or just starting to learn, our program offers a warm, engaging and inspiring environment where language, culture and friendships go hand in hand. Places are limited!
Our Teachers
Teachers in Bulgarica School are highly qualified specialists with many years of experience in teaching and working with children.
With attention, patience and love for the Bulgarian language and culture, they create a warm and inspiring learning environment where every child feels confident and motivated to learn.
General questions
- Application deadline: Until September 1, 2026. Places are limited. Classes start on September 13.
- Fee for the school year: $758 per kid. For families with multiple children: −15% for the second child; the third child is free.
- Age groups for 2026–2027: preschool, first, 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.
When and where
Saturday morning | 10:00 - 13:30
930 West Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195
Sunday morning | 9:30 - 13:00
605 W. Golf Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Available seats in Schaumburg
Available apartments in Mount Prospect
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year
The children of Bulgarica
and their performances
In this section you will find brief information and
photos from the life of children's classes
in the Bulgarica Center.
Bulgarica School started the school year - 2 locations and 5 classes
The Bulgarica school opened its doors for the new school year with 45 children across two locations, united by a love for the Bulgarian language and traditions.
Language as a Bridge: The Bulgarian Language at the University of Illinois
At the University of Illinois, the Bulgarian language is once again being taught at an academic level. The course brings together students from different cultures and becomes a bridge to understanding, with Bulgarian now being the third most studied Slavic language at the university.
Life Between Two Homelands in Search of a Cure: The Story of Professor Samuel Refetoff
The story of Professor Samuel Refetov – the Bulgarian doctor who left Bulgaria as a child and dedicated his life to studying rare thyroid diseases. One of them today bears his name – Refetov syndrome.