Dear friends and parents,

The enrollment in the Bulgarian school “Rodna Retch” for the 2021/2022 school year has begun.

The school accepts children over the age of 4 in its preschool group and students from Grade 1 to 12 who wish to enrich their knowledge of the Bulgarian language and learn more about the centuries-old history and authentic folklore of Bulgaria develop new talents in art.

The school is on the list of Bulgarian Schools Abroad and has been approved by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science. It follows the Sunday School Abroad official curriculum while using modern innovative and interactive teaching methods. The students, who have completed the course of studies in Bulgarian language and literature, History and Civilization and Geography and Economics in its parts relating to Bulgaria’s History and Geography, are issued a certificate for the specific grade completed. The document is legitimate in Bulgaria and exempts them from equivalence exams upon return to the Bulgarian educational system.

The school offers  3 forms of learning: online, classroom learning, and hybrid – online with face-to-face classes. Children from other cities and countries are also welcome.

The school’s professional team is part of the “Bulgarian Cultural Center in Vancouver” Society and consists of qualified teachers with extensive years of experience.

The classes start in September 2021 and include:

  • Bulgarian Language and Literature – I can Read and Write
  • Geography and History of Bulgaria – I am Bulgarian
  • Ethnography and Traditions
  • Theatre Workshops
  • Music and Choir
  • Math Club
  • Dance Group “Detelina” with Snezha Ignatova

“Detelina” dance group is open to the children and youth from all communities who wish to dance without being enrolled as students in the school, with no fees required and by donation only.

The school offers two scholarships:

  • for excellent school achievements, 100% attendance, and participation in all school programs
  • for a child from a family with temporary financial difficulties are provided for the school year

The admission and enrollment of the students can be made by completing the electronic form on the school’s website: https://rodnaretch.ca/register/.

The tuition fee for one child is $ 420 if paid by June 30, 2021, and $ 450 after June 30. The fee can be paid in three equal installments of $ 140 – until June 30, оn September 30 and November 30, 2021, or $ 150 – respectively after June 30, оn September 30 and November 30, 2021.

The fee for a second child is $ 300 and for a third – $ 100.

Payment is made by cheque to the Bulgarian Cultural Centre of Vancouver Society or by e -transfer to: contact@rodnaretch.ca.

For any questions you may have, please contact the school at:
Mariana del Val (Milenkova)- 778-837-2206
Marina Dontcheva- 604-618-7647
Snezha Ignatova- 778-891-5757

bg.school.rodna.rech@gmail.com

Collingwood Neighbourhood House
5288 Joyce St, Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9