Dear parents and friends,

We would like to invite you to the official opening of the 2024/2025 school year at the Bulgarian School “Rodna Rech”, on September 14th (Saturday) 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Collingwood Neighborhood House. The address is: 5288 Joyce St, Vancouver, BC,
V5R 6C9.

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, to learn more about the centuries-old history and authentic folklore of Bulgaria and to develop new talents in art.

The school offers preparation courses for university entry exams. The courses are in Bulgarian language and literature, history and civilization, geography and economics.

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 Bulgarian History and Geography, are issued a certificate for the completed grade. The document is legitimate in Bulgaria and exempts them from equivalence exams upon return to the Bulgarian educational system.

We offer 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 Heritage and Art Society “Rodna Retch” and consists of qualified teachers with extensive years of experience. Our teachers are also qualified by the Department of Language Education at the Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” in teaching Bulgarian language in a foreign language environment and certifying the knowledge of students from Bulgarian Sunday schools. They have also completed courses in Electronic Learning Design – pedagogical aspects, at the same university.

The classes begin on September 14, 2024 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
– Math Club

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

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 $300. The fee can be paid in three equal installments in September, October and November.

The fee for a second child is $200 and for a third – $100.

Payments can be made by cheque to the Bulgarian Heritage and Art Society “Rodna Retch” 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
Galin Stoyanov: 778-953-25780

bg.school.rodna.rech@gmail.com

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

The team of the Bulgarian School “Rodna Retch”, Vancouver

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