Kindergarten

Mission

Children are our greatest treasure.

Our mission is to provide proper conditions for a happy childhood for all children attending the kindergarten.

Children’s psyche is fragile and delicate. Therefore, we do not allow the mechanical transfer of adults’ principles and rules or excessive parental ambitions to children at such a tender age.

We are aware of the difficulties in the adaptation process for newly arriving children and strive for offering them and their parents the necessary conditions for the most effortless of adjustments.

Educational process

Children are in need of love, recognition, respect and support during the complex educational process.

Our belief is that the most crucial point of upbringing is the construction and reinforcement of positive behavior. By focusing on games, we prevent the accumulation of unnecessary stress as well as the generation of negative attitude towards learning.

The kindergarten is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science, which obliges us to fulfill the statutory program for pre-school education and training in Bulgarian.

In the private kindergarten “G. S. Ulanova” two specific education programs are offered – “I am in the kindergarten” and “I will be a student”, which have the following advantages:

Balanced coverage of the entire active-creative process of a child’s development – cognitive, social, verbal, emotional, volitional, artistic and physical.
Intellectual and social guarantees for equal chances for all children.
Synchronized educational content related to the child’s personal-social development.
Pedagogical interaction in accordance with the level of development of each child.
Reserving the “game” as a child-only activity

The programs continue the tradition of democratic education and are also updated in the spirit of the technological process of the 21st century.

At the same time the education programs – “I am in the kindergarten” and “I will be a student” are consistent with the most current international and government regulations: the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Athens Declaration of the European Ministers of Education on Intercultural Education, the National Strategy for Children 2008-2018.

More than enough hours are devoted to early foreign language training in Russian and English.

Apart from the classic study methods, more interactive ones better suited for children are also used.

Moreover, the kids from pre-school groups are able to communicate with the students from the elementary school, which further contributes to their socialization.

The main task for children in the kindergarten is to learn to comprehend easy-to-understand speech and develop some basic speech habits.

When teaching English and Russian, we strive for using the following techniques directly related to the children’s age:

Work on pronunciation by imitation
Studying of poems and songs by heart
Active and calm themed games with different purposes – introduction and assimilation of lexical knowledge, development of skills and habits of oral speech as well as a form of self-communication
Generation of situational dialogues
Watching movies, accompanied by a narration by the teacher
Work with children while outside for a walk

We have the following targets in the early language learning:

To build understanding and speaking skills – the proposed activities represent simple situations with production of speech
To promote the creation of language awareness
To encourage open-mindedness towards the language
To develop understanding abilities, especially in oral communication – children need to distinguish some language elements that enable the construction of meaningful communication
To make the children listen, distinguish, recognize and reproduce sounds, rhythms, consonances and intonation schemes related to the pronunciation of the language
To motivate the children to learn how the basic oral speech functions by presenting them with relatively simple, yet varied and informative situations

Licenses and certificates

Kindergarten of Russian Lyceum – Sofia is licensed by Order № RD 14-42 from 26.05.2009 by the Minister of Education and Science of Bulgaria and is entitled to issue a certificate for completion of pre-school group, thus readiness to enter first grade.

Extracurricular Activities

Science

Healthy lifestyle

Foreign language learning

Art

Our science programs are designed to ignite children’s curiosity about the world of technology and math. These include robotics and mental arithmetic activities that promote logical thinking and technical skills.

Robotics

Introduction to Robotics introduces kids to basic technology concepts through easy and fun projects. They build and program simple robots, developing their logical and technical skills.

Mental arithmetic

Mental arithmetic classes stimulate children’s cognitive development by teaching them to calculate quickly and accurately. Lessons are in the form of games and fun tasks that make learning enjoyable and engaging.

Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle is key in our kindergarten. Children participate in sports activities and taekwondo classes that develop their physical activity and discipline.

Sports activities

Sports activities include a variety of games and exercises that promote physical development and an active lifestyle. Children learn teamwork and develop their coordination and endurance.

Taekwondo

Taekwondo classes develop children’s discipline and self-control by teaching them basic techniques and movements. The workouts are fun and energetic, promoting physical activity and confidence.

At the Russian Lyceum in Sofia – Kindergarten, we offer a variety of language courses that make learning fun and interactive. Children get to know the Russian, English and Bulgarian languages through songs, games and stories.

Russian

Russian language classes help children develop basic communication skills through songs, games and fun stories. We teach children to love and appreciate the richness of the Russian language and culture.

English

English classes include many interactive activities that encourage children to speak and understand the language. They become familiar with basic words and expressions that they use in everyday situations.

Bulgarian for foreigners

Bulgarian language classes for foreigners are specially designed to help children integrate and communicate freely with their peers. Lessons are fun and interactive, incorporating songs, rhymes and games.

Our arts programs enrich children’s imaginations and artistic skills. They can join lessons in piano, ballet, choral singing, spoken word and choreography, which encourage creative expression and stage presence.

Piano

Piano lessons introduce children to the world of music, helping them develop their auditory and motor skills. They learn basic melodies and rhythms while having fun with musical exercises.

Ballet

Ballet classes combine art and movement, developing children’s grace and coordination. Little dancers learn basic ballet positions and movements that they present in stage performances.

Choir

Choral singing classes encourage children to sing along and develop their ear for music. They learn different songs and tunes, learning to work as a team and express themselves through music.

Artistic speech

Artistic speech classes develop children’s speech skills and imagination. They become familiar with various literary works and master expressive reading and recitation.

Choreography

Choreography classes provide an opportunity for children to express themselves through dance and movement. They learn different dance styles and techniques that develop their creativity and physical culture.

Facilities

Our kindergarten is located in a new, modern building that provides an ideal environment for the development and learning of your children. The space is designed in an open-space format that creates a sense of freedom and comfort, while providing a safe and stimulating environment for the little ones.

Functional areas:

The kindergarten is functionally divided into different areas that meet all the needs of children:

Dining area

It is cozy and safe place where children enjoy their meals. The space is designed to encourage healthy eating habits and social interaction during meals.

Sleeping area

It is comfortably furnished with beds and soft mattresses, ensuring a peaceful and healthy sleep. Carefully selected materials and colors create a soothing atmosphere that supports children’s rest and recovery.

Study area

It is equipped with modern materials and toys that stimulate creativity and learning through play. Children are introduced to the basics of education in an interactive and fun way, which develops their curiosity and love of learning.

Recreation and sports area

It is a space for physical activity and relaxation where children can have fun and develop physically. This area includes a variety of play and exercise facilities that encourage motor activity and strengthen children’s physical health.

Sanitary facilities

The sanitary units are equipped with certified children’s equipment, which guarantees the safety and comfort of children. All facilities are designed with little ones in mind, ensuring easy access and ease of use.

Yard space

The yard has a separate entrance and a playground where the little ones can play outdoors and enjoy the fresh air in a safe environment. The playground is equipped with a variety of play facilities that stimulate physical activity and social interaction between children.

All elements of the material base are carefully selected and designed with children’s needs and safety in mind to ensure the best possible experience in our kindergarten. We believe that a high quality environment is key to children’s development and their positive attitude towards learning and socialisation.

Additional services

Uniform

The uniform consists of of a sports tracksuit and a t-shirt with the school logo.

You can order by phone 0888721101.

Food G. S. Ulanova Private Kindergarten always strives to create a healthy school environment. The monthly menu is tailored to the needs of growing children.

09.00 – Breakfast

12.20 – Lunch

15.30 – Afternoon Snack

Our school works with a long-standing proven catering company Liberty Food, which specializes in children’s nutrition, in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Health.

You can view the weekly menu for all groups except preschool group HERE.

You can view the weekly menu for preschool group HERE.

Healthcare

There is a full-time medical person to take care of the student’s health well-being.

The medical staff of our school not only take care of the students but teach them first aid, healthy eating, good hygiene habits, and a healthy lifestyle.

School medical person: Elina Dimitrova – mobile number: 0895732213

Safety

The safety of our students is of the utmost importance. The territory of the school is closed to outsiders and fenced. School has 24-hour security and video surveillance cameras around the entire perimeter.

Entry Requirements and Financial Terms 2024 - 2025

Children from 2 to 6 years old are accepted.

Step 1. Filling out an online application.

Step 2. Interview of the Principal with the child and two parents at a pre-arranged time.

Step 3. Signing the student’s education contract, annex to it.

Required documents:

Copy of child’s Birth Certificate and /or Passport;
Copies of а parent Passports / ID Card / Residence Permit;
Certificate of transfer from the previous kindergarten attended or school academic and attendance records for the previous academic year (where applicable). These should be translated in Bulgarian.

Medical documents:

Questionnaire card completed by parents at the school/provided by the school medical person;
Health prophylactic card child completed by GP (General Practitioner);
Single negative test result for pathogenic intestinal bacteria and intestinal parasites, carried out not earlier than 15 days before;
Tests of blood and urine tests performed within one week before the child’s admission to kindergarten.
Data from GP for immunization status of the child, in accordance with Regulation N15 2005 immunizations in Bulgaria. (OG. 45th 2005);
Medical note from your GP about the lack of contact with infected patients, issued no earlier than 3 days before the student enters school.

Financial conditions:

Annual tuition fee – 5850 euros.

A family receives a discount when registering a second child.

Payment scheme:

Initial first installment – 40% /forty percent/ of the agreed fee upon signing this Agreement.
Subsequent installments – the remaining 60% /sixty percent/ of the agreed fee, proportionally distributed as follows:

Second installment – until November 10
Third installment – until December 10
Fourth installment – until January 10
Fifth installment – until February 10
Sixth installment – until March 10

*In case of delay in the payment of the installments after the agreed dates, the parents shall pay a penalty in the amount of 0.5% (zero whole and five percent) of the value of the due installment for each overdue day, but not more than BGN 250.00/two hundred and fifty leva/.

**Penalties for late payment are not charged upon written notification by the parents, accepted and agreed with the School Principal.