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Bulgaria homeschool checklist
Notice and filing
- Notification: Yes, annual
- What to file: Заявление за самостоятелна форма на обучение
- When: Before start of school year (September 15)
- Where: Regional Department of Education
- How to submit: In person or mail
- What to include
- Child development program, suitable learning environment description, parent commitment to curriculum
Subjects and hours
- Instruction: Follows state educational standards and curriculum approved by Ministry of Education
Records to keep
- Records: Parents maintain records of child development program and progress; submitted annually
Testing and assessment
- Testing: Mandatory state testing and exams at affiliated school; end-of-year assessments
- Assessment: Periodic home visits, teacher exams, and annual progress reviews by school and regional authorities
Deadlines
- Annual Approval Application: Before September 15 (start of school year)
- State Testing Periods: End of school year (May-June)
Contacts and official sources
- Pre-school and School Education Act (Закон за предучилищното и училищното образование) (lex.bg/laws/ldoc/2135452228)
- Ministry of Education and Science (www.mon.bg)