Elementary, Middle & High School Language Education
Global Seal of Biliteracy: ALTA Test Preparation for Advanced Proficiency
Custom Programs - small group, one-on-one support, or independent learning /contact the coordinator/.
Integrated Pre-K to 12 Hybrid Education: Ensuring Continuous Learning On-Site and Online
In the 2024-2025 school year, all classes will be conducted online through Blackboard. Our on-site program is specifically designed for elementary school students in 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade. However, we also offer a hybrid education model for all students. Please note that online classes are available only for middle and high school students, as well we for ALTA test preparation.
To find the class schedule click the green button on the right.
Academic Calendar
September 2024 - June 2025
First Semester 2024
Classes Begin: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Midterm Exams: Saturday, November 16 - Sunday, November 17, 2024
Thanksgiving Break: No classes on Thursday, November 28 - Friday, November 29, 2024
Final Exams: Saturday, December 14 - Sunday, December 15, 2024
Semester Break: No classes from Monday, December 16, 2024 to Friday, January 10, 2025
Second Semester 2025
Classes Resume: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Midwinter Break: No classes on Saturday, February 15 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
Midterm Exams: Saturday, March 15 - Sunday, March 16, 2025
Spring Break (Easter) : No classes on Saturday, April 19 - Sunday, April 20, 2025
Final Exams: Saturday, May 17 - Sunday, May 18, 2025
Semester Ends: Sunday, June 1, 2025
PreK-12 Hybrid Education
Engaging, rigorous, instructor-led hybrid education ensuring continuous learning On-Site and Online
What are the benefits for students?
The goal is to have heritage students eventually reach advanced level on the A.C.T.F.L Proficiency Scale by middle school graduation. This takes approximately 8 years of heritage language study for most students.
Students must successfully complete the Bulgarian Heritage Language Classes in order to see the following benefits:
Access to high school and college credits through AP coursework at the Bulgarian School of Seattle. Students learn to effectively express themselves in Bulgarian both conversationally and in an academic setting. Many students will qualify for the Global Seal of Biliteracy (after taking ALTA at the Bulgarian School provided by the Association of Bulgarian Schools in America (ABSA) & the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy .
Cultural appreciation
Competitive advantage in the global economy
More powerful brains with better cognitive development; see more at The Benefits of Bilingualism
PreK-12 Online School is a service provided from affiliated organization - Online Language Academics Corporation ® with the purpose to develop full-time virtual programs and help them deliver personalized, flexible Bulgarian language instruction that engages students and motivates them to succeed.