The Vocational High School for Computer Programming and Innovation – Burgas hereby informs Grade 10 students and their parents/guardians that an application procedure for admission to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) will be conducted.
Applications to the IB DP are open exclusively to students of the Vocational High School for Computer Programming and Innovation – Burgas who are completing Grade 10 and meet the announced academic and organisational requirements.
Application Deadline
Application documents will be accepted from 6 July to 10 July, during the school’s working hours.
Documents must be submitted at the school premises between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Essay in English
As part of the application procedure, students will be required to write an essay in English on a topic selected by the admissions committee.
The essay will take place:
10 July, at 4:00 p.m.
At the school premises
Attendance and completion of the essay are mandatory parts of the application procedure.
Minimum Application Requirements
To apply for the IB DP, students must meet the following minimum requirements:
- be enrolled at the Vocational High School for Computer Programming and Innovation – Burgas;
- successfully complete Grade 10;
- achieve a minimum total score of 240 points in the National External Assessment examinations taken after Grade 10 in Bulgarian Language and Literature, Mathematics, English Language, and Digital Competences;
- have a minimum overall grade point average of Very Good 4.50;
- demonstrate motivation, responsibility, and readiness to study in a programme with high academic expectations;
- comply with the School Regulations and the internal rules and policies related to the IB DP.
Tuition Fee and Additional Expenses
The annual tuition fee for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) is EUR 3,000.
The fee must be paid in two instalments:
- first instalment — in September 2026;
- second instalment — in February 2027.
All required textbooks, learning materials, additional resources, final IB examination fees, and any other expenses related to participation in the programme must be covered by the student’s parents/guardians.
Important Information for Students and Parents
Before submitting the application documents, students and their parents/guardians must familiarise themselves with the application rules, the conditions of study, the programme requirements, and the internal policies applicable to students enrolled in the IB DP.
The Declaration of Social Circumstances may be submitted by 17 July 2026.
For further information, please contact the school administration during the school’s working hours.