Sofia University President: Bulgaria Doomed by Cabinet’s Education Policy
The rector of Sofia University Prof. Ivan Ilchev has expressed dim views of Bulgaria’s overall future should what he sees as non-commitment of the state to education continue.
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US-Funded Program Offers New Opportunities to Bulgaria's Youth
Bulgarian youth from around the country will have a new opportunity to develop computer and English language skills thanks to the launch of a new Educational Public-Private Partnership named "Pathways".
President Lauds Bulgarian Student Prodigies International Success
Bulgaria's President, Georgi Parvanov, congratulated Saturday the team of Bulgarian students and coaches for their outstanding results in the 22nd International Informatics Olympiad held in Canada.
Bulgarian Parents Against Obligatory Pre-School
Bulgarian non-government parental organizations (NPO) have announced they are against the amendments to the Education Act because, which will oblige children to start pre-school at the age of 5.
Public Preschool Education Becomes Mandatory in Bulgaria
Nearly half of all children in Bulgaria do not speak Bulgarian as a native language, the Member of the Parliament from the ruling GERB party, Irena Sokolova, says.
Bulgarian Minister: Early Education Prevents School Dropout
Bulgaria's Minister of Education, Sergey Ignatov, informed Monday that he is starting negotiations with the EU to provide funds for salaries of preschool teachers.
Bulgarian Govt Guarantees Student Loans Amounting to BGN 40 M
Bulgaria's Cabinet has adopted a decision to guarantee student loans for 2011 amounting to a total of up to BGN 40 M.
2 Officials Dismissed over High School Exam Fraud in Bulgaria
Two officials of Bulgaria's Ministry of Education will be dismissed over high school ending exam fraud, the Education Minister announced Monday.
Bulgarian Researchers, Helsinki Committee Lash out at Academy Reform
Researchers from a number of institutes of the Bulgaran Academy of Sciences (BAS) spoke out against reforms under way in the Academy at a press conference Sunday.
Budget Cuts Set Off Bulgarian Art Students' Civil Unrest
Bulgarian students from the Musical Academy, the Arts Academy and the Theater and Film Academy (NATFIS) rallied in Sofia Monday against the cuts of the colleges' funds.
2 Officials Suspected of High-School Exam Fraud in Bulgaria
Two higher-ranking civil servants from the Education Ministry are suspected of high school ending exam fraud, Bulgarian Interior Minister announced Monday.
Bulgaria Revamps High-school Exit Exam
The mandatory high-school exit exam in Bulgarian Language and Literature (BEL) will be entirely changed in 2011, Education Minister, Sergey Ignatov, informs Monday.
German Academic Lauds Bulgarian Culture, Science
Bulgarian people have a democratic ethos, an open mind and an exploratory spirit, thinks renowned German academic Prof. Peter Fischer-Appelt.
Bulgaria's Pernik Becomes University City
The Members of the Parliament approved Thursday the plan to open a private polytechnic university in Bulgaria's western town of Pernik.
Bulgarian President Outlines Own Vision for Education Reform
Bulgaria's President, Georgi Parvanov, outlined Saturday his vision for the much awaited reform of the country's education system.
Minister Admits Bulgarian Education Is Problem-Ridden
Bulgaria's Education Minister, Sergey Ignatov, admits the country's education system and its quality are facing very serious problems and deficiencies.
American College in Sofia Boasts Highest Matriculation Scores
Seniors from the American College in Bulgaria's capital Sofia have the highest average results in the country from the State high-school exit exam, according to data from the Education Ministry, presented Friday.
Bulgarian Universities Get BGN 38 M EU Fund Boost
Bulgaria will receive money for higher education under the EU 'Regional Development' Program for the first time, it was reported Wednesday.
Tight Security as Bulgarian Seventh-Graders Sit For National Exam
Bulgaria's Education Ministry has taken extra security measures for the national seventh-graders' exam after the recent senior examination was marred by scandalous information leaks.
Minister to Destroy 'Education Mafia' after High School Exam Leak
Bulgaria's Education Minister Sergei Ignatov has promised that everybody involved in corruption in his institution will be identified and punished.
Bulgaria Arrests 1 over High-School Exam Fraud
An official from Bulgaria's Education Ministry has been arrested following alerts over a possible leak of information about the mandatory state high-school matriculation exam in Bulgarian Language and Literature, police said.
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