About American Councils Bulgaria
About American Councils Bulgaria
Bulgaria is located in Southeast Europe in the Balkan Peninsula, bordering the Black Sea, Serbia, North Macedonia, Romania, Greece, and Turkey. Sofia is the capital and the biggest city.
American Councils established a presence in Sofia in 2008 with the launch of the YES program and further expanded to a fully-independent location in 2016 with the addition of YES Abroad. AC Bulgaria has built a wide network among partners including the US Embassy, American Corners, Fulbright, American University in Bulgaria, the Ministry of Education, local schools, and nonprofit organizations.
About American Councils
The world’s most successful institutions and determined nations work with American Councils for International Education through cultural exchange, language training, and professional development.
Since 1974, our educational portfolio has grown to include 90 countries important to national security, prosperity, and peace. Our programs are backed by thorough research to ensure their quality and integrity. Our participants represent a spectrum of learners, from high school through the postdoctoral and professional level.
To date, we have built a community of more than 94,000 alumni, including national leaders, ministers, members of parliament, ambassadors, and CEOs.
Mission
American Councils strengthens international ties and mutual understanding through excellence in academic, professional and cultural exchange, language acquisition, educational development, and research.
Vision
Empower individuals and institutions to address challenges in a diverse and interconnected world.
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Contact:
Jelena Djokovic, Country Representative
+359.87.733.3013
Kristiyan Naydenov, Program and administrative assistant
Prof. Nikola Mihaylov Str. 9, Floor 3
1142 Sofia
Bulgaria