In English
Bulgarian Language School "Vasil Aprilov", Charlotte offers lessons in Bulgarian language, history, geography, traditions, customs, and crafts. The language of instruction is Bulgarian. The teachers are Bulgarian native speakers, certified and experienced in Bulgaria and/or USA. Students are divided into classes, according mainly to their abilities to speak, understand, and write in Bulgarian. The school is an entity of the Bulgarian educational system.
BG Carolinas Inc. is a nonprofit organization working under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for charitable purposes. It is the legal entity that runs the Bulgarian Language School. The organization has adopted and follows a Nondiscrimination Policy* and a Conflict of Interests Policy.
Bulgarian as a second language. We offer instruction in Bulgarian as a second language for students of all ages. Come to learn yourself. We offer customized language classes at all levels. Taught by native speakers, the classes are tailored to your abilities and goals. Groups are small.
For more information on the school and to enroll, e-mail principal@bgschoolcharlotte.com, or call Iliana Strawn, principal, at 980-428-4320.
Our Mission
“Bulgaria is where Bulgarians are, where Bulgarian is spoken.” Our mission is to increase Bulgarian language skills and instill appreciation for their Bulgarian roots in the young generations. We aim to spark a passion for learning and a deep love for Bulgaria, to equip children with the skills to thrive in a fast-paced, global world, while nurturing and celebrating their cultural identity.
Our Goals
We strive to create and foster a meaningful, lifelong connection in children to their Bulgarian heritage through language and culture. The main objective of the school is teaching written and spoken Bulgarian and Bulgarian literature, history, and geography, as well as introduction to traditions, customs, dances, and songs.
We aspire to make our organization the center of the Bulgarian communities around Charlotte. The school organizes and participates in a variety of cultural events such as celebrations of Bulgarian national holidays, presentations, festivals, lectures about Bulgaria to the American public, and others. We plan to extend and invite Bulgarian enthusiasts, aspiring writers and book lovers, dance groups, singers, and artists.
Who is Vasil Aprilov?
Vasil Evstatiev Aprilov (21 July 1789 – 2 October 1847) was a Bulgarian educator, merchant, philanthropist, writer, and a national activist. Aprilov was a leading figure of the Bulgarian National Revival. He contributed to the establishment of modern secular Bulgarian education in XIX century.
Special Thank you! To our supporters and sponsors
- Ivan Ivanov and his company AtoZinIT, for creating and hosting our web page and for the repeated technical and monetary support through the years.
- Malincho International, malincho.com, for sponsoring our textbooks' transportation from Bulgaria.
- Galina and Pavlin Yordanov, for founding the school in 2009.
- Nikolay Popov, artist, for creating the school logo.
- National Educational Museum, Gabrovo, Bulgaria nmogabrovo.com
- National Aprilovska High School, Gabrovo, Bulgaria nag-school.org
If you wish to support the school or would like to advertise with us, please let us know by sending an e-mail to admin@bgschoolcharlotte.com or go to Contact us tab. We are present at many local and state festivals and events.
* BG Carolinas Inc. and Bulgarian Language School "Vasil Aprilov", Charlotte, NC do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, reprisal, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, and income, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, admission policies, administration of its educational policies, scholarship/discount programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, employment practices, and selection of volunteers and vendors.