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First English Language School

Coordinates: 42°41′55″N 23°20′13″E / 42.69861°N 23.33694°E / 42.69861; 23.33694
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First English Language Secondary School

The First English Language School (FELS, 114th High School "Liliana Dimitrova") was founded in 1958 in Sofia, Bulgaria as a high school for education in English language to Bulgarian students.

The school had been located at 60 Dondukov Street since 1960 and shares the building with the 112th Elementary School.[1] FELS became a UNESCO associated school in 1978.[1]

It is considered to be one of the most prestigious public high schools in the country. Over 90% of its graduates pursue their higher education in schools and universities in Bulgaria, the EU and the United States.[1]

Administration

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Ms. Bonka Bachvarova was the school's principal for many years, followed by Ms. Nellie Mladenova. The acting principal is Mr. Alexander Chakmakov

Rankings

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In 2022, the school was in third place for most student applications for 8th grade in Sofia after dropping from the first position in 2021.[2]

Student clubs

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Source:[3]

  • Interact club "Sofia-Tangra" - a club for organising different charity events, part of the Rotary International program in Bulgaria;[4]
  • "Young Wings" - for the lovers of aviation and astronautics;
  • People to People International (PTPI) - "The doves chapter" is a student branch of the People to People International organisation,[5]
  • Club "Zelen domat" - a journalism club which publishes a newspaper dedicated to the school;
  • Eco-bio club "Green clover" - dedicated to nature, biology and environmental protection;[6]
  • Debates club
  • Model European Parliament (MEP) - established in 1994 to introduce young people to the process of European integration and to strengthen their interest in European belonging, sessions are organized twice a year in different European countries, where the work of the real European Parliament is simulated;
  • Drama club;
  • Fashion design Club;
  • Photoclub FELS;
  • Club of the Bulgarian Youth Red Cross - a club for students who want to learn more about first aid help, prevention from addiction, and social assistance, with association with the Bulgarian Red Cross;
  • Patriotism and National Studies - a new initiative with the goal to preserve patriotims and teach students about Bulgarian traditions and literature;[7]
  • Club "UN" - related to international relations, politics and economics;
  • Folk dance troupe - a dance group performing traditional Bulgarian folk dancing;
  • Cheerleading club;
  • Orchestra club - an emblem for the school with 40 years history, more than 30 members playing different instruments;
  • Bulgarian Interplanetary Society - physics and aerospace engineering club, in partnership with the Mathematic School of Sofia club;
  • "The Manchines" - a dancing club;
  • "Acrobatic rock'n'roll" - a club combining dancing and rock and roll music;
  • Sports club;
  • "Informatics" - for students interested in digital technology and artificial intelligence;
  • Club "Culinary experts" - dedicated to sharing recipes and cooking.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Каталог, Национален Бизнес ООД-Бизнес. "Първа английска езикова гимназия - София, България, София, София | Nacionalen-Biznes.com". nacionalen-biznes.com. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  2. ^ "22-ро измести Първа английска в желанията на седмокласниците". СЕГА (in Bulgarian). 2022-07-11. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  3. ^ "Клубове - felsofia". www.fels-sofia.org. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  4. ^ "За нас". Ротари клуб София-Тангра (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  5. ^ "People to People International - Гълъбите". timeheroes.org. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  6. ^ "Първа АЕГ се отличава с академичност и духовност". Академика | образование, наука и култура (in Bulgarian). 2016-05-10. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  7. ^ "КЛУБ " РОДОЛЮБИЕ И ОТЕЧЕСТВОЗНАНИЕ " – МЯСТО ЗА ПАТРИОТИЗЪМ Н". PR ZONE (in Bulgarian). 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
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