Oxford English Centre in Bulgaria

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Oxford International
Study Centre Bulgaria

At Varna International Education Centre

The globally respected Oxford International Study Centre is now partnered with the newly established and superbly equipped Varna International Education Centre (VIEC). This incredible facility on the beautiful Bulgarian Black Sea coast is becoming a hub for outstanding British education, overseen by a British management team, and run by experienced British staff.

In a beachside 2 080 — acres Biosphere Reserve of remarkable beauty, the Centre offers unparalleled academic, sports and arts facilities. With the experience and expertise of Oxford International Study Centre behind them, young people have the opportunity to thrive, learn and make lifelong international friends in a unique and magical environment.

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Why Varna International Education Centre?

A safe and secure residential environment with trained staff
British-inspired educational programmes delivered in English
Modern academic, sports, and creative facilities
A diverse international student community
Healthy, balanced 3 meals a day, with dietary options available
Separate accommodation for boys and girls
A unique coastal and natural setting supporting outdoor learning

More about VIEC

Activities

VIEC can offer varied and exciting activities, sports and games in world-class facilities

Olympic-size indoor swimming pool
Gymnastic hall
Indoor hockey rink & athletics track
Football pitch & basketball courts
Amphitheatre

Biosphere Reserve

From river rafting to hiking, nature conservation to forest exploration, the wonderful location by the Black Sea’s golden sands offers rich learning and recreational opportunities in nature

2,080 acres - former UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
656 feet Golden sands Beach
Western Black Sea coast

Creative Opportunities

Workshops, lectures and hands-on experiences to cover a multitude of artistic and creative domains

Planetarium
Arts studio
Music & Vocals studio
Choreography halls
TV & Radio broadcast studio
Robotics workshop

Peter McLaughlin — Academic Director, VIEC

Peter McLaughlin is Academic Director at VIEC, with over 20 years in senior roles at some of the UK's most respected educational institutions.

A Cambridge graduate, Peter has served as Principal of CATS Cambridge and Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts, Centre Director of ONCAMPUS London at Birkbeck, University of London (650 students) and Director of University Partnerships & Progression at Cambridge Education Group. Thousands of his students have progressed to LSE, UCL, King's College London, Russell Group universities, Oxbridge and leading European universities — including pathways into medicine, business and law.

Peter McLaughlin on VIEC

Parents’ reviews

Darya Dmitrieva

We bought three trips for ourselves and a classmate, received a group discount, the kids are delighted with the activities and the program. I'm really looking forward to July, Midina is just super, conducted an examination, answered all the questions, 10/10.

Mihail Panayotov

Много добро място за спортуване, тренировки и лагери

Zhana Imbrosh

The only one place with inside jumping tower in Bulgaria

Si Atanasov

Това е мястото за спортни лагери и състезания, супер голям комплекс. Уникална база на километър от морето.

Jane_R

Oxford Camp by the sea looks very attractive in terms of price and quality. The managers are highly professional and the communication was pleasant. They explained everything in detail and showed where to stay to be close to the child.

Ann Shkrobot

We're considering this camp for our nephew. It looks great, it's on the beach, offers in-depth language learning, and the teachers are from Oxford. We had our child's language level assessed for free and are planning to attend.

Darya Dmitrieva

Mihail Panayotov

Много добро място за спортуване, тренировки и лагери

Zhana Imbrosh

The only one place with inside jumping tower in Bulgaria

Si Atanasov

Това е мястото за спортни лагери и състезания, супер голям комплекс. Уникална база на километър от морето.

Jane_R

Ann Shkrobot

Christopher Edwards M.A. (Oxon)

Chairperson

Founder, Floreat Ltd · Senior Advisor, RSAcademics International

Graduate of the University of Oxford (English, First Class Honours).
Headmaster of Bromsgrove School for 10 years (1,600+ pupils, record A-level and GCSE results).
Head of College at UWCSEA, Singapore (2014–2019) — the world's largest international school (6,000 students, $100M budget).

For Christopher, the quality of a school is always defined by the quality of its leadership.

Benjamin Llewelyn

Principal, Oxford International Study Centre

Designated Safeguarding Lead · Board Member, VIEC

Principal of Oxford International Study Centre since 2017.
Graduate of the University of Oxford (BA English Language and Literature) and the University of Bristol (MA).
Personally responsible for student welfare as Designated Safeguarding Lead; qualified to deliver LSCB-recognised safeguarding training and leads ISI and UKVI inspections.

For Benjamin, academic excellence and student safety are two sides of the same responsibility.

Penka Marinova

Board Member · Educational Consultant

27 years with leading UK schools and universities

Works with Cambridge Education Group, Stowe School, Wycliffe College and the University of Buckingham (MA in Business Economics, Belloff Fellow).
Guardian to more than 100 boarding students aged 10–18; supports children and parents in their native language.
Handles everything from medical emergencies to family crises with calm, experienced care.