About VIEC

A British-run education centre on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, in ongoing partnership with Oxford International Study Centre. Children aged 7 to 17, from more than 30 countries, learn here – on campus and online, throughout the year. Specialist teachers, small groups, and an international community where English is the shared language.

The multiplier

Oxford English is the core of everything at VIEC. Sport, leadership, and art are how children put it to use – so English is never just a subject on a timetable; it's how the whole place works.

Children leave with more than better English – with projects, performances, and work they can show. Every programme ends with a certificate that can strengthen a portfolio for European university applications.

All year

The same Oxford English, multiplied all year. It continues online and builds towards exams and a university place – on campus and at home.

The place

A 2,080-acre protected reserve, 200 m from the Black Sea and 30 minutes from Varna. Room to study, train, and rest by the sea.

Safety

An enclosed campus, guarded around the clock, with CCTV and entry by pass only. Medical staff on site, day and night. Small groups, with close supervision at the beach and pool.

Christopher Edwards

Academic Advisor

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

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

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.

For Penka, parents' peace of mind is the truest measure of success.

What parents say

Elena Chernishova

We attended the 5-day Discovery Week program at VIEC this year. Everything was well organized, friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this Education Center.

Besim

As a parent, I cannot express enough gratitude to the entire VIEC team for providing such an exceptional experience for my children, Tuana and Lirim, during their summer school in Varna, Bulgaria.

Elena Hirsh

Estábamos buscando un programa de verano donde nuestra hija pudiera no solo descansar y pasar un buen rato, sino también aprovechar el tiempo antes del nuevo curso escolar. Queríamos que practicara más inglés en comunicación real y no únicamente en las clases habituales del colegio.

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.

Ekaterina Shtern

We attended Discovery Week 5 days program at Varna International Education Centre in October 2025 and were left with the warmest impressions!

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.