About VIEC

Every parent wants their child to return from summer more confident, more curious, and more ready for what comes next.

That is exactly what happens at Varna International Education Centre.

VIEC is a British-run residential education centre on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast — the only place in Europe where the academic standards of Oxford International Study Centre meet an extraordinary 2,080-acre biosphere reserve by the sea.

We bring together ambitious young people aged 7 to 17 from over 30 countries, and give them two weeks that shape who they become.

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.

See what our Management Board think about Varna International Education Centre

Chris Edwards

Chair person

As an educator of nearly four decades experience, who has taught on four continents and led the world's largest international school, I can confidently say that the Summer School on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast offers remarkable opportunities for young people. The facilities, in a fabulous setting, are world class, and the programme innovative, fun and challenging. Varna International Education Centre offers life-enhancing experiences in a stunning environment.

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Benjamin Llewelyn

Board of Directors Member

After 20 years of organising high-quality language and academic programmes in Oxford, OISC is delighted to be supporting Varna International Education Center in their exciting vision: to bring academically rigorous and exciting programmes, in the British educational model, to Bulgaria. The setting is unrivalled, with world-class facilities, and will provide the perfect context for students to improve their English Language ability, whilst also developing their cultural awareness, and interacting with others from all over the world. It is a pleasure to recommend VIEC, and I look forward very much to working with their students, this summer and beyond.

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Penka Marinova

Board of Directors Member

As an education specialist with over 30 years of experience internationally, I am pleased to share my perspective of the Varna International Education Center. The VIEC runs well-organised academic programmes and summer schools, prioritising the physical and emotional well-being of all students. The internationally trained staff provide individualised educational and pastoral care. The overall experience in this beautiful setting by the sea, the great facilities and top tuition ensure an enriching experience for each and every child.

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What makes VIEC different

  • The partnership: our programmes are developed with Oxford International Study Centre, the gold standard in British international education, with 20 years of experience preparing students for top UK universities.
  • The place: an Olympic-size pool, indoor athletics track, planetarium, TV and radio studio, professional music and arts facilities, all within a nature reserve 200 metres from the Black Sea.
  • The people: our British management team handpicks every teacher, counsellor and specialist coach. Staff live on campus. Every student is known by name.
  • The price: Oxford-standard education doesn't have to mean an Oxford price tag. Whether you're looking at a two-week summer camp from €2,350 or a year-long medical foundation at €33,000, VIEC offers the same British academic framework at 30–50% less than comparable programmes in the UK.

Accreditation and oversight

VIEC operates under the academic oversight of Oxford International Study Centre and is managed by a British senior leadership team with decades of experience in international education. Our campus is a secure, CCTV-monitored environment with 24/7 medical provision and licensed safeguarding procedures.

Summer 2026 availability

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June 14 — June 27

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June 28 — July 11

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July 12 — July 25

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July 26 — August 8

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August 9 — August 22

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August 23 — September 5

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

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.