Children
For children of Bulgarian and mixed families: learning their mother tongue with joy while nurturing their roots.
- Bulgarian Ministry programmes
- Diploma recognised in Bulgaria
The “P. Yavorov” Bulgarian school in Milan, since 2014
The Bulgarian language and culture, in the heart of Milan.
We are the Qui Bulgaria Association: a community that preserves and shares the Bulgarian language, traditions and folk dances as tools of identity, dialogue and togetherness.
- Diplomas recognised by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science
- Children and adults, from beginners to advanced
- In class in Milan, online or hybrid
- Folk dance with the “Veselie” group
A community growing in love for Bulgarian culture
The Qui Bulgaria Association is a non-profit language and cultural centre whose priority is preserving and sharing the Bulgarian language and culture in Italy and abroad.
- Identity and roots
- We draw on the richness of tradition, language and folk dance as tools of identity.
- Dialogue and sharing
- We bring together people who love Bulgarian culture in a healthy, positive community to grow in.
- Recognised quality
- We follow textbooks and programmes approved by the Ministry, with diplomas recognised in Bulgaria.
The Bulgarian alphabet, letter by letter
Thirty letters born in medieval Bulgaria, at the Preslav Literary School, at the end of the 9th century. Since 2007 Cyrillic has been the third official alphabet of the European Union. Pick a letter to see how it is transliterated and a word that starts with it.
Аа
азбука
- Transliteration
- a
- Meaning
- alphabet
A complete journey, from 2014 to today
The Bulgarian school “P. Yavorov” opened on 12 January 2014. Founded for children of Bulgarian and mixed families in Lombardy, it later expanded to adults and, from February 2020, to online learning via an e-learning platform.
In person
Live lessons in Milan for children and adults, in small groups with attention to every student.
Remote
Online Bulgarian courses via an e-learning platform, wherever you are in Italy or abroad.
Hybrid format
The best of both worlds: combine classroom and remote lessons to suit your needs and schedule.
The teaching staff of the “P. Yavorov” schoolOur teachers are philologists, pedagogues and historians. Our team even includes a university lecturer.
Bulgarian language for every age and level
We work in small groups, so we can meet the specific needs and level of every single student — from absolute beginners to advanced.
Adults
For anyone wishing to get closer to the Bulgarian language, culture and literature — from work to family and passion.
- All levels, from beginners
- Personalised paths
Culture & literature
A journey through history, literature and traditions for entrepreneurs, nature lovers and youth of mixed families.
- Small groups and personal attention
- In person, online or hybrid
The “Veselie” group: a volcano of emotions
Bulgarian folk dances are an art known around the world: colourful costumes, music and songs that always spark a volcano of emotions.
Beyond preserving cultural heritage, dancing is good for body and mind: it reduces stress, tones the body and builds community around the horo, the traditional circle dance. We welcome children and adults, Bulgarian families and Italian participants. A single enrolment gives access to both weekly sessions.
Stanimir Minev Dancer and choreographer, trained at the Bulgarian National School of Dance and Ballet, in Milan since 2013
Rehearsal times
| Sunday | 10:00–12:00 | Near Piazzale Corvetto, Milan. Follows the school calendar. |
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| Thursday | 20:30–22:30 | Rho area, Milan |
The “Veselie” dance group was founded in 2016 within the Bulgarian School of Milan and has grown a lot since then.
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Photos, events, lessons and news from our community: everything we post, straight from our page, in real time.
- Events of the “Veselie” group
- Photos and moments of school life
- News about enrolments and new courses
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Moments of language, culture and celebration
Answers to the most common questions
Where is the Bulgarian school in Milan located?
We are in Milan, Lombardy (Via Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, 20138 Milan). Dance rehearsals are held near Piazzale Corvetto and in the Rho area.
Who are the Bulgarian courses for?
For children of Bulgarian and mixed families and for adults of all levels, in person, online or hybrid.
Are the diplomas recognised?
Yes. We follow the programmes of the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science, and diplomas are recognised in the Bulgarian education system.
Do you also offer Bulgarian folk dance?
Yes, with the “Veselie” group: two weekly sessions in Milan for children and adults.
Enrol or request information
Write to us about upcoming language and dance courses, schedules and how to enrol. We will be glad to reply.
- Phone
- +39 320 847 9971
- facebook.com/scuolabulgaramilano
Добре дошли! Welcome to our community
Whether you want to learn the language, rediscover your roots or dance the horo with us, there is a place for you at Qui Bulgaria.