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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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42°41′55″N 23°20′13″E / 42.69861°N 23.33694°E / 42.69861; 23.33694

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 as a foreign language to Bulgarian high school students.

The school has occupied its location at 60 Dondukov Street since 1960 and shares it with the 112th Elementary School. FELS became a UNESCO associated school in 1978.

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.

Administration

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

Musical activities

The school is especially acknowledged for its orchestra and choir. The orchestra's repertoire included dissident jazz songs (during Communism).

Notable alumni

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