First english language school
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First English Language School (FELS, 114th High School "Liliana Dimitrova") was founded in 1958 in Sofia
, Bulgaria
as a specialized high school for education of English language
as a foreign language to Bulgarian high school students. The school has occupied its current location at 60 Dondukov Street since 1960 and shares it with the 112th Elementary School. FELS became a UNESCO associated school
in 1978.
FELS is considered one of the top high schools in Bulgaria, esp. in the communist era when sons and daughters of functionaries were admitted in it. Over 90% of its graduates pursue their higher education in highly ranked schools and universities in Bulgaria, the EU and the US.
each spring. The orchestra has repertoire consisting of few mainly perceived as dissident jazz songs (during Communism).
, long term anchor for CNN World News; Galina Toneva, Bulgaria
's Deputy Chief Prosecutor; Philip Dimitrov Dimitrov, a Bulgaria
n politician and former prime-minister of Bulgaria (1991–1992); Ognyan Doynov, a Bulgarian diplomat and cabinet member from the communist period; Boris Velchev, a cabinet member and the youngest chief prosecutor in the history of Bulgaria; Veni Markovski
, internet pioneer and founder of the Bulgarian Internet Society; Lubomir Kuychukov, a deputy foreign minister of Bulgaria.
Sofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.27 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.Prehistoric settlements were excavated...
, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
as a specialized high school for education of English language
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
as a foreign language to Bulgarian high school students. The school has occupied its current location at 60 Dondukov Street since 1960 and shares it with the 112th Elementary School. FELS became a UNESCO associated school
UNESCO ASPNet
The UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network, or ASPNet for short, is a programme established in 1953 to encourage schools worldwide to educate students on issues related to UNESCO's "overarching goal of promoting peace and international understanding". , it includes nearly eight thousand...
in 1978.
FELS is considered one of the top high schools in Bulgaria, esp. in the communist era when sons and daughters of functionaries were admitted in it. Over 90% of its graduates pursue their higher education in highly ranked schools and universities in Bulgaria, the EU and the US.
Administration
Ms. Bonka Bachvarova was the school's principal for many years. She was later replaced in that capacity by Ms. Nely Georgieva. The acting principal is Ms. Nely Petrova.Musical activities
The school is especially acknowledged for its orchestra and chorus, tirelessly examining its scores like the Saints go marching inWhen the Saints Go Marching In
"When the Saints Go Marching In", often referred to as "The Saints", is an American gospel hymn that has taken on certain aspects of folk music. The precise origins of the song are not known. Though it originated as a spiritual, today people are more likely to hear it played by a jazz band...
each spring. The orchestra has repertoire consisting of few mainly perceived as dissident jazz songs (during Communism).
Alumni
Among the school's more prominent alumni are Miryana Basheva, a prolific and well-loved Bulgarian poet and lyricist; Ralitsa VassilevaRalitsa Vassileva
Ralitsa Vassileva is a CNN International television news anchorwoman. She has covered the Bosnian War, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and many other major international issues...
, long term anchor for CNN World News; Galina Toneva, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
's Deputy Chief Prosecutor; Philip Dimitrov Dimitrov, a Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
n politician and former prime-minister of Bulgaria (1991–1992); Ognyan Doynov, a Bulgarian diplomat and cabinet member from the communist period; Boris Velchev, a cabinet member and the youngest chief prosecutor in the history of Bulgaria; Veni Markovski
Veni Markovski
Veni Markovski is a Bulgarian Internet pioneer , he is founder and CEO of bol.bg , one of the leading ISPs in Bulgaria.- Biography :Veni Markovski is a graduate of the Sofia University “St...
, internet pioneer and founder of the Bulgarian Internet Society; Lubomir Kuychukov, a deputy foreign minister of Bulgaria.
External links
- FELS official website: http://www.fels-sofia.org/
- Other alumni websites: http://www.114AEG.org/; http://fels.8m.com/
- Miscellaneous news and articles links: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/releases/2004/06/12.html; http://www.answers.com/topic/first-english-language-school