Our Story
Our story started with a dream from our founder. It was a dream in 2008 to start a school that focused on an education that was high in quality, low in cost, global in access, and relevant to today's world. More than all that, the dream was to grow World-Changers. Over the years from 2008, this dream grew from a dream to an idea, and then an idea to actions.
In 2022, those actions became a reality, and we opened our after-school and tutoring program in Sofia, Bulgaria. While these were successful programs, we were preparing for our international school to open.
We are so proud to be opening our international school for the 2023-2024 school year! Our dream is a great one, but we believe that only together can we change the world.
To learn more about our mission:
Meet the Team
Elementary Teacher
Ms. Xanthi Zografou
Ms. Xanthi holds a degree in Greek Philology from the University of Crete and a Master's degree in Special Education. She strongly believes that anyone working with children should be equipped with knowledge about special needs, as it is essential for supporting every child's development.
Her passion for working has led her to teaching experiences in English-based Kindergarten as well as teaching Greek to both children and adults in Bulgaria.
Her dedication to the English language and deep belief in nurturing each child's potential, inspired her to join CTWS.
"True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own."
~Nikos Kazantzakis
Middle School English & Social Studies Teacher
Mr. Mihail Gyurev
Mihail has been teaching in various IB and non-IB schools for 5 years now. He has also done research and written articles for various internet media. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English philology from Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' and has obtained a professional teaching qualification from the same university. He also has a master’s degree from the University of Edinburgh in English Literature. His interests lie in the fields of classic literature, films, and keeping fit.
“The teacher is of course an artist, but being an artist does not mean that he or she can make the profile, can shape the students. What the educator does in teaching is to make it possible for the students to become themselves.”
― Paulo Freire
Founder; Head-of-School
Mr. Andrew Faber
Mr. Faber has been a teacher in schools in Bulgaria and America for over 20 years, educating in both private and public schools. During his time in the education sector, he has been an IT director, Middle School director, and has managed many of his own after-school classes. He has worked with children ranging from 5 to 15 years old and has made it his mission in life to prepare a better future for the next generation.
"Telling and creating stories is my favorite pastime. It is the power of creating worlds to learn from." ~Andrew Faber