All fines collected for failure to comply with compulsory education are added to the school funds of the respective parishes. This ensures that the penalties directly support local education, helping to improve facilities and resources for all pupils.
Supplementary Instruction
To expand the knowledge gained in primary schools, the authorities organize evening and holiday classes. These classes are offered for free, with the voluntary cooperation of primary school teachers.
In recent years, the Ministry of Public Instruction has started giving awards to outstanding teachers, ranging from 20 to 150 francs, as recognition for their dedication Istanbul City Tour.
The curriculum in these supplementary classes goes beyond standard subjects and includes practical skills:
Agriculture
Viticulture (grape growing)
Sericulture (silk production)
Apiculture (beekeeping)
Fructiculture (fruit cultivation)
For girls, additional subjects include:
Dress-making
Childcare
Singing
Housework
This training helps pupils acquire practical skills alongside academic knowledge.
Qualifications of Teachers
To become a primary school teacher, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Must be Bulgarian citizens.
Must have graduated from a pedagogical school.
Must be at least 17 years old.
Must be of good character and physically fit.
Must have passed the State examination for teachers.
Article 62 allows graduates of gymnasia or other secondary schools to compete for teaching positions if they meet the other requirements. This exception was necessary due to the shortage of trained pedagogical graduates, caused by the growth of schools and the retirement of older teachers.
State Examination
The State examination includes:
A written test, consisting of two themes: one on general pedagogy and the other on educational methods. Special attention is given to the clarity and style of the written work.
An oral examination, both theoretical and practical, in which candidates teach two lessons to pupils in a special pedagogical school division.
Candidates must pass the written test before taking the oral exam. This system ensures that teachers are well-prepared academically and practically, providing high-quality education to the children of Bulgaria.