This article presents the state of bilingualism and bilingual education following the recent democratic changes in Bulgaria. During the Communist period of rule the rights of ethnic groups were not respected, and use of one’s mother tongue was prohibited in the educational system. Since the democratical changes, which effected all of society, some changes have taken place with respect to the educational situation of minority children. This article attempts to document these changes.
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(1995) Bilingualism and Bilingual Education in Bulgaria, European Journal of Intercultural studies, 6:1, 46-54, DOI: 10.1080/0952391950060105