The advantage that Bulgaria has over the rest of Europe is that the cost of living is so low. Ski schools, equipment and Ski Kindergarten can all be booked on arrival at the ski centres, though it's a much better idea to book in advance.

Here's an idea of what you're likely to pay if you book in advance with someone like Pamporovo ski services booking The girl we deal with in there is called Galina and we have found her very helpful in the past.

The Ski schools in Pamporovo are highly rated. Most of the instructors speak good English (and Russian), but it's worth your while asking if they do before hand. Ski schools, equipment and Ski Kindergarten can all be booked on arrival. Though it's not a bad idea to book the day before to avoid queues on your first morning. Here's an idea of what you might expect to pay at ski school.