Compare Affordable International Schools in Ukraine

AISU International American School and University operates two campuses in Ukraine: Kyiv, Dragomanova Street 1-V, and Khodosivka village, Feodosiia Pecherskoho Street 55. The school welcomes learners from ages 1 to 18 and offers a private American school model with kindergarten and university programs. The curriculum combines the IB Diploma Programme, Cambridge International Examinations, and American Common Core standards, delivered in English with a bilingual environment that also introduces German and French as additional languages. AISU emphasizes STEM education and provides modern facilities and resources, including specialized science laboratories, computer labs, a library, an art studio, and music rooms. Facilities include gyms, playgrounds, a private swimming pool, and a football field, plus a canteen and collaborative learning spaces. Extracurriculars span choreography, language clubs, debates, and cultural exchanges. The IP diploma supports admission to top universities worldwide, often without entrance exams, and the school offers university preparation, mentoring, and international opportunities globally.

Bilingual International STEM School operates across four campuses in Lviv and Vynnyky: Lemkivska 15, Navrotskoho 39, Kvitky-Osnovianenka 9, and Vynna Hora 8v. It serves ages 2 to 17 and blends Cambridge International Education with Ukraine's NUSh program. Cambridge provides about half of instruction in English and prepares students for international exams, while NUSh offers a Ukrainian program for grades 1–9 and is licensed by the Ministry of Education. Doshkillya kindergarten (ages 4–6) is bilingual and emphasizes critical thinking and creativity. Primary (grades 1–4) offers bilingual education in Ukrainian and English in small classes up to 16 students. Lyceum (grades 10–12) provides international education with NMТ courses, profile classes, a bilingual environment and a STEM focus. Facilities include equipped classrooms, sport halls, play yards, and in-house kitchens. A schedule runs 8:30–19:00 with meals, clubs and study time. STEM is embedded through robotics and project-based learning; over 15 clubs operate on campuses.

Deutsche Schule Kyjiw is a private German-Ukrainian school in Kyiv for students aged 1 to 18. The Novomostytska Street campus provides a German-language curriculum across primary and secondary, with a seven-year gymnasial pathway (grades 6–12) ending in the Abitur. After year 11, Ukrainian students may sit the external ZNO and receive Ukrainian certificates, while the school also offers a German language diploma. German is the core instruction language, with Ukrainian language and literature as a native language, English as the first foreign language, and French as the second foreign language. The program follows a KMK-aligned plan; core subjects include Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Ethics/Religion, Arts, and Physical Education. The school is the only institution in Ukraine issuing both German and Ukrainian diplomas and was recognised as an Excellent Auslandsschule in 2017. Facilities include specialist classrooms, a library, a sports hall, art and music rooms, and an air-raid shelter. It runs a full-day program with after-school clubs and cultural activities.

International American School and University (AISU) in Ukraine operates two campuses: Kyiv on Drahomanova Street 1‑V and Khodosivka on Feodosiya Pecherskoho Street 55. The school serves ages 2 to 18 as a private kindergarten, school and university program. AISU offers a multi-track international curriculum incorporating the International Baccalaureate framework—PYP, MYP, DP and CP—alongside Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, and, in addition, an American curriculum. This combination provides a flexible path from early years through higher education with global recognition. Facilities include a modern campus with interactive technology in classrooms, science laboratories, computer rooms, a well-stocked library, a canteen, a private swimming pool, football field, gyms, and dedicated art and music spaces. The school emphasizes intercultural understanding through its International Program, bilingual instruction, language clubs, and global exchange opportunities. AISU supports university collaboration and prepares students for higher education and responsible leadership in a connected world, with a welcoming, inclusive community.

Kyiv International School is an English-language nonprofit day school in Kyiv serving students from age 2 to secondary graduation. Located at 3A Svyatoshynsky Provulok, it serves Kyiv's diplomatic and business communities. The school offers an English-language international curriculum with AP courses and the IB Diploma Program in the Secondary School, along with intensive English support. Mastery Learning concepts are integrated into the IB program. The school emphasizes 21st-century skills—critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, collaboration, cultural awareness, and digital literacy—through a holistic, student-centered approach. Languages offered include Ukrainian, French, German and Spanish, with external DELF and Goethe exams. Facilities include a park-like campus with a Big Library, 24/7 security, indoor pool, and dedicated spaces for technology/robotics, music, art, STEM, and a recording studio. Sports facilities include indoor gyms, a climbing wall, a soccer field, a running track, and an outdoor playground. KOZAK ArtFest and Maker Space support arts and maker activities.

LIKO-school in Kyiv operates across two campuses: Liko Lyceum, at 5a Compositora Meitusa Street, and Primary School, at 7b Samiyla Kishki Street. The curriculum follows Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, and Cambridge IGCSE, with English taught in bilingual classes and CLIL approaches to language learning. Expatriate teachers from the UK support English-language subjects, and the school pursues international exam preparation and language camps in Ukraine and Europe. An IT-integrated environment provides personal iPads for students in grades 5–11, multimedia-enabled classrooms, and a STEM centre for programming and robotics. The school plans a double-degree online program with Arizona State University and operates LEO (Liko Education Online) for distance learning. Languages offered include English, French, German, Spanish, and Chinese. SportLiko covers eight sports; the arts are supported through DrumArt and Bel Canto partnerships; and Red Cross volunteering underpins service learning. The school serves more than 700 students with Cambridge education, STEAM, and project-based learning.

Liko Lyceum is the lyceum arm of Liko School in Kyiv, operating as a full-day program from 08:00 to 19:00 with a primary school on a separate campus. The curriculum blends the New Ukrainian School foundation with experimental programs and a strong emphasis on English. In the primary grades Ukrainian language, mathematics, I Explore the World, and physical education provide core learning, while English-language components include English, Singapore-method mathematics, science, and art. By the end of grade 4, students reach CEFR A2 in English, and bilingual education runs through grades 1–9, with expatriate UK teachers and options to study German, Chinese, French, or Spanish from grade 2. The school supports integrated, project-based learning through a STEM centre and an IT centre, plus distance learning via LEO. Middle and high school follow the Technological Lyceum program with competence-based learning and English-language science, maths, ELA, and social studies. The campus values collaboration.

Liko-School Primary in Kyiv delivers the Cambridge Primary curriculum with CLIL language approaches, using English as the language of instruction in bilingual classes taught by native-speaking teachers. The school operates two premises: the Primary School for grades 1–3 at Kyiv Konєva Street 7b, and the Lyceum for grades 4–11 at Kyiv Compositora Meitusa Street 5a (the Lyceum opened in 2018). The Primary program groups learners by year (1st class; 2–4; 5–9; 10–11) and covers English, Mathematics, Computing, Science and Global Perspectives, aligned with Cambridge standards and Ukrainian requirements; the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint is assessed at the end of grade 6. Languages offered include English, French, German, Spanish and Chinese. A strong technology focus includes robotics, programming and 3D graphics as core components, supported by modern equipment and IT specialists. Extracurriculars include robotics, programming and 3D graphics, plus language and sport clubs. The school provides preparation for international English exams and language camps in Ukraine and Europe. Security measures, Starlink internet, medical offices and Sportliko facilities support learning.

Lycée Français Anne de Kyiv is a French international day school in Kyiv for ages 3–18, with the maternelle/early primary site at 21, rue Lypynskogo and the collège-lycée site at Tulchynska Street 5. The school is conventionné with AEFE and follows the French Ministry of National Education programs. Classes are taught in French, with Ukrainian language and culture integrated; since its first graduating class, all pupils have obtained the French baccalaureate. Ukrainian students receive a Ukrainian certificate, while Parcoursup provides access to higher education in France. Facilities include a cantine, a gym, climbing facilities, a playground, a CDI with French-language novels and an online library, and a supervised study room. DELF exams are offered with school support. Signature activities include Poésie: la voix du cœur, the Festival Anne de Kyiv, theatre and choir, and multilingual projects. The school emphasizes civic and cultural activities and participates in AEFE initiatives.

Novopecherska School in Kyiv is a private institution offering grades 5–11 with Ukrainian and blended Canadian programs that lead to the Manitoba High School Diploma. The upper years emphasize teamwork, 21st-century skills, and creative projects, with internships for career orientation and psychologist support. English is the main language of instruction, and the Ukrainian-Canadian Diploma Program (U-CAN) runs in years 8-11, delivering Canadian subjects such as English Language Arts and Mathematics alongside Ukrainian studies; a second language is available (German, French, Spanish, or Chinese). The campus covers 9,585 m² on a closed autonomous campus, with a 3,426.5 m² zone, interactive boards in every classroom, individual tablets for all students, and SMLS system. Facilities include a sports complex (1,280 m² outdoor stadium, 649 m² sports hall, 450 m² outdoor court), art and music studios, a library, and a medical block. Signature programs include Leader in Me and Microsoft Showcase School designation worldwide.

O2 School – Lemkivska Campus is a private bilingual full-day school in Lviv that blends the New Ukrainian School (NUSh) with Cambridge International programmes. The Lemkivska 15 campus serves Preschool (ages 4–6), Primary (grades 1–4) and Middle (grades 5–9), with Cambridge Checkpoint preparation, and the Lyceum (grades 10–12) for senior international education with university preparation and National MT courses, all in a bilingual environment. Cambridge instruction comprises about 50% in English, with the remainder in Ukrainian; NUSh provides a full Ukrainian program licensed for grades 1–9, complementing the international programme. Facilities include an on-site gym and an outdoor playground, with small class sizes up to 16 students. The school emphasizes STEM through robotics, programming and project-based learning, and runs more than 15 clubs such as robotics, programming, sport, dance, chess and art. Full-day operations run 8:30–19:00, including meals, clubs and homework, plus city camps and trips to the Carpathians.

O2 School – Navrotskoho Campus operates across four campuses in Lviv and Vinnyky, offering a bilingual, dual-programme education from preschool through lyceum. The Cambridge International Programme begins at age four, with 50% of instruction in English, and runs alongside the Nova Ukrainian School (NUSh), a full Ukrainian programme licensed for grades 1–9. Preschool (ages 4–6) is bilingual with language immersion and a focus on critical thinking and creativity; Primary (1–4) is taught in Ukrainian and English in small classes of up to 16. Middle School (5–9) emphasizes Cambridge Checkpoint preparation through project work; Lyceum (10–12) provides senior‑level international education, university preparation, NMТ courses, and profile options in a bilingual environment. Facilities span four campuses, including Lemkivska 15 with a private gym and Navrotskoho 39 with a large outdoor play area. Extracurriculars exceed 15 clubs—robotics, programming, football, aerial acrobatics, dances, chess, and drawing. The school day runs 08:30–19:00.

Odesa International School is a private day school and kindergarten serving ages two to seventeen in Prymorskyi District. The campus houses the kindergarten, primary, middle and upper school on site, with a closed campus and 24/7 video surveillance. The curriculum blends a bespoke Ukrainian program (New Ukrainian School) with Cambridge International Curriculum for Primary and Secondary, including KS3 with GCSEs and IGCSE prep and a strong emphasis on English. The middle school integrates Ukrainian and British frameworks for seamless progression to senior studies. The school provides five balanced meals daily in an on-site dining hall, prepared by head chef, and features an underground air-raid shelter on the -2 floor for safety. A broad extracurricular program offers 20+ clubs in arts, sciences, languages, sports and leadership, with activities in the afternoon. The aim is to prepare students for higher education in Ukraine and abroad through international standards and wide elective options.

OstrovOK Primary School is a bilingual kindergarten and primary school in central Odesa that teaches two curriculums: the New Ukrainian School (Ukrainian-language instruction) and the Cambridge Primary Curriculum (English-language instruction). The age range is 3 to 11, with classes supported by two teachers per class—one Ukrainian-speaking and one English-speaking—plus an assistant, and class sizes up to 16 students. The school operates a full day program from 8:30 to 18:00, integrating lessons, clubs, meals, and supervised activities. Facilities include bright classrooms, a laboratory building, a secured outdoor area, an in-house kitchen serving three meals, a sports area, tennis lessons, a shaded courtyard, a winter garden, and a culinary workshop. Cambridge Primary Curriculum is taught by anglophone teachers using Cambridge Checkpoints, alongside the Ukrainian curriculum. A distinctive tradition, a wall tree bearing fingerprints marks each graduate. OstrovOK holds Cambridge International School status UA030, MON license No. 811/A-2018, reflecting its dual-credential offering today.

Basis is a licensed private full‑day school for grades 1–11, located in Kyiv at вул. Кожум'яцька, 12‑Б in the Podilskyi district. The Bespoke Curriculum is delivered by founders who are experienced teachers using proprietary methodologies. The school runs specialized author programs in mathematics and natural sciences and provides intensive English language study, with graduates achieving levels B2–C1. The campus features modern, well‑equipped laboratories and spaces designed for cross‑disciplinary scientific research. Students participate in science research camps, specialized courses and clubs that deepen inquiry beyond core curriculum. English is integrated with science, supporting language development. The school emphasizes hands‑on experimentation and collaborative projects; graduates gain admission to universities worldwide, including Oxford, Cambridge, NaUKMA and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Strengths include STEM, Academic Enrichment, and Languages. Notable clubs include Academic and Intellectual and Cultural and Language programs. A shelter serves up to 500 people for safety and continuity of study.