Ukrainian Global School - Lobanovskyi Campus vs World School and Lyceum - Pozniaky Campus

	U Ukrainian Global School - Lobanovskyi Campus Kyiv, Ukraine	W World School and Lyceum - Pozniaky Campus Kyiv, Ukraine
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year UAH 240,000 - 390,000	Fees / year UAH 249,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 14 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language Ukrainian, English	Instruction language English, Ukrainian
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Ukrainian Global School is located in Kyiv, Ukraine, at 6B Valeriy Lobanovskyi Avenue. Ukrainian Global School LLC operates two kindergartens and primary and secondary schools for children aged 2 to 18 years. On October 26, 2023, Ukrainian Global School LLC was granted international school status and the right to implement Cambridge International School programs, including Cambridge Early Years Programme (preschool), Cambridge Primary with Cambridge Primary Checkpoint (primary), and Cambridge Lower Secondary with Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint (secondary).	Location Kyiv, Poznyaky Campus, Ukraine. The World School & Lyceum network operates multiple Kyiv campuses, including Obolon (V. Ivasyuka Avenue, 25B) and Holosiiv (Y. Zdanovska Street, 83A), as well as a campus in Lviv (Kozelnytska Street, 7).
Stages	Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School; ages 2 to 18.	Stages Preschool and an integrated primary/secondary program. The curriculum combines an international program taught in English with the Ukrainian New Ukrainian School program (NUSh).
School type	School type Private educational network.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Differentiated instruction with a mentor and tutors; class sizes 15–20 students; instruction and guidance tailored to each student's interests, abilities and pace to support progression.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Ukraine. The school operates in Ukraine and implements Cambridge International School programs.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Application fee: No separate, itemised application or registration fee is specified. An application form is used as the first step of admission and includes acceptance of financial conditions. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and packages) - Kindergarten ("UKRAINIAN GLOBAL KIDS") - STANDARD package: UAH 240,000 per year. Food is included in the price. - MINI package: UAH 168,000 per year. Food is included in the price. - Annual contribution: UAH 20,000 (separately stated). - Elementary school (1–5 classes) ("UKRAINIAN GLOBAL SCHOOL") - STANDARD package: UAH 330,000 per year. Food is included in the price. - One-time contribution for the period of study in primary school: UAH 20,000. - Middle / lower secondary (6–9 classes) ("UKRAINIAN GLOBAL SCHOOL") - STANDARD package: UAH 330,000 per year. Food is included in the price. - INTENSIVE package: UAH 360,000 per year. Food is included in the price. - ADVANCED package: UAH 390,000 per year. Food is included in the price. - One-time contribution for the period of study in secondary school: UAH 20,000. - Distance education (1–7 classes) - PERSONAL package: UAH 200,000 per year. - EXTERNAL package: UAH 100,000 per year. - EXTERNAL LISTENER package: UAH 100,000 per year. Per-term breakdown - Fees are published as annual amounts or as package prices; a per-term (termly) breakdown is not provided in the published fee schedule. Annual and one-time contribution figures are stated above. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published material presents fees as annual prices and mentions one-time contributions; specific billing schedules (for example termly instalments, payment deadlines, late-payment penalties) are not itemised in the published fee information. The amounts above are shown as annual/package fees. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed or offered as a feeed service for the Lobanovskyi campus; no boarding fees are published. The school is presented as a network of kindergartens and primary/secondary schools without boarding charges. Other costs or fees - Food is included in the stated annual prices for the listed packages. - A separate annual/one-time contribution of UAH 20,000 is listed for kindergarten and as a one-time payment for the period of study at primary and secondary levels; this contribution is additional to the annual tuition/package amounts shown above. - No itemised fees for uniform, transport, extracurricular clubs, exam/assessment charges, textbooks, or materials are published in the fee summary. Distance-education package prices are listed separately (see distance education figures above). Refund information - No published refund policy or conditions for refunds (for withdrawal, mid-year departure, or fee reimbursement) is itemised in the published fee information. Fee payment options - Specific payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, direct debit, local payment systems) are not itemised in the published fee summary. The published prices are presented as annual/package amounts. Notes on currency and what is included in the stated prices - All published amounts are shown in Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH). Stated package prices indicate that food is included. One-time/annual contributions are shown as UAH 20,000 where specified. Effective academic year - The published fee schedule presents these amounts with reference to the 2024/2025 academic year. The figures above reproduce those published annual/package prices.	Fee details Application fee (one‑time) - Entrance (registration) fee: UAH 29,000, payable at the time of enrolment. Tuition fees (by programme / year) - International full‑day programme (World School, 8:00–19:00): UAH 249,000 per academic year (September–June, 10 months). This is the published campus rate for World School Campus Pozniaky. - The school's published fee for the Pozniaky campus is shown as a single annual rate for the international full‑day programme; separate published fees by individual grade or year group are not provided on the campus fee page. - After‑school (WORLD SCHOOL HUB) sections: UAH 500 per session (examples: martial arts, chess, robotics, LEGO, acting, dance, music, art). Per‑month / per‑term equivalents (calculation) - Monthly equivalent (calculated from the published annual fee): UAH 24,900 per month (UAH 249,000 ÷ 10 months). This is a simple arithmetic conversion of the published annual fee; the school does not publish a specific per‑term amount on the campus fee page. Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year and billing period: the academic year runs September–June (10 months). - The school's enrolment process notes payment of the entrance fee and payment of tuition according to the payment schedule chosen by parents at contract signing; the campus fee page also lists a 5% discount for full annual payment, indicating an annual payment option is available. - Published discounts: 5% discount on each additional child from the same family; 5% discount for annual (one‑time) payment. Boarding / residential fees - Boarding is not offered or charged as a separate service in the Pozniaky campus fees information; the published campus programme is a full‑day day programme (8:00–19:00) with no boarding/pension fees listed. Other costs and routine inclusions - Included in the full‑day programme: bilingual instruction (English and Ukrainian), learning materials (English and Ukrainian textbooks, notebooks, stationery), snacks and drinks (during the day). - Not included / charged separately (explicitly noted): meals (food) are paid separately at parents' option. - After‑school sections: charged per session (UAH 500 per session at Pozniaky). - No published separate line items for uniform, textbooks beyond the included materials, external examination fees, transport, or excursion fees are provided on the campus fee page. Refunds and cancellations - No refund policy or rules for return of the entrance fee or tuition (cancellations, withdrawal refunds, pro‑rata refunds, or conditions for refund) are published on the campus fee pages. Parents should note that no specific refund terms are shown in the published campus fee information. Fee payment options - The campus fee pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, cash). The enrolment process references payment according to a schedule agreed with parents but the pages do not publish bank details or payment channels. Summary of what is published vs what is not published - Published for Pozniaky campus: annual tuition (UAH 249,000), one‑time entrance fee (UAH 29,000), HUB session fee (UAH 500), academic year length (September–June), and listed discounts (5% for additional child and 5% for annual payment). - Not published on the campus fee pages: a per‑term fee schedule, grade‑by‑grade tuition breakdown, detailed payment methods (bank account or card options), explicit refund/cancellation policy language, boarding/residential pricing (no boarding is shown). These items are not present in the published campus fee materials used above.
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Food options	Food options The school has its own kitchen with modern equipment and bakes bread, cookies, and croissants on site. It provides a four-meal daily menu (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner) with seasonal vegetables and fruits; meals include beef, pork, chicken, or turkey; twice a week there are fish dishes and dairy dishes, with options including eggs and milk; dietary accommodations can be arranged as needed.	Food options Snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is owned and operated by Ukrainian Global School LLC, a private educational network that includes two kindergartens and primary and secondary schools. The founder is Olena Vyshniakova and the CEO is Tamara Ilchenko. On October 26, 2023 Ukrainian Global School LLC was granted international school status and the right to implement Cambridge International School programs (Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, and Cambridge Lower).	Governance and ownership The school is part of the World School & Lyceum group, with Kyiv campuses (Obolon, Poznyaky, Holosiiv) and a Львів campus (Kozelnytska Street, 7).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Cambridge International School programs are implemented at Ukrainian Global School's Lobanovskyi campus in Kyiv, including Cambridge Early Years Programme (preschool), Cambridge Primary with Cambridge Primary Checkpoint (primary), and Cambridge Lower with Cambridge Lower Checkpoint (secondary). The five key educational components are The Best Teachers, Academic Excellence, a Unique Educational Experience, Leadership for the Common Good, and a Modern Educational Environment. The Best Teachers are inspired educators who develop students' skills, values, and global understanding and collaborate with colleagues worldwide to enhance professional practice. Academic Excellence supports an individualized learning path from preschool through high school, emphasizing personal responsibility and broad possibilities. A Modern Educational Environment features modern classrooms, facilities for sports, dance, and the arts, EdTech tools such as iPads, MacBooks, 3D printers, and robotics, and a science lab to support STEAM education, with ongoing projects in financial literacy and farming to connect learning with real life.	Curriculum details WORLD SCHOOL & LYCEUM offers an international program in Ukraine recognized in more than 160 countries. The curriculum focuses on languages, mathematics and natural sciences and features bilingual instruction in English and Ukrainian. It uses modern teaching materials and certified teachers fluent in English and Ukrainian, with a differentiated approach that supports talents and individual strengths. After completing each stage, students receive two certificates: an international certificate recognized in 195 countries and a national certificate.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates are world citizens with broad opportunities for further study and development.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Differentiated learning approach focuses on talents and the strengths of each child.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Health, Safety, Well-being is central to Ukrainian Global School. Educators, psychologists, medical and support staff build strong relationships with each child to help them manage their emotions, encourage positive interaction, and provide opportunities for communication. They reinforce trust and mutual respect, care for physical and psychological health, and teach children to overcome difficulties and believe in themselves. They foster social-emotional development through daily interactions and school-life activities. Speech therapy and psychological services are available to provide targeted support when needed.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) An experienced team of teachers, psychologists, medical staff, and learning support consultants provides guidance and support to our students. Speech therapy and psychological services are available to provide qualified help and psychological support. The learning support team assists students to become confident, independent, lifelong learners. The focus is on social and emotional development as part of inclusive education.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Primary School uses a bilingual program with Cambridge Primary, with mathematics and science taught in English. The curriculum includes Ukrainian language, reading, literacy, mathematics, English, French, German, computer science, painting, music, natural sciences, and physical education. Clubs and studios offer language options including English, German, French, Chinese, and Polish.	English as an additional language World School & Lyceum operates a bilingual program with instruction in English and Ukrainian. The international program is taught in English, and Ukrainian language and literature are part of the state NUSh program.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing An experienced team of teachers, psychologists, medical staff, and learning support consultants provides guidance and support to help our students become confident, independent, lifelong learners. The Wellbeing program helps students manage their emotions, encourages positive interactions, and offers opportunities for communication. It teaches students to overcome difficulties independently and to believe in themselves. Speech therapy and psychological services are available to provide targeted support when needed.	Mental wellbeing —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school has modern classrooms with spaces for sports, dance, and assembly. It includes an on-site art studio and rooms for vocal lessons and playing musical instruments. A safe shelter is on campus, and there is an on-site cafeteria for daily meals. The campus uses innovative educational technologies to support learning in a modern educational environment.	Facilities overview World School & Lyceum Pozniaky Campus provides a learning environment designed to support student development. The space fosters pedagogical sensitivity and flexibility in achieving progress and learning goals. The environment is safe and ecologically friendly for teachers and students. It includes functional furniture, computers, projectors, screens and modern equipment, a comprehensive range of software materials and textbooks, and safety systems. The integrated programs include an international program taught in English (ESL, Maths, Science, ICT, Global Perspectives, and Co-curriculum) and the New Ukrainian School program (Ukrainian Language and Literature, Art and Design, Geography, History, Music, and Physical Education).
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school offers after-school sports programs including soccer, jiu-jitsu, rhythmic gymnastics, and cheerleading. Chess is also included among sports activities. After-school clubs and studios run from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM, providing flexible sport and other activity options. These programs are part of the broader clubs and studios offerings.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school is equipped with modern classrooms and a contemporary science lab for STEAM learning. It provides access to a broad range of educational technologies, including iPads, MacBooks, 3D printers, robotics, and software. Innovative EdTech is integrated into teaching to support Cambridge International learning and interactive projects. Students have opportunities for hands-on science and technology experiences that reinforce classroom learning.	Academic facilities World School & Lyceum uses only materials and teaching methods that are verified and certified by the international community. The academic base consists of scientific information in education and science, materials and methods from certified organizations, and Ukrainian and internationally certified school programs appropriate to the age of students.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Fields of clubs and studios include languages: English, German, French, Chinese, and Polish. Artistic fields cover vocal, piano, drums, guitar/ukulele, violin, choreography, acting, and painting. Sports fields include soccer, jiu-jitsu, artistic gymnastics, cheerleading, and chess. Scientific fields include LEGO robotics, Scratch programming, Tinkercad 3D modeling, Junior Web Developer, and Python programming. Specialist services include a speech therapist, psychologist, and individual academic discipline lessons.	Extra curricular facilities Co-curriculum (electives) is included as part of the World School & Lyceum program. These electives provide additional learning opportunities beyond core subjects.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History UGS is a network of private educational institutions for children aged 2 to 18, including two kindergartens and primary and secondary schools. On October 26, 2023, Ukrainian Global School LLC was granted international school status and the right to implement Cambridge International School programs in Early Years, Primary with Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, and Lower Secondary. The founder is Olena Vyshniakova, the Honorary Consul of the Latvian Republic in Ukraine. Tamara Ilchenko serves as CEO of LLC Ukrainian Global School. Its mission is to help students find their place in the world, inspiring personal growth, academic achievement, and leadership for the common good.	History —
Community	Community UGS fosters a warm, friendly community where happy children carve their path to success with a team of educators and diverse programs, including global experience crafted just for them. The school emphasizes global citizenship through its values of respect, welcoming, synergy, and excellence. It uses innovative EdTech integrated into teaching, with access to iPads, MacBooks, 3D printers, robotics, and a modern science lab. The program also includes thematic camps, field project schools, leadership opportunities, and service activities that engage the student body.	Community World School & Lyceum is a network of licensed international schools in Ukraine, teaching through a robust international program with bilingual English and Ukrainian instruction. Mission: our graduates are citizens of the world with broad life choices and opportunities for further study and development. Goal: make quality education accessible and engaging, enabling students to realize their potential through the best global advances in education and science. Values include foundational knowledge with a focus on mathematics, languages, and natural sciences; integration into a global context through an international program, textbooks, and projects; systematic program design and space for consistent progression; realization of each student's potential; independence and responsibility; learning as a life-long process; and a culture that makes learning enjoyable while accounting for each child's physical, emotional, and social state. The school emphasizes bilingual teaching (English and Ukrainian) and uses modern materials with certificated teachers. World School offers certificates recognized internationally and also adheres to state standards. The program combines international and state assessments and includes a full-day program (8:00–19:00) with after-school activities such as English-speaking clubs and project-based activities. Licences are issued for Obolon, Teremky, and Lviv campuses.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Ukrainian Global School implements Cambridge International School programs: Cambridge Early Years Programme, Cambridge Primary with Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, and Cambridge Lower with Cambridge Lower Checkpoint. From preschool age to high school, students follow an individual learning path built around their strengths, interests, and goals. The educational concept centers on five key components: the best teachers, academic excellence, a unique educational experience, leadership for the common good, and a modern educational environment. Modern facilities integrate educational technology, including iPads, MacBooks, 3D printers, robotics, and software, supported by a STEAM-focused science lab.	Academic & intellectual The WORLD SCHOOL & LYCEUM program consists of two integrated parts: the international program taught in English, and the state New Ukrainian School program. The international component includes ESL (English as a second language), Maths, Science, ICT, Global Perspectives and Co-curriculum (electives). The foundation uses modern international methodologies to support student progress.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative After-school clubs and studios offer a wide range of options in the arts and creative fields. Students can pursue performing arts and visual arts, including vocal, piano, drums, guitar/ukulele, violin, choreography, acting, and painting, with robotics and programming also available as part of the creative offerings. Sessions are available in group and individual formats from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The UGS clubs and studios encourage developing artistic talents alongside other creative interests.	Arts & creative Music and Arts & Design are included within the New Ukrainian School program.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Language options include English, German, French, Chinese, and Polish. Language clubs and sessions are offered as part of the after-school clubs and studios, with both group and individual formats.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies After-school clubs and studios run from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM, offering opportunities to explore sports, arts, robotics, and more. UGS School Camps operate during term breaks, providing sports adventures, entertainment, robotics and programming, film production, and design. Social activities include birthday celebrations and structured events within the campus to foster peer interaction and community building.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service Leadership for the Common Good provides abundant opportunities for service, leadership, and charitable activities. The leadership program fosters responsible, eco-friendly, active, creative, and healthy behavior. Students are encouraged to participate in events that benefit the school community, developing teamwork, problem-solving, and effective communication within the student assembly.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The unique educational experience includes interaction with successful entrepreneurs and practitioners, enabling students to design and produce their own projects. The leadership program fosters responsible, eco-friendly, active, creative, and healthy behavior. Students are encouraged to participate in events that strengthen teamwork, problem-solving, and communication within the student assembly, building practical leadership and collaboration skills.	Leadership & professional Teachers and tutors are experienced professionals fluent in Ukrainian and English. Mentors and tutors work with each student and respond to interests, abilities and pace. Staff undergo multi-stage selection, testing, mandatory training and certification, plus annual attestation.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school is equipped with modern classrooms and spaces for sports, dance, and assembly, an art studio, vocal lessons, and instruction in playing musical instruments, all within a safe environment. Innovative educational technologies (iPads, MacBooks, 3D printers, robotics) and a dedicated science lab support hands-on STEAM learning. After-school clubs run from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM, and school camps provide balanced physical and creative activities during holidays.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school culture is built on trust, mutual respect, openness, responsibility and collaboration. The environment is safe and eco-friendly for teachers and students. Physical education is included as a component of the New Ukrainian School program.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision Two integrated programs exist: Cambridge-based international program taught in English and the New Ukrainian School (NUSh) program. The international program uses English for core subjects (including Maths, Science, and Global Perspectives), while NUSh components are taught in Ukrainian (Ukrainian Language and Literature, Art & Design, Geography, History, Music, Physical Education). Teachers are fluent in both Ukrainian and English to support the bilingual curriculum.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching World School & Lyceum offers bilingual education through two integrated parts: an international program taught in English and the New Ukrainian School (NUSh) program. The international program includes ESL, Maths, Science, ICT, Global Perspectives, and Co-curriculum. The NUSh program covers Ukrainian Language and Literature, Art & Design, Geography, History, Music, and Physical Education. Teachers are fluent in Ukrainian and English.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1. Submit the admission form. This form is the first step for admission to kindergarten or school. The admissions committee reviews the application and makes decisions regarding inviting parents to an interview with the administration and testing of the child (for primary and middle school). The aim is that at this stage you have enough information about the kindergarten or school, share the school's values, and are interested in continuing your child's education at Ukrainian Global School. Step 2. If invited, participate in the interview with the administration and the child's testing (for primary and middle school). The invitation is based on the review of the application conducted in Step 1. The interview and testing are used to assess fit and readiness for the program. The process reinforces alignment with the school's values and supports planning for the child's educational path at Ukrainian Global School.	Admissions 1. Online registration for a meeting with the school. Parents submit online registration to schedule an introductory meeting with school representatives. 2. Introductory meeting with school representatives. The meeting is with school staff to discuss the school's programs and the applicant's interests. 3. Signing the Contract (Addenda). The contract and any addenda are signed to formalize enrollment terms. 4. Entrance testing and interview with the child and parents. The child and parents participate in an entrance test and an interview to assess fit with the program. 5. Payment of the admission fee and tuition according to the schedule chosen by the parents. The admission fee and tuition are paid according to the parent's chosen schedule. 6. Preparation of documents required for admission. Parents prepare the documents required for admission and submit them. 7. Enrollment of the student for the academic year and a meeting with the class teacher. The school enrolls the student for the academic year and arranges a meeting with the assigned class teacher.
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