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British International School Ukraine - Pechersk Campus

Ukraine, Kyiv

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Ukrainian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Ukrainian, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The British International School Ukraine, Pechersk Campus, is a private bilingual international school in Kyiv for ages 3 to 18. Located at 1 Andriia Verkhohliada Street, it delivers a dual British/Ukrainian curriculum with Cambridge Pathway taught in English alongside Ukrainian provisions. The campus is Cambridge-authorised and offers Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE/GCSE and A Levels. English-medium instruction is supported by EAL and small class sizes with a dedicated mentor for each student. Facilities include spacious classrooms, outdoor sport areas, and a large site with 24/7 security, CCTV, an equipped shelter and a generator. The environment is bilingual, with on-site wellbeing support from psychologists and three balanced meals daily. Enrichment covers entrepreneurial and leadership programmes, plus arts and music activities. After-school clubs include Art Club and football; the school participates in Voices Around the World. Pechersk is the first Cambridge-authorised school in Ukraine.

1 Andriia Verkhohliada (formerly Dragomyrova) Street, Kyiv, 01103

The Essentials

British International School Ukraine - Pechersk Campus has instruction in English, Ukrainian.

Location
Kyiv Pechersk Campus is in Kyiv, in the Pechersk district. The address is 1 Verkhohliada Andriia Street (formerly Drahomyrova Street). The BISU network includes Pechersk Kindergarten and Pechersk Primary and Secondary School in Kyiv, Nyvky Campus, and Dnipro Campus. The campus is situated on its own grounds with 24/7 security and CCTV surveillance.

Stages
Early Years, Primary and Secondary

Type
Private bilingual international school

Country affiliation
Ukraine
Diving Deeper

Food Options
In-house kitchen provides three well-balanced meals every day.

Governance and Ownership
The British International School, Ukraine operates two Kyiv campuses and one in Dnipro and is Cambridge Assessment-accredited. It is a COBIS member and part of the Black Sea Schools Group. Ms Olga Zastavna is the founder and Board Chair; Vitaliy Korsunov is the Director of Pechersk School.
Fees
Application / admission fees

- An upfront admission/application fee is charged for new students; this fee is treated separately from tuition and historically has been payable in full at the point of enrolment.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Detailed tuition fee schedules by year group and per term are not published publicly. The school sets tuition according to the child's Year group and requires families to obtain current tuition amounts directly from the school. No per-term or per‑year numeric fee table for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year is publicly available to reproduce here.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's published information indicates that tuition depends on the year group; specific billing schedules (for example, annual versus termly invoicing, instalment options, payment deadlines, penalties for late payment) are not published in a public fee table. Families receive current billing terms and deadlines from the school at offer/contract stage.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The Pechersk campus operates as a day school; boarding accommodation is not provided. Therefore no boarding fees apply at this campus.

Other costs and additional charges

- No comprehensive public list of additional mandatory charges (uniform, exams, learning materials, instrument/music lessons, school trips, after‑school clubs, transport, insurance) is published with fixed prices. A short-term Trial Week offer for Early Years was published with a charge of €300 for a full day and €150 for a half day; this Trial Week charge is separate from standard tuition.

Refund information

- No publicly published, detailed refund or withdrawal policy with specific refund percentages and deadlines is available in a public fee schedule. Historical communications show that admissions charges were treated separately from tuition discounts in at least one past academic‑year communication, but a formal refund/withdrawal policy with exact conditions and deadlines is not published in an openly available fee table.

Fee payment options

- Specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, local currency, international wire, credit/debit card, online payment portal) are not listed in a public fee schedule. Contact details for the Pechersk campus are published for families to obtain current payment instructions and invoicing.

Academic year note

- Enrollment for the 2026/27 academic year at the Pechersk campus is open; however, the school's public pages do not include a downloadable, itemised 2026/27 fee table suitable for direct reproduction here.

Summary of findings (brief)

- The school publishes the types of fees and confirms that tuition varies by Year group, but it does not publish a complete, itemised fee table (per term / per year group) that can be reproduced here. The available, publishable numerical charge found was a Trial Week fee for Early Years; other numeric tuition figures and formal payment/refund terms are not openly published.
Academics

British International School Ukraine - Pechersk Campus teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Dual Curriculum of British/International and Ukrainian education. Cambridge International Pathway is used and Pechersk is the first Cambridge-authorised school in Ukraine. Education runs from Early Years through Secondary, with Cambridge IGCSE/GCSE and the IB Diploma or A-level available.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports the holistic development of a child and fosters social skills. It instills a mindful approach to personal well-being. A dedicated mentor is assigned to each student to assist in achieving academic success. Small class sizes provide individualized attention. A professional school psychologist offers on-site support to children and pastoral care fosters teamwork, active listening, empathy and self-awareness.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
A Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) conducts assessments for children with socialization/psychological issues, learning difficulties, or other special needs. The SENCO coordinates support and appropriate provisions based on assessment findings.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes. All subjects in the Cambridge Pathway are taught in English. The school has earned the Gold EAL Quality Mark Award for its EAL provision.

Mental Wellbeing
A professional school psychologist provides on-site support to children. The school promotes mental wellbeing as part of its pastoral care and daily routines.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe environment with 24-hour security, video surveillance, a robust generator, and well-equipped shelters. These measures support safeguarding and the safety of students on BISU campuses.
Parent Experience

History
The British International School, Ukraine (BISU) was established in 1997, becoming the first school in Ukraine to offer world-class British education to Ukrainian families. BISU is a Cambridge International School and a COBIS member, with a family of three schools in two cities: Kyiv and Dnipro (Pechersk Kindergarten, Pechersk Primary and Secondary School, and Dnipro campuses). The Pechersk campus opened in 2011. BISU has offered a dual British and Ukrainian curriculum, with Cambridge IGCSE and A Level pathways, and remained open through the full-scale invasion, continuing to serve students and families in Ukraine. BISU continues to develop its campuses and curricula to provide British education alongside Ukrainian provisions for its students.

Community
The BISU community is described as vibrant and outward-looking, welcoming children and young people from all over the world. The leadership emphasizes the community as the heart and spirit of the school. The BISU community participates in international opportunities such as COBIS events and global competitions, and the school hosts events like anniversaries, conferences, and student activities that strengthen community ties. The school emphasises values of care, wellbeing, mutual respect, and support within the community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
A bilingual environment allows children to learn English through play. There are spacious classrooms for play and learning, and outdoor sport areas and outdoor playgrounds. The campus has a large site with 24/7 security, CCTV, an equipped shelter, and a generator. There are two Kyiv locations: Shevchenkivskyi district and Pecherskyi district. Three balanced meals are provided daily.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor sport areas and outdoor playgrounds are available. Outdoor spaces support physical activity and active play. Physical education is part of the daily program.

Academic Facilities
The school uses a bilingual programme blending the Cambridge Pathway, with all subjects taught in English, and the Ukrainian Curriculum. Cambridge Pathway and Cambridge IGCSE, with EAL and A Level offerings, are part of the programme. The teaching staff comprises certified award-winning international professionals. There is an individual approach with small class sizes and a dedicated mentor for each student.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Art activities include sculpting, drawing, origami, and scrapbooking. Music lessons are part of the programme. Physical education is included in the daily schedule. Outdoor play includes a trampoline and active games.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The BISU Pechersk campus offers enrichment activities that supplement the academic program and help develop 21st-century skills. Enrichment includes personal growth, entrepreneurial and leadership programmes. Students build responsibility, creativity, critical thinking, decision-making, independence, and the ability to communicate and collaborate. Mentoring from teachers and on-site psychological support tailor learning to individual needs.

Arts & Creative
Music features in the school day with rehearsals for an international competition Voices Around the World. Art club is offered as an after-school activity. The arts programme supports creative expression through these activities.

Social & Hobbies
After-school clubs include Art club and Football at the BISU Pechersk campus. These clubs provide opportunities for creative expression and physical activity and foster social interaction and teamwork.

Leadership & Professional
Entrepreneurial and leadership programmes are part of enrichment activities at BISU. The enrichment activities emphasise skills such as communication, collaboration, creativity, and independence. Mentoring and psychological support accompany learners to aid personal and professional development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
On-site psychologists provide wellbeing support and mentoring to students. After-school clubs include football and music, supporting physical activity and group well-being. The school also provides three well-balanced meals daily in-house, contributing to student wellbeing.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1) Submit the admission application via BISU's enrolment portal. If difficulties filling out the form, contact frontdesk@britishschool.ua or call 044 596 18 28. The Pechersk Early Years and School campus is located at 1 Verkhohliada Andriia Street, Kyiv.
2) Arrange an Individual Tour of Pechersk Early Years and School. The enrolment page lists 'INDIVIDUAL TOUR' as an option for prospective families to visit BISU. The Pechersk campus address and contact details are provided on the enrolment page.
3) Learn about BISU at Open Day events, including Virtual Open Day. During the event, attendees learn about British-style education and opportunities our international diplomas unlock. They meet the school's directors and educators and experience the learning environment through an interactive tour. Questions are answered during the event.
4) Express interest by registering via the Registration Form. The Registration Form includes fields for Your name, Tel, Email, and a campus interest question (Kyiv or Dnipro). Submitting it initiates BISU's follow-up communication.
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