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Welcome to
Pechersk School International
A Place Where We Belong
Admissions
The first full IB World School in Ukraine
Pechersk School International (PSI Kyiv) is a not-for-profit international school that was opened in Kyiv in 1995 by a group of parents seeking a genuinely international education for their children.
Today, 30 years later, PSI is the only school in Ukraine that has authorisation to teach the three International Baccalaureate ® (IB) programmes: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.
In addition to that, PSI offers an additional general education programme accepted by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
Our core values
Pechersk School International is more than just a school, it is a place where we belong. These values reflect our principles and embody our practices and mission as an International School.
Integrity, Honesty, Trust
We value acting on strong moral principles that build trust within our community.
Respect, Empathy
We value respect and understanding for each other’s individualities, cultures, beliefs, ideas.
Belonging
We value a community where everyone is safe, included, appreciated and feels free to be themselves.
Happiness, Joy
We value a joyful environment that promotes a happy and motivated community.
Passion, Courage
We value creativity, inspiration, risk-taking, and passion in everything we do.
Voice, Agency
We value voice, choice and agency in empowering the ownership of learning.
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Discover our programmes
We offer a continuum of international education for children of all ages, from 3 to 18 years.
3-5 years
Early Years
At PSI's Early Years Centre, we embrace the enriching philosophy of 'learning through play, guided by the International Baccalaureate's (IB®) Primary Years Programme (PYP).
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6-10 years
Primary School
At Primary School, our dedication to student agency is propelled by the IB® Primary Years Programme (PYP). Through inquiry‒based learning, we empower students, fostering a sense of responsibility and ownership in their educational journey.
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11-18 years
Secondary School
At PSI Secondary School, our students participate in a personalised, inquiry‒based programmes (IB® Middle Years Programme and IB® Diploma Programme) crafted around their needs and graduation goals.
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What is our focus
We believe that meaningful learning begins with safety, trust and connection.
That is why our approach is built on four interconnected pillars: physical safety, psychological safety, social-emotional learning, and a strong academic culture.
Physical safety
Social- Emotional learning
Psychological safety
Academic culture
Ready to begin?
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Choose your pathway – you can schedule a call to learn more about our school or begin your application right away, with or without a consultation.
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Tetiana
Admissions Manager
Save contact details of our Admissions office:
Email
admissions@psi.kyiv.ua
*Kindly note office hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
Voices of our community
PSI is a truly unique and exceptional school: an international curriculum, engaging teaching approaches, excellent facilities, and incredibly professional and inspiring teachers and staff.
But most importantly, all three of my children go to school with joy!
Mother of a Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 7 Students
Pechersk School International was one of the reasons we came back to Ukraine during the war.
Mother of a Grade 6 Student
It's a great school! The quality of teaching, the quality of learning, and their values.
We have been to several private schools, but at Pechersk School International you feel the difference and understand what modern education should really be like.
Mother of a Grade 12 Student
Invaluable support and warmth we received during the adaptation period at PSI was extremelly helpful.
Mother of a Kindergarten student
Our family has experienced various schools in Spain (British system), as well as private schools in Kharkiv and Kyiv (Ukraine), and I can confidently say that... Pechersk School International is the best educational institution we have encountered!
The atmosphere in which our children learn combines freedom of self-expression with high academic standards.
Mother of a Grade 2 and 6 Students
University Destinations
PSI students continue their education at top universities around the world.
Our graduates have been accepted into leading institutions in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and the UAE, pursuing diverse fields of study.
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New York University Abu Dhabi logo in English and Arabic, with a purple square emblem featuring a torch.
University of Cambridge logo with crest and black text.
McGill University logo with red shield and three small birds, "McGill" in large red text, "UNIVERSITY" below.
Black "ETH zürich" logo with "ETH" in bold and "zürich" in italics.
LSE logo: red square with white "LSE", beside "THE LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE".
Imperial College London logo with crest.
Harvard University logo with red crest and "VERI TAS" on books, "HARVARD UNIVERSITY" text beside it.
ANU The Australian National University logo with a blue shield depicting waves and a golden crest.
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General Enquiries
Phone number
+380 44 377 52 92
Our address
Viktora Zabily 7A, 03039, Kyiv, Ukraine
info@psi.kyiv.ua
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Accreditations
Founded in 1995, PSI Kyiv is the first school in Ukraine that gained authorisation to teach the three International Baccalaureate ® (IB) programmes.
PSI have been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) since 2003.