Pechersk School International (Печерська міжнародна школа)

Welcome to

Pechersk School International

PSI Kyiv is more than just a school, it is a place where we belong

Pechersk School International (PSI Kyiv) is a non-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, PSI is the first and 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

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.

Discover our programmes

3-5 YEARS

Kindergarten

At PSI Kindergarten, we embrace the enriching philosophy of 'learning through play, guided by the International Baccalaureate's (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP).

6-12 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.

12-18 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.

Official license

Ukrainian School

PSI is the only international school in Ukraine with approval from the Ukrainian School of External Studies to offer an additional general education programme accepted by the Ministry of Education of Ukraine.

Voices of our community

Read what PSI parents say about their experience at PSI

Pechersk School International was one of the reasons we came back to Ukraine.

Even during air-raid alerts, I am totally relaxed when my daughter is at the school.

Julia

Grade 5

Excellent school! Both my children have attended for the past 12 years.

PSI offers a quality international education with lots of opportunities for the social development of children and families.

Tawnia

Parent of Alumni

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 (PSI) is the best educational institution we have encountered!

The atmosphere in which our children learn combines freedom of self-expression with high academic standards.

Aleksandra

Grade 1 and 5

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.

Tetiana

Grade 11

Pechersk School International was one of the reasons we came back to Ukraine.

Even during air-raid alerts, I am totally relaxed when my daughter is at the school.

Julia

Grade 5

Excellent school! Both my children have attended for the past 12 years.

PSI offers a quality international education with lots of opportunities for the social development of children and families.

Tawnia

Parent of Alumni

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 (PSI) is the best educational institution we have encountered!

The atmosphere in which our children learn combines freedom of self-expression with high academic standards.

Aleksandra

Grade 1 and 5

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.

Tetiana

Grade 11

A few facts about PSI Kyiv

School with legacy

PSI opened its doors for the first time to students in Kyiv in August 1995.

Non-for-profit status

PSI Kyiv operates as a non-for-profit organisation, meaning that any revenues are reinvested into the school to enhance educational programmes and facilities,.

Bombshelter Spaces

We have three equipped and authorised bombshelter spaces for students and members of our community.

Co-curricular Programme

At PSI, we nurture passions. We offer approximately eleven co-curricular activities each week, which change with the seasons and adjusted based on student interests.

IB World School

Pechersk School International has been an International Baccalaureate (IB) school for more than 20 years. We are the only school in Ukraine to offer three IB programmes.

Multinational community

Our students come from nine different nationalities, reflecting our diverse and inclusive community. We are a growing, medium-sized international school.

Class size

The maximum class size at PSI, including Kindergarten, is twenty-two students.

Languages

Our students learn four additional languages: Ukrainian, English, French, and Spanish.

Where do PSI students go to university?

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.