International Baccalaureate (IB) - Pechersk School International (PSI Kyiv)

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

Welcome to a global approach to learning.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation, created in Switzerland in 1968, that partners with schools worldwide to deliver high-quality, challenging education.

At Pechersk School International, we have proudly offered IB programmes since 2000. We are also the only school in Ukraine authorised to offer three IB programmes - providing a seamless educational journey for students from 3 to 18 years old.

Photo: First students of Pechersk School International, in 1995.

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Why Choose

the IB?

The IB empowers students to take charge of their own learning, building the confidence and skills they need to thrive.

Here is how it compares to traditional education:

Exploring Curiosity

Developing Critical Thinking

Building a Global Perspective

The Learning Journey

As the only school in Ukraine offering a full IB continuum, we provide three core programmes tailored to your child's age and development:

Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3 to 12

Children discover the world and learn how to ask the right questions.

Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11 to 16

Students connect their school subjects to real-world issues and build personal responsibility.

Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 15 to 19

Older students receive advanced preparation for university and independent adult life.

Building Character

(The IB Learner Profile)

Academic success is important, but being a good person matters just as much. The IB Learner Profile is a set of ten qualities we help students develop across all ages and programmes.

For example, we teach students to be:

Inquirers

Nurturing curiosity and a love of learning.

Knowledgeable

Building understanding across a wide range of subjects.

Thinkers

Using critical and creative thinking to solve problems.

Communicators

Expressing ideas confidently and in more than one language.

Principled

Acting with honesty, fairness and respect.

Open-minded

Appreciating their own culture and the views of others.

Caring

Showing empathy and making a positive difference.

Risk-takers

Approaching challenges with confidence and resilience.

Balanced

Managing well-being and making healthy choices.

Reflective

Thoughtfully considering their learning and experiences.

The IB Diploma is respected and recognised by top universities around the world, including in Ukraine, Europe, the UK, and North America.

Universities actively seek out IB graduates because they arrive ready to research, write, and manage their time independently. In fact, IB students enjoy an 18% higher acceptance rate at Ivy League schools and a 22% higher rate at other elite universities.

Resource: Cremson Education

Photo: Class of 2026, Graduation ceremony.

University Destinations

PSI students continue their education at top universities around the world.

Speaking the language of the IB

Educational terms can sometimes be confusing. Here is a quick guide to help you understand the language we use at PSI. Tap any term to see what it means.