Online School & Homeschool in Ukraine

Live online Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, Pearson Edexcel, IB Diploma, American AP, and Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD through a partner school) for Ukrainian families — Kyiv (Grammarly + GitLab + MacPaw + Preply tech + Ministry of Digital Transformation), Lviv (SoftServe HQ + EPAM + Intellias + N-iX western Ukraine tech capital + Ukrainian Catholic University), Kharkiv (NIX Solutions + GlobalLogic Ukraine Hitachi-owned + EPAM tech), Dnipro (Interpipe + Metinvest industrial + tech), Odesa (Luxoft Ukraine + Port of Odesa maritime + UNESCO historic centre), and Ivano-Frankivsk (western Ukraine safe haven receiving internally displaced families). Distance learning fully legal under Law "On Complete General Secondary Education" (2020) and expanded martial law provisions since 2022.

From USD 423/month (personalized pricing). Small live classes 4-6 students. Serves: (1) Ukrainian families in-country wanting international pathway alongside free state "All-Ukrainian Online School" (Всеукраїнська школа онлайн); (2) Ukrainian refugee families abroad (Poland, Germany, UK, Czech Republic, Canada, USA) maintaining consistent curriculum through host country moves; (3) tech corporate rotational families (Grammarly, GitLab Ukraine, MacPaw, Preply, Ajax Systems Kyiv, SoftServe + EPAM Ukraine + Intellias + N-iX Lviv, NIX Solutions + GlobalLogic Ukraine Kharkiv, Luxoft Odesa) many with international rotational cycles; (4) Ukrainian returnee families rebuilding after war; (5) Ukrainian students targeting UK Russell Group + US Ivy League + Canadian U15 + German uni-assist + Polish public universities with Ukrainian student scholarships. Discounted rates for refugee and internally displaced families on request. Close EET / EAT time zone alignment.

Where our Ukrainian families are

Smartious serves Ukrainian families across six Ukrainian cities plus diaspora locations. Kyiv (capital + Grammarly + GitLab + MacPaw + Preply + Reface AI + Ajax Systems tech + Ministry of Digital Transformation + Pechersk PSI + Podil BISU + Kyiv International KIS historic international schools). Lviv (Silicon Valley of western Ukraine — SoftServe HQ 13,000+ pre-war employees + EPAM Ukraine + Intellias + N-iX + Sigma Software + Ukrainian Catholic University + Ivan Franko National University Ukraine's oldest 1661 + major destination for internally displaced families). Kharkiv (pre-war second-largest city — NIX Solutions + GlobalLogic Ukraine Hitachi-owned + EPAM Kharkiv + V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University Ukraine's second-oldest 1804 + substantial war disruption with many families displaced). Dnipro (pre-war fourth-largest — Interpipe steel + Metinvest steel/mining + Oles Honchar National University + hub for internally displaced families from eastern regions). Odesa (Black Sea port — Luxoft Ukraine + Port of Odesa maritime grain export + Odesa National University + UNESCO Heritage in Danger status January 2023). Ivano-Frankivsk (western Ukraine safe haven — Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University + growing tech + major internally displaced destination). Plus Ukrainian refugee family diaspora in Poland (~1.5M refugees), Germany (~1M), UK (~200K), Czech Republic (~350K), Canada (~250K), USA (~200K) — all served through consistent online delivery regardless of host country.

Homeschool laws and regulation in Ukraine

UKRAINIAN LEGAL FRAMEWORK: Ukrainian Law "On Complete General Secondary Education" (2020) explicitly permits family education (сімейна освіта) and distance learning (дистанційне навчання). Martial law provisions since 2022 have expanded acceptance of all forms of remote learning. Ukrainian families in-country can freely enrol with online schools including Smartious. Ukrainian refugee families abroad should also observe host country registration rules for children in host country school systems.

Law "On Complete General Secondary Education" (2020)

Ukrainian law explicitly recognizes family education (сімейна освіта) and distance learning (дистанційне навчання) as legitimate educational pathways. Parents may register children with accredited providers including foreign online schools.

Martial law provisions since February 2022

Since Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science has expanded acceptance of all forms of remote learning to enable education continuity for displaced children. The state "All-Ukrainian Online School" (Всеукраїнська школа онлайн) provides free Ukrainian curriculum online.

Diaspora family host country rules

Ukrainian refugee families abroad should also observe host country registration rules. Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, UK have varying requirements for refugee children in host country school systems. Many families combine host country school attendance with Smartious international curriculum for pathway options.

Cambridge / IB / American qualification recognition

Ukrainian universities accept Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma directly via Bologna process alignment. UK, US, Canadian, German, and Polish universities accept these qualifications standardly.

Post-war returnee planning

Ukrainian families planning post-war return maintain international qualifications for children's future international mobility. Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma provide portable credentials independent of post-war Ukrainian education system evolution.

Why Ukraine families choose Smartious

Education continuity through war disruption

Ukrainian families moving Kharkiv → Lviv → Warsaw → Berlin → potentially back to Ukraine maintain same Cambridge/IB curriculum with same teachers and cohort throughout all relocations. Cross-country cohort provides social continuity.

Distance learning fully legal in Ukraine

Ukrainian law explicitly permits family education and distance learning. Martial law provisions expanded acceptance. No legal barriers.

Complement to free state Ukrainian online school

Smartious does NOT compete with free "All-Ukrainian Online School" — adds international pathway alongside free state curriculum. Many families use both.

Close EET / EAT time zone alignment

Ukraine is 1 hour behind Nairobi in winter and on the same time in summer. Natural morning school-day timing.

UK Russell Group + US Ivy League + Canadian U15 pathway

Cambridge A-Level, IB Diploma, and Ontario OSSD (through our Ontario partner school) provide pathway to premium international destinations.

German uni-assist + Polish public university pathway

Cambridge A-Level accepted by German public universities via uni-assist (free tuition for EU citizens + Ukrainians on temporary protection status) and Polish public universities (with Ukrainian student scholarships). Highly relevant for Ukrainian refugee families in Poland and Germany.

Kyiv tech corporate rotation portability

Grammarly, GitLab Ukraine, MacPaw, Preply, Reface, Ajax Systems rotational cycles supported through international postings.

Lviv Silicon Valley of western Ukraine tech rotation

SoftServe (13,000+ pre-war employees), EPAM Ukraine, Intellias, N-iX, Sigma Software rotational cycles supported.

Kharkiv + Odesa tech corporate portability

NIX Solutions + GlobalLogic Ukraine Kharkiv, Luxoft Odesa rotational cycles supported through international relocations.

Ukrainian returnee curriculum continuity

Ukrainian families planning post-war return maintain international qualifications for children.

Discounted rates for refugee + internally displaced

Smartious offers discounted rates for Ukrainian refugee families and internally displaced families on request through consultation. Sibling discounts 15-25%.

Ukrainian language + English bilingual capacity

Cambridge IGCSE Ukrainian as Foreign Language available. Multi-language families welcome. Curriculum in English (Cambridge/IB/American) with Ukrainian identity support.

Fees and admission

From USD 423/month for Primary, payable termly; varies by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition: USD 15/hour.

Virtual school for Ukrainian families

Frequently asked questions

Is online school and homeschool legal in Ukraine?

Yes. Ukrainian Law "On Complete General Secondary Education" (2020) explicitly permits family education (сімейна освіта) and distance learning (дистанційне навчання). Martial law provisions since 2022 have expanded acceptance of all forms of remote learning. No legal barriers to online school enrolment.

How does Smartious compare to the free state "All-Ukrainian Online School"?

The state "All-Ukrainian Online School" (Всеукраїнська школа онлайн) provides free Ukrainian curriculum online. Smartious does NOT compete with this on price and does not attempt to. Smartious adds an international pathway (Cambridge, IB, American, OSSD) in English opening UK Russell Group + US Ivy League + Canadian U15 + German uni-assist + Polish public university destinations. Many families use both — free state Ukrainian curriculum + Smartious international pathway.

We are Ukrainian refugee family in Poland/Germany/UK — how does Smartious help?

Consistent Cambridge/IB/American curriculum regardless of host country. Family moving Warsaw → Berlin → potentially back to Ukraine continues same curriculum through all moves. Cambridge examinations at British Council Warsaw, Berlin, or London. Discounted rates available for refugee families on request.

Can Cambridge A-Level be used for Polish universities with Ukrainian student scholarships?

Yes. Polish public universities accept Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma. Many offer substantial scholarships for Ukrainian students (partial or full tuition covered). Highly relevant pathway for Ukrainian refugee families in Poland.

Can Cambridge A-Level be used for German public universities?

Yes. German public universities accept Cambridge A-Level via uni-assist. German universities are free for EU citizens including Ukrainians on temporary protection status (enhanced access currently available).

We are Grammarly / GitLab Ukraine / MacPaw / SoftServe / EPAM Ukraine / NIX Solutions tech family. Does Smartious support us?

Yes, this is one of Smartious's clearest Ukraine use cases. Ukrainian tech corporate rotational cycles supported through international postings without curriculum switching.

Where do Ukrainian students sit Cambridge examinations?

British Council Warsaw (primary for Polish diaspora), Berlin, London, plus Kyiv when conditions permit. Smartious handles registration logistics regardless of current family location.

What are Smartious fees for Ukrainian families?

Personalized pricing based on family situation, curriculum choice, class size preference, and enrolment period. Starting from USD 423/month. Discounted rates available for refugee and internally displaced families through consultation. Sibling discounts 15-25%.

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