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.
National capital · 3M pre-war metro · Grammarly HQ + GitLab Ukraine + MacPaw + Preply + Ajax Systems + Reface AI + Ministry of Digital Transformation · pre-war international schools Pechersk School International (PSI), Kyiv International School (KIS), British International School Ukraine (BISU), Kyiv Meridian International School
Cultural + tech capital of western Ukraine · 720K city (~1M metro) · SoftServe HQ (13,000+ pre-war employees) + EPAM Ukraine + Intellias + N-iX + Sigma Software · Ukrainian Catholic University · relative safety attracting refugee families and relocated tech corporate
Second-largest pre-war Ukrainian city · 1.4M pre-war metro · NIX Solutions + GlobalLogic Ukraine (Hitachi-owned) + EPAM Kharkiv tech · V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University · substantial war disruption — many families displaced
Fourth-largest pre-war Ukrainian city · 1M pre-war metro · industrial + tech · Interpipe + Metinvest + various tech operations · Oles Honchar Dnipro National University
Black Sea port city · 1M pre-war metro · Luxoft Ukraine tech + Port of Odesa maritime + Odesa National University · UNESCO World Heritage historic centre
Western Ukraine safe haven · 240K city · growing tech sector · Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University · relatively unaffected by direct war impact, has received substantial internally displaced population
How Smartious compares to top Ukraine schools
Ukrainian families researching online school options face a distinctive market. State-provided "All-Ukrainian Online School" (Всеукраїнська школа онлайн) is FREE Ukrainian curriculum online — Smartious does NOT compete with this on price and does not attempt to. Smartious offers a distinct value: Cambridge / Edexcel / IB / American / Ontario OSSD international curriculum in English, providing pathway to UK Russell Group + US Ivy League + Canadian U15 + German uni-assist + Polish public universities. UK-based competitors (CHS Online at £10,950/year, King's InterHigh at £8-15K/year, Wolsey Hall self-paced at £4-7K/year) also serve Ukrainian refugee families in the UK but at premium pricing. Smartious personalized pricing from USD 400/month provides a more accessible international pathway for Ukrainian families regardless of current location.
| School | Curriculum | Fees (UAH/year) | Status / Rating | Reality check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
All-Ukrainian Online School (Всеукраїнська школа онлайн) Ukraine (state) | Ukrainian state curriculum | N/A | 4.5 | Free state-provided Ukrainian curriculum online — Smartious complements rather than competes |
Pechersk School International (PSI Kyiv) Pechersk Kyiv | IB PYP + MYP + DP | ~USD 13,000-23,900 | 4.6 | Historic pre-war Kyiv international school, war disruption has changed physical operations |
Kyiv International School (KIS) Pechersk Kyiv | American Curriculum + AP + IB | ~AED 55,000-92,000 | 4.7 | Historic Kyiv American school serving US Embassy + diplomatic corps, war disruption impact |
British International School Ukraine (BISU) Podil Kyiv | English National + IGCSE + A-Level | ~USD 10,900-19,600 | 4.5 | Historic pre-war Kyiv British international school |
Cambridge Home School Online (CHS Online, UK-based) Online (UK-based) | Cambridge + Edexcel IGCSE + A-Level | ~USD 13,860 | 4.7 | UK online school market leader, live small-group ISI accredited, serves Ukrainian refugee families in UK |
King's InterHigh (UK-based) Online (UK-based) | Cambridge + IB Primary Years | ~USD 10,100-19,000 | 4.5 | UK online school serving international families |
Wolsey Hall Oxford (self-paced) Online (UK-based) | Cambridge (self-paced only) | ~USD 5,060-8,860 | 4 | Self-paced only — no live classes |
Crimson Global Academy (NZ) Online (NZ-based) | Cambridge + AP + IB | ~EUR 13,750-22,900 | 4.5 | Premium tier competitor |
Smartious Online School (Ukraine via online delivery) Delivered to Ukraine + diaspora | Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, IB DP, AP, Ontario OSSD, Kenya CBC | from USD 4,800+/year | 4.8 | Live small-group 4-6 pupils, discounted rates for refugee + internally displaced families, Ontario OSSD via CCIS partnership + perfect EET / EAT time zone alignment |
Fee ranges reflect published 2026 tuition for Year 7-13 across the school's tier structure. Specific fees vary by year group and additional school charges (registration, capital fee, books, transport, uniforms). Smartious USD pricing translates to fixed UAH via the peg.
Homeschool laws & regulatory framework in the 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
Reasons grounded in the realities of Ukraine education — local school capacity constraints, corporate transfer and diplomatic timing, commute and logistics, currency stability, and the curriculum portability that mobile expat and dual-nationality families need.
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.
Perfect EET / EAT time zone alignment
Ukraine and Nairobi same time zone in winter, 1 hour apart in summer. Natural morning school-day timing.
UK Russell Group + US Ivy League + Canadian U15 pathway
Cambridge A-Level, IB Diploma, and Ontario OSSD (via CCIS partnership) 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.
What you can verify about Smartious
We publish only facts we can substantiate — operational history, curriculum coverage, teacher base, and infrastructure. No invented testimonials or pass-rate claims.
Founder-led education company
Founded 2019 by Alfred Ouko (BEd Mathematics & Physics). Smartious operates a full teaching team of 11 with two international-standard operational centres established 2022 and 2023. Not a marketplace, not a freelance network.
Two operational centres
Live teaching is delivered to Ukraine families from two international-standard operational centres, established 2022 and 2023. Teachers work from professional academic facilities with accountability and infrastructure beyond marketplace or freelance models.
Cambridge-trained PGCE specialists
Teachers are PGCE-qualified subject specialists with Cambridge International training. Subject specialism means a Chemistry teacher teaches only Chemistry — not generalist primary-style teaching.
14+ countries served
Active students in Ukraine and 13 other markets across Eastern Europe, the diaspora, and East Africa. Verifiable through cross-country cohort interaction in live classes.
Ontario Diploma (OSSD) partnership
Smartious students can earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma through our partnership with Canadian Cross International School (Ontario-inspected private school). The OSSD is recognised by Canadian universities (OUAC), US universities (Common Application), UK universities (UCAS) and globally — particularly valuable for Canadian U15 applications.
5 international curricula
Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level (primary offering), Pearson Edexcel International GCSE & A-Level, IB Diploma Programme, American Curriculum with AP, Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) via Canadian Cross International School partnership. Multiple credential pathways per family.
Live class transparency
Every class is live with recorded sessions for review. Parents can audit class quality directly. This is materially different from pre-recorded video courses with light tutor support.
4.9 from 123+ verified Google reviews
“I am truly impressed by the level of professionalism at Smartious Homeschool and Tuition. The tutors are not only knowledgeable but also very patient and supportive. They create a comfortable learning environment where children feel free to ask questions. My child now enjoys studying and looks forward to every session.”
“What stands out most about Smartious Homeschool and Tuition is their dedication to each learner. They don't rush through topics but ensure the child fully understands before moving forward. The progress my child has made in a short time is impressive. I would definitely recommend them to any parent.”
“Smartious Homeschooling delivers genuinely effective one-on-one instruction. The teachers are patient, consistent, and skilled at identifying and addressing each learner's specific academic gaps. Since enrolling, our child has become more confident, enjoys lessons, and is now performing above grade level. For families in Nairobi seeking a dependable, academically rigorous homeschooling programme with personalised support, Smartious is a standout choice.”
“What I love most about Smartious is how they make learning enjoyable. The tutors use engaging methods that keep children interested throughout the lesson. My child now looks forward to studying instead of avoiding it.”
“I have peace of mind as a Smartious Homeschool parent. No more traffic and early morning rush to school. Smartious are the most organized homeschool providers.”
Reviews above are from our verified Google Business Profile. For Ukraine-specific parent references during your decision-making, request these during your free assessment — we can introduce you to current Ukraine families happy to share their experience directly.
Accreditation, Recognition & University Pathways
Smartious students earn qualifications administered by independent international examination boards. Recognition flows from the board itself — not from the school that delivered the curriculum. Below is the accreditation, examination and verification framework that connects Ukrainian Smartious students to universities worldwide.
Cambridge International
Cambridge Assessment International Education · University of Cambridge
Smartious's primary offer for Ukrainian families. Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10-11) and Cambridge A-Level (Years 12-13) delivered as live online classes with perfect EET / EAT time zone alignment (Nairobi morning teaching = Kyiv morning delivery in winter). Cambridge examinations at British Council Warsaw (primary for Polish diaspora), Berlin, London, plus Kyiv when conditions permit. Pathway accepted by UK Russell Group via UCAS, US Ivy League via Common Application, Canadian U15, German universities via uni-assist, and Polish public universities with Ukrainian student scholarships. Ukrainian universities also accept Cambridge A-Level directly.
Pearson Edexcel International
Pearson · UK Edexcel curriculum adapted for international delivery
International GCSE and International A-Level qualifications, administered by Pearson. Three examination series annually (January, May/June, October/November) providing additional flexibility versus the Cambridge twice-yearly schedule.
International Baccalaureate Organisation
IB Diploma Programme · IBO Geneva
IB Diploma administered by the International Baccalaureate Organisation in Geneva. Recognised by leading universities globally with particularly strong weighting at US Ivy League, US selective liberal arts colleges, Canadian U15 and top European universities.
College Board
American Curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP)
AP courses and examinations administered by the College Board, the US non-profit responsible for the SAT and AP programmes. AP scores are widely recognised by US universities for university credit, plus by Canadian, UK, Australian and many universities worldwide.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Canadian Cross International School · Ontario Ministry of Education
OSSD earned through Smartious's partnership with Canadian Cross International School, an Ontario-inspected private school. Smartious students enrol concurrently with CCIS to complete the OSSD curriculum and credit requirements alongside Cambridge or other pathways. OSSD is one of the most recognised secondary credentials worldwide — particularly strong for Canadian U15 admissions via OUAC, US universities via Common Application, and UK universities via UCAS.
Examination centre arrangements in Ukraine
International examinations require attendance at authorised examination centres on specific dates. In Ukraine, established examination centres serve Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel and other major international qualifications.
Smartious manages examination registration logistics including centre selection, registration paperwork and deadline compliance. Ukrainian students sit Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level examinations at authorised centres — British Council Warsaw (primary for Polish diaspora), Berlin, London, plus Ukraine centres when conditions permit. Smartious handles registration logistics regardless of current family location. Pearson Edexcel offers three examination series per year.
University recognition worldwide
Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, IB Diploma and American AP qualifications are recognised across the major university systems globally.
Ukrainian universities: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, National Technical University "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" (KPI Kyiv, engineering flagship), Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (Ukraine's oldest, 1661), Ukrainian Catholic University Lviv, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (Ukraine's second-oldest, 1804), Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Odesa National University, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University Ivano-Frankivsk. War disruption has affected many Ukrainian universities operationally. Ukrainian families also target international destinations — UK Russell Group (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, UCL, Warwick), US Ivy League + MIT + Stanford, Canadian U15, German public universities (free for EU citizens including Ukrainians on temporary protection status via uni-assist), Polish public universities (offering Ukrainian student scholarships).
Cambridge · Oxford · Imperial College London · UCL · LSE · King's College London · Edinburgh · Manchester · Bristol · Birmingham · Warwick · Durham · the Russell Group · the broader UK system via UCAS
Harvard · Yale · Princeton · Columbia · Penn · Brown · Dartmouth · Cornell · Amherst · Williams · Pomona · UC Berkeley · UCLA · Michigan · Virginia · top liberal arts and public research universities via the Common Application
Toronto · McGill · UBC · McMaster · Waterloo · Western · Queen's · the U15 research universities · OUAC for Ontario applications
Melbourne · Sydney · ANU · Monash · Queensland · UWA · Adelaide · UNSW · the Group of Eight via UAC
NYU Abu Dhabi · Sorbonne Abu Dhabi · Khalifa · AUS · AUD · UAE branch campuses · KFUPM · KAUST · KSU · KAU · Saudi national universities · Education City Doha (Georgetown · Northwestern · CMU · Cornell · Texas A&M · HEC Paris · UCL)
Berlin Humboldt · Munich LMU · Heidelberg · RWTH Aachen · TU Munich · French Grandes Écoles · Amsterdam · Leiden · Utrecht · Bologna · Sapienza · ETH Zurich · EPFL
How universities verify qualifications
Universities verify Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, IB Diploma and American AP qualifications directly with the issuing examination boards through standard verification services — Cambridge International Verification of Awards, Pearson's Verification of Results, the IB Organisation's verification service, and the College Board AP Score Reporting service. The qualification's credibility comes from the examination board itself, which is why these qualifications are equally valid whether earned at a physical school or through Smartious.
Curriculum approaches we offer Ukrainian families
British Curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level · Pearson Edexcel
Cambridge IGCSE: Years 10-11, eight to ten subjects. Cambridge A-Level: Years 12-13, three or four subjects in depth. Pearson Edexcel as British alternative with three examination series annually.
Ukrainian families targeting international university pathway. Best fit for: (1) Ukrainian families in-country adding international curriculum alongside free state Ukrainian online school; (2) Ukrainian refugee families abroad (Poland, Germany, UK, Czech Republic, Canada, USA) maintaining consistent curriculum through host country changes; (3) tech corporate rotational families (Grammarly, GitLab Ukraine, MacPaw, SoftServe, EPAM Ukraine, Intellias, N-iX, NIX Solutions, GlobalLogic Ukraine, Luxoft); (4) Ukrainian students targeting UK Russell Group + US Ivy League + Canadian U15 + German uni-assist + Polish public universities.
Live online classes EET/EEST 9 AM – 12 PM (matching Nairobi 9 AM – 12 PM teaching in winter — perfect time zone alignment). Small groups 4-6 students. Cambridge examinations at Warsaw/Berlin/London/Kyiv centres.
IB Diploma Programme
International Baccalaureate Organisation
Grades 11-12. Six subjects (three Higher Level, three Standard Level), plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay (4,000-word independent research paper), and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS).
Ukrainian families targeting IB Diploma's breadth. Best fit for families targeting US Ivy League + Canadian U15 + holistic university applications.
Live online IB DP classes across all six subject groups plus Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay supervision.
American Curriculum
College Board · AP · SAT & ACT
US high school curriculum through Grade 12. Advanced Placement courses Grades 9-12 with college-level subject specialisation. SAT or ACT preparation integrated alongside curriculum delivery.
Ukrainian families targeting US universities via Common Application. Best fit for families with US ties, tech corporate rotational to US destinations, or Ukrainian returnee planning families targeting US education.
American Curriculum with AP courses Grades 9-12, SAT/ACT preparation, Common App essay coaching.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
OSSD · via Canadian Cross International School partnership
Grades 9-12 Ontario curriculum delivered through Smartious's partnership with Canadian Cross International School (Ontario-inspected private secondary school). Students complete the 30 credits required for OSSD including the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) and 40 community involvement hours.
Ukrainian families targeting Canadian U15 universities (Toronto, McGill, UBC, McMaster, Waterloo, Western, Queen's) via OUAC, US universities via the Common Application, UK universities via UCAS, and Australian universities. The OSSD is particularly strong for direct Canadian university applications because students apply as Ontario secondary graduates rather than international students.
Live online instruction by qualified subject teachers, concurrent enrolment with Canadian Cross International School for official OSSD transcripting, Ontario course codes (ENG4U, MHF4U, SCH4U etc.) recorded against each student. CCIS issues the official Ontario diploma and transcript on successful completion of the OSSD requirements.
Primary, Secondary & Sixth Form
Primary Programmes
Ages 5-11 · Years 1-6 · Grades 1-5 · IB PYP
Cambridge Primary, Common Core or IB Primary Years Programme. Live classes are age-appropriate in length (40-50 minutes), scheduled in your local EET / EEST time zone to suit Primary-age attention spans. Small group sizes support individual attention. Weekly parent dashboards and monthly written reports cover academic and developmental progress.
Secondary Programmes
Years 7-11 · Grades 6-11
Lower Secondary (Years 7-9) builds the foundations for IGCSE entry. IGCSE Years (10-11) cover eight to ten subjects with examination registration at Cambridge Assessment International Education authorised centres. One-on-one subject choice consultation at IGCSE entry aligns subjects with university targets. Mid-year arrivals accepted with academic catch-up support.
Sixth Form & University Preparation
Years 12-13 · Grades 11-12
Ukrainian universities accept Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma directly, plus via Bologna process alignment. UK Russell Group via UCAS with October 15 Oxbridge early deadline. US Ivy League + UC system via Common Application with SAT/ACT + AP portfolio consideration. Canadian U15 via OUAC (Ontario Secondary School Diploma pathway through CCIS partnership particularly relevant). German public universities via uni-assist — currently offering enhanced access for Ukrainian students on temporary protection status. Polish public universities via direct application, with many offering substantial scholarships for Ukrainian students (partial or full tuition covered under current programmes). Personalised university guidance sessions with the Head of Academics including UCAS personal statement coaching, Oxbridge admissions test preparation (MAT, PAT, ENGAA, TSA, HAT), Common App essay coaching, plus specific Polish and German university application support for Ukrainian students.
Eight reasons Ukrainian families choose Smartious
Each reason is grounded in something verifiable — not in marketing claims.
Experienced international educators
Subject-specific degree-qualified teaching staff with cumulative experience across Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, IB Diploma and American Curriculum. Many hold advanced teaching credentials including PGCE, Cambridge PDT certification, or national teaching registration in their home jurisdiction.
Personalised learning plans
Every student begins with an initial assessment. The learning plan that follows is tailored to academic level, subject preferences, target universities and family situation — not a one-size-fits-all schedule.
Academic assessments
Initial diagnostic assessment. Weekly informal assessment within classes. Monthly formal assessments. Mock examinations under timed conditions during IGCSE and A-Level years. Results inform teaching adjustments.
Small class sizes
Online tier classes have four to six students. Online Plus has smaller groups. Premium is one-on-one. Class size affects individual attention, question response time, and student speaking time during class.
Progress monitoring
Weekly parent dashboards showing attendance and assessment results. Monthly written subject reports from each teacher. Termly comprehensive reports covering academic progress, study habits and university preparation.
Parent communication
Direct communication with subject teachers and form tutors via the parent portal. Email for admissions and pastoral matters, with response within one business day. Scheduled parent-teacher meetings each term.
Global student community
Live classes bring together students from across 14 countries. Wednesday afternoon enrichment programmes — coding, robotics, debate, Model UN, chess, journalism, leadership — develop collaborative learning across geographies.
University admissions guidance
Progressive guidance from Year 10 onwards. UCAS, Common Application, OUAC, UAC and direct university application support. Personal statement coaching, interview preparation and offer-management guidance.
Alfred Ouko
Founder, Smartious Homeschool & eSchool
Alfred Ouko is the founder of Smartious Homeschool & eSchool, established in 2019 while studying at the University of Nairobi. He has grown the organisation from a tuition support service into an international online school serving families across 14 countries, including Alfred Ouko founded Smartious in 2019 to make international qualifications (Cambridge, IB, American, Ontario OSSD) accessible to families across emerging markets and international corporate rotational communities at online-delivery fees below traditional international school pricing. Ukrainian families — in-country, refugee, internally displaced, tech corporate rotational, and post-war planning — join students in 23 other countries..
Bachelor of Education (Science) — Mathematics and Physics, University of Nairobi (2022)
- Over six years supporting students through international curriculum pathways — Cambridge International (IGCSE and A-Level), Pearson Edexcel International, IB Diploma Programme, American Curriculum with AP, and homeschooling pathways.
- Direct teaching experience in secondary-level Mathematics and Physics across multiple international curriculum boards.
- Leadership of curriculum development, teacher recruitment and academic standards across Smartious's two international-standard operational centres and online programmes serving Ukraine families.
- Specialism in supporting students through university admissions to Alfred holds a BEd in Mathematics and Physics — Smartious's Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma STEM subjects are led personally when needed. Head of Academics supervises university placement strategy per family across UK Russell Group (UCAS + Oxbridge coaching), US Ivy League (Common App + SAT/ACT), Canadian U15 (OUAC via OSSD pathway), German uni-assist (particularly relevant for Ukrainian students on temporary protection status), and Polish public universities (with Ukrainian student scholarship focus)..
“International curriculum mastery is achievable for students from any background when subject specialists, small class sizes, and individual academic plans are combined with the discipline and structure good schools provide.”
Common questions from Ukraine families
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 400/month. Discounted rates available for refugee and internally displaced families through consultation. Sibling discounts 15-25%.
Ukrainian students join a 14+ country global cohort
Live classes bring together students from across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and Asia. A Ukraine student in our Year 11 IGCSE Mathematics class will be alongside peers in Cairo, Dubai, Bangkok, Seoul, Casablanca and Kigali. The Wednesday enrichment programmes (debate, Model UN, robotics, journalism) operate as one global classroom rather than thirteen separate national ones.