Smartious — Online & Virtual School for Ukrainian Families — IB, IGCSE, Cambridge, Edexcel
Virtual school for Ukrainian families in-country and diaspora. Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, Edexcel, IB Diploma, AP, Ontario OSSD through our Ontario partner school. Education continuity through displacement. Close EET/EAT time zones. Cambridge exams at Warsaw/Berlin/London. Polish + German university pathway with Ukrainian student scholarships. Discounted rates for refugee families. From USD 423/month.
Live small-group classes for Ukrainian families in-country (Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa, Ivano-Frankivsk) and diaspora (Poland, Germany, UK, Czech Republic, Canada, USA). Education continuity through displacement. Cambridge, IB, American, and Ontario OSSD curriculum. Pathway to UK Russell Group, US Ivy League, Canadian U15, German uni-assist, and Polish public universities with Ukrainian student scholarships. Discounted rates for refugee and internally displaced families.
Distance learning fully legal · Close EET/EAT time zones · Discounted rates for refugee & displaced families · From USD 423/month personalized
Four Ukrainian family situations
Ukrainian families in-country
Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa, Ivano-Frankivsk families adding international curriculum (Cambridge, IB, American, OSSD) alongside free state All-Ukrainian Online School. International pathway opens UK/US/Canadian/German/Polish universities.
Ukrainian refugee families abroad
Poland (~1.5M refugees), Germany (~1M), UK (~200K), Czech Republic (~350K), Canada (~250K), USA (~200K) — consistent curriculum through host country moves. Same live classes, same teachers, same cohort regardless of location.
Internally displaced families
Ukrainian families displaced from Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa, Mariupol to Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi, Uzhhorod maintain consistent Cambridge/IB curriculum through relocations. Discounted rates available.
Tech corporate rotational families
Grammarly, GitLab Ukraine, MacPaw, Preply, Ajax Systems (Kyiv), SoftServe HQ, EPAM Ukraine, Intellias, N-iX (Lviv), NIX Solutions, GlobalLogic (Kharkiv), Luxoft (Odesa) rotational families supported through international postings.
Where Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma take Ukrainian students
Polish public universities
Substantial scholarships for Ukrainian students (partial or full tuition). Warsaw University, Jagiellonian Krakow (1364, Poland's oldest), AGH Krakow, Warsaw University of Technology, Wroclaw University. Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma accepted.
German public universities
Free tuition for Ukrainians on temporary protection status via uni-assist. TU Munich, LMU Munich, Heidelberg, Humboldt Berlin, RWTH Aachen, TU Berlin, KIT Karlsruhe. Only administrative semester fees EUR 100-350 apply.
UK Russell Group
Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, UCL, Warwick, Edinburgh via UCAS (Oct 15 Oxbridge early deadline). Cambridge A-Level Further Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry pathway to Oxbridge STEM particularly valued.
US Ivy League + UC system
Common Application with SAT/ACT + AP portfolio. Harvard, Yale, MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, UCLA — competitive pathway with strong scholarship options for Ukrainian students.
Toronto, McGill, UBC, McMaster, Waterloo, Western, Queen's via OUAC. Ontario Secondary School Diploma pathway through our Ontario partner school particularly relevant.
Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma accepted directly by Ukrainian universities via Bologna process alignment. Taras Shevchenko Kyiv, KPI Kyiv, Ivan Franko Lviv, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv.
Built for education continuity through displacement
Consistent curriculum across borders
Family moving Kharkiv → Lviv → Warsaw → Berlin continues same Cambridge/IB curriculum with same teachers and cohort. Cross-country social continuity through repeated relocations.
Close EET / EAT time zone alignment
Ukraine (EET UTC+2, EEST UTC+3 summer) is 1 hour behind Nairobi (EAT UTC+3) in winter and on the same time in summer. Smartious 9 AM Nairobi teaching = 8 AM Kyiv in winter, 9 AM in summer. Natural morning school-day timing.
Complements free state VOS
Smartious does NOT compete with free All-Ukrainian Online School (Всеукраїнська школа онлайн). Adds international pathway alongside free Ukrainian state curriculum. Many families use both.
Distance learning fully legal
Ukrainian Law "On Complete General Secondary Education" (2020) explicitly permits family education (сімейна освіта) and distance learning (дистанційне навчання). Martial law provisions expanded acceptance. No legal barriers.
Polish + German scholarship pathway
Cambridge A-Level opens Polish public universities with Ukrainian student scholarships (partial or full tuition) and German public universities (free for Ukrainians on temporary protection status).
Cambridge exams at diaspora centres
British Council Warsaw (primary for Polish diaspora), Berlin, London, Prague, Rome, Madrid, Toronto, US centres. Kyiv when conditions permit. Smartious handles all registration.
Discounted rates for refugee families
Discounted rates for Ukrainian refugee and internally displaced families handled through consultation on case-by-case basis. A 10% sibling discount applies from the second child.
Ukrainian language + English bilingual
Cambridge IGCSE Ukrainian as Foreign Language available. Curriculum in English (Cambridge/IB/American) with Ukrainian identity support. Multi-language families welcome.
Tech corporate rotation portability
Grammarly, GitLab Ukraine, MacPaw, Preply, SoftServe, EPAM Ukraine rotational families supported through international postings without curriculum switching.
Post-war planning portability
Cambridge, IB, American qualifications internationally portable — valid regardless of how post-war Ukrainian education system evolves. Ukrainian returnee planning families maintain international mobility options.
What Ukrainian families ask most
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 further expanded acceptance. No legal barriers.
How does Smartious complement the free All-Ukrainian Online School?
The state VOS provides free Ukrainian curriculum online. Smartious does NOT compete with this — Smartious adds international pathway (Cambridge, IB, American, OSSD) in English opening UK/US/Canadian/German/Polish university destinations. Many families use both.
We are Ukrainian refugee family in Poland — can Cambridge A-Level open Polish university scholarships?
Yes. Polish public universities accept Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma. Many offer substantial scholarships for Ukrainian students (partial or full tuition covered under current programmes). Highly relevant pathway.
We are Ukrainian refugee family in Germany — how does the uni-assist pathway work?
German public universities are free for Ukrainians on temporary protection status. Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma are accepted via uni-assist for TU Munich, LMU Munich, Heidelberg, Humboldt Berlin, RWTH Aachen, TU Berlin, KIT Karlsruhe, Freiburg, and others.
Where do Ukrainian students sit Cambridge examinations?
British Council Warsaw (primary for Polish diaspora), Berlin, London, Prague, Rome, Madrid, Toronto, plus US cities. British Council Kyiv when conditions permit. Smartious handles all registration logistics regardless of family location.
Are there discounts for Ukrainian refugee and internally displaced families?
Yes. Discounted rates handled through consultation on case-by-case basis. Request via pricing page or consultation. A 10% sibling discount applies from the second child.
How does time zone work for Ukrainian families?
Ukraine (EET UTC+2, EEST UTC+3 summer) is 1 hour behind Kenya (EAT UTC+3) in winter and on the same time in summer. Smartious 9 AM-12 PM Nairobi teaching = 8 AM-11 AM Kyiv in winter, 9 AM-12 PM in summer.
We are Grammarly / GitLab Ukraine / SoftServe / EPAM Ukraine tech family. Does Smartious support us?
Yes. Ukrainian tech corporate rotational cycles supported through international postings without curriculum switching. Cross-country cohort provides social continuity through repeated moves.
Full guides for Ukrainian families
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Virtual School for Ukrainian Families in 2026: A Guide for Displaced Children
Full comparative analysis for Ukrainian families needing international curriculum pathway. VOS, CHS Online, Crimson Global, and Smartious compared. Polish and German university pathways with Ukrainian student scholarships.
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Online Homeschool in Ukraine 2026: Legal Framework and Practical Guide
Complete legal framework guide — сімейна освіта (family education), дистанційне навчання (distance learning), and екстернат (external examination). Practical delivery options for Ukrainian families in-country and diaspora.
Education continuity for your Ukrainian family
Book a free consultation to discuss your family situation — in-country, refugee, internally displaced, or tech corporate rotational. Personalized quotes reflecting your circumstances. Discounted rates available.
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 further expanded acceptance. No legal barriers.
How does Smartious complement the free All-Ukrainian Online School?
The state VOS provides free Ukrainian curriculum online. Smartious does NOT compete with this — Smartious adds international pathway (Cambridge, IB, American, OSSD) in English opening UK/US/Canadian/German/Polish university destinations. Many families use both.
We are Ukrainian refugee family in Poland — can Cambridge A-Level open Polish university scholarships?
Yes. Polish public universities accept Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma. Many offer substantial scholarships for Ukrainian students (partial or full tuition covered under current programmes). Highly relevant pathway.
We are Ukrainian refugee family in Germany — how does the uni-assist pathway work?
German public universities are free for Ukrainians on temporary protection status. Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma are accepted via uni-assist for TU Munich, LMU Munich, Heidelberg, Humboldt Berlin, RWTH Aachen, TU Berlin, KIT Karlsruhe, Freiburg, and others.
Where do Ukrainian students sit Cambridge examinations?
British Council Warsaw (primary for Polish diaspora), Berlin, London, Prague, Rome, Madrid, Toronto, plus US cities. British Council Kyiv when conditions permit. Smartious handles all registration logistics regardless of family location.
Are there discounts for Ukrainian refugee and internally displaced families?
Yes. Discounted rates handled through consultation on case-by-case basis. Request via pricing page or consultation. A 10% sibling discount applies from the second child.
How does time zone work for Ukrainian families?
Ukraine (EET UTC+2, EEST UTC+3 summer) is 1 hour behind Kenya (EAT UTC+3) in winter and on the same time in summer. Smartious 9 AM-12 PM Nairobi teaching = 8 AM-11 AM Kyiv in winter, 9 AM-12 PM in summer.
We are Grammarly / GitLab Ukraine / SoftServe / EPAM Ukraine tech family. Does Smartious support us?
Yes. Ukrainian tech corporate rotational cycles supported through international postings without curriculum switching. Cross-country cohort provides social continuity through repeated moves.
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