It is an honour and privilege to join the British International School Ukraine as International Academic Director. It gives me great pride to be part of this school’s journey to distinction. I hope I convey to you why we are a centre of excellence.
We are Ukraine’s most prestigious British International School. We stand firm, we are here, we are home; even in these most difficult and challenging times, we are one. We are resolute in our priorities of caring for each child both academically and pastorally, providing service and support to our parents and the wider community.
As a British International School we are steeped in strong traditions and heritage, akin to this remarkable and resilient country - a country that is leading by example for the rest of the world. We too strive to inspire and create empowered individuals at BISU who will become leaders in the world of Science, the Arts, Business, Politics and beyond.
Our academic results speak for themselves. Many of our graduates go on to prestigious international, including Oxford, King's College London, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, University College London, and top national universities.
Combining a strong British ethos and values whilst nurturing Ukrainian culture and tradition, we develop highly motivated individuals armed with skills for life such as problem solving, critical thinking and perseverance. We ensure our students can withstand any problems they encounter and become well rounded individuals. We encourage our students to be active and responsible members of society.
With a diverse staff, internationalism and interculturalism are at the heart of our school advocating for tolerance and a deeper understanding of the world around us. At our school everyone is valued, respected and cared for. Your children are our children. We have the same passion, drive and commitment as you do for their success.
Join us on this exciting journey of fun and exploration we call education. I assure you, you won’t regret it!
BISU alumni enter the world’s top universities
87% of our students get higher education abroad
The school offers the National Curriculum for England complemented by Cambridge IGCSE and A-level, as well as the IB Diploma (IBDP). Local students may also choose to take advantage of the opportunity to study for national qualifications.
Admission
87% of our students get higher education abroad
BISU is a member of the Council of British International Schools
The school offers the National Curriculum for England complemented by Cambridge IGCSE and A-level, as well as the IB Diploma (IBDP). Local students can also study the Ukrainian Curriculum.
schools
2 schools in Kyiv and 1 in Dnipro
years
BISU has been present in Ukraine
year-old-students
We welcome students of different ages
The Council of British International Schools (COBIS) ia a membership association that represents more 450 schools and organisation, globally
- Working according to the COBIS standards means that our students receive the same quality education as those studying in private schools in Great Britain
Each student receives an independent assessment of the level of knowledge
- Students pass Cambridge Checkpoint exams, Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme and A-levels exams (varies at campuses)
- Such assessment allows comparing oneself with other international graduates preparing for higher education
- BISU is able to offer a Dual Curriculum programme for parents who wish their children to study for the Ukrainian Atestat
Our Core Values
Mission
We seek to empower young people to find their true calling in life through continuous learning, unleashed potential and personal growth.
Vision
We are building a dynamic student-centred environment that fosters generations of happy, intelligent and multi-skilled lifelong learners able to create a better future for humanity.
Mission
We seek to empower young people to find their true calling in life through continuous learning, unleashed potential and personal growth.
Vision
We are building a dynamic student-centred environment that fosters generations of happy, intelligent and multi-skilled lifelong learners able to create a better future for humanity.
Happiness
- BISU is a happy place for happy people
- We are child-centred
- Our students’ aspirations must always come first
- Our students enjoy school and are proud of it
- Our expert teachers inspire and support children in every aspect of their learning
- Students feel confident and are able to make individual choices
- Every student’s voice is heard
- Our school is part of the rebuilding process in Ukraine that will allow this fabulous country to create a better future and a happier environment that is European in nature and international and intercultural in outlook
British values
- Internationalism and interculturalism
- Clear moral compass
- Democracy and rule of law
- Mutual respect and individual liberty
- Tolerance for different faiths, beliefs, cultures and backgrounds
- Leadership and service
- Environmental stewardship
- Resilience and courage. Our British educational ethos is enhanced by the Ukrainian indomitable spirit
- Being a British International School, BISU was made in Ukraine and BISU continues to stand with Ukraine
- Despite today’s extraordinary challenges, we never stopped working hard to ensure uninterrupted support and quality education to our students
Curiosity and adventure
- We help children experience the awe and wonder of the world in which they live
- We promote learning through research and inquiry
- Our classrooms can be curiosity centre
- Students are encouraged to ask questions, conduct experiments, seek the truth
- They share the thrill and joy of discovery
- Children cultivate their unique skills, interest, attitudes and appreciations
Continuous learning
- We may ‘finish school’, but we continue learning throughout our lives
- We never stop learning ourselves
- We inspire teachers and students maintain a positive attitude to continuous learning both for their personal and professional growth
- We recognise and celebrate character, responsibility, integrity, condcut, maturity, self-discipline, optimism and enthusiasm
Strong community
- We work together with parents, students and teachers to build a caring, strong, open-minded, principled, united community
- We support each other to create the conditions our students need to thrive
- Parents are welcome to take on an active role in their child’s education and teachers feel appreciated
- The BISU community showcases its incredible spirit of togetherness, mutual trust and cooperation.
Director’s Welcome
Pamela Farah
International Academic Director
Educational leader, with 20 years’ successful international leadership and teaching experience across a range of multilingual private and public K-12 schools, Pamela is well-versed in school leadership, British, American and Irish curriculum and assessment management and development, and familiar with education in Western Countries and Middle East context. Working with 75+ nationalities from a range of diverse backgrounds, she is culturally sensitive and strategically aware.
Inna Reshta
Head of Dnipro School
Natalia Kravchenko
Head of Nivki School
Veronika Efimenko
Head of Pechersk School
Contacts
Online Education
1 Verkhohliada Andriia (former Drahomyrova) Str., Kyiv
+38 (044) 596 18 28
+38 (050) 412 48 84
info@britishschool.ua
Pechersk Kindergarten
1 Verkhohliada Andriia (former Drahomyrova) Street, Kyiv
+38 (044) 596 18 28
+38 (050) 412 48 84
info.pe@britishschool.ua
Pechersk Primary and Secondary School
1 Verkhohliada Andriia (former Drahomyrova) Street, Kyiv
+38 (044) 596 18 28
+38 (050) 412 48 84
info.pe@britishschool.ua
Nivki Kindergarten
45 Danylevycha Vasylia Street (former Tolbukhina), Kyiv
+38 (044) 239 21 21
+38 (066) 303 75 78
info.np@britishschool.ua
Nivki Primary and Secondary School
45 Danylevycha Vasylia (former Tolbukhina) Street, Kyiv
+38 (044) 502 39 09
+38 (050) 410 46 44
info.ns@britishschool.ua
Dnipro Kindergarten
39a Antonovychа Str., Dnipro
+38 (056) 767 18 28
+38 (050) 458 80 22
info.dn@britishschool.ua
Dnipro Primary and Secondary School
39a Antonovychа Str., Dnipro
+38 (056) 767 18 28
+38 (050) 458 80 22
info.dn@britishschool.ua
External Education
1 Verkhohliada Andriia (former Drahomyrova) Street, Kyiv
+38 (044) 596 18 28
+38 (050) 412 48 84
info@britishschool.ua
