News

Congratulations on the start of the new school year!

Today, on 1st September, our schools in Kyiv and Dnipro opened their doors to warmly welcome new and returning students. It was a wonderful gathering and celebration for all of us!

Defender Support: Our Charity Initiative for Ukraine

Brave hearts are strong and resilient, but they also need care to heal. Every day, we feel grateful to our defenders.

BISU Sings Together With The Whole World

School students around the world, including from The British International School, Ukraine, join together to sing out an anthem for hope and peace.

41st COBIS Annual Conference

Congratulations to our partners King’s InterHigh on winning Supporting Associate of the Year Award 2023!

Voices Around the World

Recently, our students took part in ‘Voices Around the World’ — an excellent international initiative that connects young people from all over the world through music, encouraging global solidarity and comprehension

COBIS Art and Poetry Competition

Our students were invited to write a poem or produce a piece of art based on this year's competition theme, 'Who am I?'

World Book Day at BISU

Recently, BISU joined the global community in marking World Book Day, which was initially introduced by UNESCO in 1995 and launched in the UK and Ireland in 1997. Its main purpose is to change lives through a love of books and shared reading. This year's theme is Making it 'Your' World Book Day

A School Year Amid Ongoing War

A year on from russia’s full-scale military invasion, the spirit and resolve of Ukraine and its people stays unbroken, despite the significant loss of life and destruction of infrastructure. Their firm response to this unprovoked, barbaric aggression is a source of inspiration for many around the world, demonstrating the power of courage, resilience, and commitment to national sovereignty and independence. 

Black Sea Schools Maths Cup Competition

BISU Year 5 and 6 students showed outstanding results in the Black Sea Schools Maths Cup Competition.

BISU students learn to speak in public

BISU students took part in the Freemen's Global Enrichment session 'Learning to Speak in Public' which was carried out by David Boddy, the Head of Freemen's Global.

Day of Unity at BISU

On 22 January Ukrainians celebrate the Unity Day that dates back to 1919, when eastern and western Ukraine signed the Unification Treaty.

BISU students share stories of “light” with their peers worldwide

Students at The British International School, Ukraine (BISU) constantly participate in discussions with their fellow students worldwide that cover all sorts of topics, thanks to BISU’s extensive partnership with international organisations and schools.

Music Inspires Ukrainian Defenders

A BISU music teacher supports Ukrainian soldiers and raises their morale on the frontlines with various performances

BISU Continues COBIS Membership

Our membership category is COBIS Member (Compliance)

At the sad passing of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, BISU offers its deepest condolences to the Royal Family…

At the sad passing of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, The British International School Ukraine offers its deepest condolences to the Royal Family and people of the United Kingdom.

1 September: BISU Reopens its Doors

Congratulations on the beginning of the new academic year 2022-2023!

Congratulations from Nicolas Harrocks, Deputy Head of Mission & HM Consul, British Embassy, Kyiv

Dear Children, Staff, and Community of the British International School in Ukraine,

Ukrainian Story Book: BISU Launches a Unique Art Project

British International School Ukraine students share Ukrainian Culture with the World

How BISU is managing to support learning during the war

Recently, our partner Firefly talked to the BISU team to find out what the impact has been on our teachers, students and parents, and how the school is continuing to support them during the conflict.

New Academic Year 2022-2023

BISU has always been committed to re-open in Ukraine as soon as it is safe for students and staff

Together for Victory

Home front volunteers help Ukrain’es defenders and evacuues

Student Achievement Awards

Recently, COBIS invited British International schools to nominate up to three students for a Student Achievement Award this academic year.

Black Sea Schools Programming Competition

As a Black Sea School Group member school, our BISU students were rivalling each other at the Programming Competition, School Round.

CENTURY Spring Challenge 2022

CENTURY is a learning platform that uses Artificial Intelligence to select the best lessons for students to do next and helps inform teachers to make intelligent interventions.

World Maths Day 2022

23rd March 2022 is the date of this year’s World Maths Day. It runs for 48 hours to cover all global time zones.

BISU Marks its 25th Anniversary

Established in 1997, The British International School Ukraine (BISU) was the first to bring a British style of education to Ukraine and is widely accepted as one of the country’s most prestigious international schools.

Poem ‘Pray For Ukraine’

We would like to share this very moving poem for Ukraine written by Dmytro Kiva in Year 8.

School in Essex Sends Their Love to BISU

We received another letter of support from our international friends -- John Bunyan Primary School (Essex, the UK) shows their solidarity with BISU. 

BISU Virtual School

Despite today’s extraordinary challenges, BISU works hard to ensure uninterrupted support and quality education to our students. Offering the highest standard of learning and teaching has always been and remains our priority.

King’s Worcester Community Sends Their Love to BISU

The community at King's Worcester in the UK sends their heartfelt love and prayers to BISU at this time.

STAND WITH UKRAINE

Being a British International School, BISU was set up in Ukraine 25 years ago and BISU continues to stand with Ukraine.

Council of British International Schools’ Poetry Competition

Pechersk students showcase their creative and literary talents in the international contest

Do you know how to train a dragon?

On Friday 11th February, Year 4 hosted a Learning Showcase for their peers at Pechersk

Mangahigh COBIS Maths Challenge 2022

Over 29,500 students from 146 schools across the world took part in this year's 2022 COBIS & Mangahigh Maths Challenge

Black Sea Schools Maths Cup

BISU took part in the international maths competition

Makerspace: BISU Launches a New Project

We are launching a new and exciting project at our Nivki school called Makerspace.

IELTS testing centre opens at BISU

Looking for a certified IELTS centre? Look no more: book your test at BISU Dnipro!

Soccer Match at Dnipro Campus

On 25th November, a traditional Soccer Match between teachers and students took place, organised by our Physical Education teacher Mr. Ivan.

BISU Students Visit the Animal Shelter

During our World Animal Day Celebration on 4th October, the Pechersk and Nivki schools collected money and food for "Happy Paw".

BISU Christmas Show 2021

We are inviting you to enjoy the BISU unparalleled concert

Dressing Up in Creative Ways

On 12th November, all BISU schools arranged the Pattern Day for our Early Years students.

Lest We Forget

On 11th November, BISU attended the commemoration ceremony hosted by Kyiv’s Glory Park to honour those who lost theirs lives in military conflicts

Creepy Friday at BISU

Trick or treat? Halloween is one of favorites amongst our students and staff.

World Mental Health Day

Last Friday, 8th October, the Pechersk and Nivki schools marked the World Mental Health Day.

Two Colours in Harmony

Recently, Mr David Cole, BISU Principal, attended the cultural event ‘Two Colours in Harmony” at the invitation of the Indonesian Embassy Kyiv.

Media and Society: Y7 End of Unit Project

What are the major problems facing our world today and how do we solve them?

We Celebrate the European Day of Languages

Established in 2001, it is a day to raise awareness of the importance of language learning and promote the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe.

World Animal Day at BISU

On 4th October all our schools – Pechersk, Nivki and Dnipro – celebrated World Animal Day.

Happy Teacher’s Day

The importance of teachers can hardly be exaggerated. A guiding force, they change students’ lives every day. There is only one official day when we get together to appreciate their tremendous contribution.

‘Coins for Children’ Nationwide Charitable Initiative

Jointly with Ukraine's National Bank and Education Ministry, Tabletochki Charity Foundation is launching the nationwide charitable campaign to help cancer-stricken children.​