Pechersk School International Kyiv has been an International Baccalaureate World School since 2000, serving the national and international community of Kyiv. The learning experience at PSI is shaped by a spirit of community, whereby students, teachers and parents work together to achieve our goals of creating successful, independent learners and global citizens.
PSI is a vibrant, diverse, not-for-profit international school community located in Kyiv, Ukraine. Our 500 students, aged 3 to 18 years, come from more than 45 different countries.
A hallmark of PSI is its strong professional culture. We benefit from exceptional, well-qualified and experienced faculty members who work collaboratively to offer students a first-class educational experience. This experience is further enhanced by our optimal class sizes, extensive teaching resources, and high-quality facilities. Guided by our vision, we inspire our learners to grow, to lead and to succeed, by embracing the full range of academic, artistic, athletic and service-centred opportunities on offer.
Safety Statement
PSI Kyiv is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our care. We support the rights of the child and will act without hesitation to ensure a child-safe environment. We also support the rights and wellbeing of our staff and volunteers and encourage their active participation in building and maintaining a secure environment for all participants.Why PSI?
International Baccalaureate World School Status
Since 2000, Pechersk School International Kyiv has been the only school in Ukraine to offer the International Baccalaureate PYP, MYP & DP from Early Childhood to Grade 12.
International Accreditations
PSI is the only school in Ukraine to hold dual international school accreditation: the Council of International Schools (CIS) in Europe and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in the United States.
A Nonprofit School
PSI is a diverse and friendly international school serving up to 50 nationalities in the Kyiv community. It is the largest nonprofit school in Ukraine, with a parent-elected Board leading the School.
External Assessment Programmes
PSI is the only school in Kyiv and Ukraine to offer four international assessment programmes.
Top Tier Universities
PSI opens doors to top tier universities: Harvard, Yale, Oxford, Warwick and many more. Our 21 graduates of 2019 have amassed 70 university acceptances across 6 countries.
Qualified and Experienced Faculty
PSI hires highly qualified and experienced faculty. All teachers are fully certified in their area of instruction and many hold advanced degrees.
Top Class, Award-winning Facilities
PSI provides innovative instruction in top class, award-winning facilities. We are delighted with our recent campus renovations and the addition of a new, state of the art, multi-purpose building, enhancing opportunities for the entire school community.
Focuses on the 'Whole Child'
We are confident that we can meet the holistic needs of the child; socially, emotionally and academically. Our International Baccalaureate programmes encourage creativity, curiosity, collaboration and rigour.
A Place Where We Belong
In addition to our high educational standards, PSI is well known for establishing a sense of belonging and community in a joyful, multi-cultural environment. Our motto: A place where we belong, is something we take seriously.
PSI At a Glance
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More than 49 Nationalities
72%
of our teachers are holding advanced degrees
70%
of all classroom positions are held for expatriate students
7:1
Student to Teacher ratio
70
University acceptances for our 21 graduates of 2019 across 6 countries
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International Baccalaureate Programmes have been offered at PSI since 2000