Kyiv International School

Kyiv International School (KIS) is a private international school located in Kyiv, Ukraine. Since 1992, it provides modern, robust learning experience serving the city's expatriate, diplomatic and business communities. The school is a member of Quality Schools International(QSI), a consortium of nonprofit college-preparatory schools following an American-style, international curriculum. It is a current member of CEESA, Central and Eastern European Schools Association.[1] The school operates with the approval of the Ukrainian government and offers a PreK - Grade 12 education in the English language, including a DP International Baccalaureate program[2] as well as Advanced Placement courses. The school year is from August to June.

Kyiv International School
Location
Kyiv

Ukraine
Information
TypePrivate, International
MottoSuccess For All
Established1992
School DirectorMrs. Rachel Geary
Faculty110 (before February 24, 2022)
GradesPreK - Grade 12
Enrollment770+ total (before February 24, 2022)
Average class size16 students
Colour(s)   Red & black
MascotKozak
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools, AP Capstone, International Baccalaureate
Websitekyiv.qsi.org


The academic program uses a Performance-Based Mastery Learning approach to learning. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.[3]It also has scholarship contracts, and follows an A, B, P, D, H grading. The school offers instruction in five languages (French, German, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian). These courses are offered at a variety of levels from 6yo - 17yo within the context of the school’s language curriculum, and IB and AP programs for non-native and native speakers.

Facilities

The school has a park-like campus with 24 hour security. The campus is purpose-built and includes learning center, sensory rooms, art, music and technology labs, an auditorium, an indoor swimming pool, indoor gyms with a climbing wall, fitness center, a cafeteria, a snack bar, modern playgrounds, soccer field, soccer mini pitch, an outdoor basketball court and an outdoor fitness area.

War in Ukraine

Due to the war in Ukraine Kyiv International School shifted to online learning from February 2022 to February 2023. On February 8th, 2023 the school reopened campus, while operating on flexible modes. Starting August 2023 the school fully moved back to the onsite learning.

Alumni

Graduate students receive acceptances to the world's top universities and colleges around the world, including Harvard University, Yale University, NYU, Stanford University, and others.

References
  1. "QSI Schools". CEESA. Archived from the original on 2017-01-16. Retrieved 2014-07-08.
  2. KIS at ib Site
  3. "KIS at M.S.A/CESS Site (search for Ky...)". Archived from the original on 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2016-11-19.

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