British International School Ukraine

Here’s an overview of the British International School Ukraine (BISU) — what it offers, and what to know if you’re considering it.

Key Facts & Overview

BISU was established in 1997 and has grown into a school network with campuses in Kyiv and Dnipro.
It provides education for students aged 3 to 18 (nursery/kindergarten through to Sixth Form).
The school is co-educational and offers a mix of British and Ukrainian curricula.
BISU is a member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).

Curriculum & Academic Programmes

BISU delivers the National Curriculum for England (UK), the Cambridge Pathway (including IGCSEs), and offers A-Levels or the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form.
In addition, for students who want it, the Ukrainian national curriculum certificate is available alongside or as an alternative.
English is the main medium of instruction. For younger children, English and Ukrainian bilingualism is promoted.
Admission criteria include English-language proficiency (especially in the older years) and smaller class sizes: for example, Years 7-11 are limited to 20 pupils per class, and the IB Diploma class size capped at 15.

Student Body & Community

The school describes itself as “an inclusive international community” where children from different national, cultural, and religious backgrounds are welcome.
BISU claims that approximately 46% of its graduates are accepted into top-200 world universities and about 63% of graduates go to universities in the UK.

Facilities & Environment

The campuses (Kyiv and Dnipro) are described as well-equipped, with security measures (in the kindergarten and primary levels), bilingual provision, and the kind of campus environment expected of an international school.
For example, the kindergarten in Pechersk (Kyiv) is noted with closed territory, round-the-clock security, video surveillance and a fully-equipped shelter.

Admissions & Fees

Admissions are open for Year 3-18 (or ages 3-18 generally) and are subject to English-language proficiency, previous records, and school-specific assessments/interviews.
The school indicates that tuition fees depend on year group and other factors; current detailed fee tables are not easily published openly.

Strengths & Considerations

Strengths:

Strong international curriculum choices that align with UK accreditation (IGCSE, A-Levels, IB) which is beneficial for university progression.
Bilingual approach (English + Ukrainian) in early years helps children in language development especially if they have varying English proficiency.
Good university-placement track record reported by the school.

Considerations:

As with schooling in Ukraine at this time, one should be aware of external factors (such as security, stability, context) when looking at international schools in the region.
For older students, entrance to the Sixth Form may require solid English proficiency and readiness for international exam programmes.
It's useful to check up-to-date information on specific campus operational status (for example, some campuses were noted as “temporarily closed” in certain communications) and confirm current fees and support.

Summary

The British International School Ukraine (BISU) is a well-established British‐curriculum international school network in Ukraine, offering a wide age range (3-18), multiple curriculum pathways (British and Ukrainian), and a strong focus on preparing students for global university entry. It would be a viable option for families seeking a British style international education in Ukraine, provided all logistical, language and context factors are well considered.