AISU International American School and University vs International American School and University

	A AISU International American School and University Kyiv, Ukraine	I International American School and University Kyiv, Ukraine
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year UAH 6,480 - 19,080	Fees / year UAH 7,900 - 15,900
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Ukrainian, English	Instruction language English, Ukrainian
Opened	Opened 2015	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Kyiv, Dragomanov Street 1-V; Khodosivka village, 55 Feodosia Pechersky Street, Ukraine	Location Kyiv, Ukraine. AISU operates two campuses in Kyiv: in the Poznyaky district and in the Khodosovka area.
Stages	Stages Nursery through Grade 11 (ages 1-18)	Stages Preschool through high school (ages 3–18).
School type	School type Private American school; operates as a school and kindergarten	School type Private school, kindergarten and university.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Yes; support for children with special needs	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Ukraine	Country affiliation Ukraine
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Preschool: 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; 1–4 grades: 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; 5–11 grades: 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Bus service details	Bus service details Yes; transport to school	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Entrance fee (Kyiv campus, main programs): USD 1,000. - Entrance fee (Hodosivka branch): USD 700. Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown are charged per month and billed in USD or converted at the National Bank of Ukraine exchange rate) - Preschool (ages 3–5, Kyiv campus): USD 650 per month. Included: bilingual instruction, learning materials, access to pool; a monthly reimbursement program of UAH 4,900 is available for eligible families. Entrance fee: USD 1,000. - Elementary school (Grades 1–4, Kyiv campus): - Bilingual programme (Ukrainian + English): USD 890 per month. Included: bilingual instruction, learning materials, pool access. - International programme (English): USD 1,090 per month. Included: English-medium instruction, learning materials, pool, DPA preparation where applicable. Entrance fee: USD 1,000. - Middle and high school (Grades 5–11, Kyiv campus): - Bilingual programme (Ukrainian + English): USD 990 per month. Included: bilingual instruction, learning materials, preparation for DPA and external exams. Entrance fee: USD 1,000. - International programme (English): USD 1,190 per month. Included: English-medium instruction, learning materials, exam preparation. Entrance fee: USD 1,000. - International Baccalaureate (IB) path: - Pre-IB (Grades 9–10): USD 1,290 per month. Included: English-medium instruction, learning materials, IB DP preparation and university admissions support. Entrance fee: USD 1,000. - IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12): USD 1,590 per month. Included: English-medium IB DP instruction, learning materials, university admissions support. Entrance fee: USD 1,000. - Hodosivka branch (Nova Koncha-Zaspa) fees (branch-specific): - Preschool (ages 2–5): USD 540 per month. Entrance fee: USD 700. - Primary (Grades 1–4): USD 640 per month. Entrance fee: USD 700. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition amounts are published as monthly rates; payments are applied using the National Bank of Ukraine exchange rate when applicable. A system of discounts is offered. Specific billing frequency, due dates, and late-payment penalties are not itemized in the published monthly fee listings. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed among the published tuition items for either the Kyiv campus or the Hodosivka branch; the fees reflect day-school programmes (preschool through Grade 12). Other costs and included items - Learning materials: listed as included in the monthly tuition for all programmes. - Pool access: explicitly listed as included for applicable programmes. - Meal, uniform, transportation, and specific extracurricular fees are not itemized in the published monthly fee entries; parents should expect that additional optional services (if taken) may incur separate charges. - Discounts: a discount system is referenced in the published fee information. Refund information - No detailed refund policy or schedule for fee refunds (for withdrawals, cancellations, or similar) is itemized alongside the published monthly fees and entrance contributions. Fee payment options - Published fee entries specify that amounts are applied using the National Bank of Ukraine exchange rate. Specific accepted payment methods (for example: domestic/international bank transfer, credit/debit card, cash, or online payment) are not itemized in the published monthly fee descriptions. Note: Amounts above are presented in the currency formats shown in the published fee schedule (USD and UAH where indicated).	Fee details Application / enrollment fee - Kyiv campus: USD 1,000 (entry/enrollment contribution). - Hodosivka branch (Nova Koncha Zaspa): USD 700 (entry/enrollment contribution). Tuition — by year group (annual and monthly figures shown by the school) - Preschool (ages 3–5) - Annual: USD 7,900 per year. - Monthly: USD 650 per month (payments are accepted using the National Bank of Ukraine exchange rate). - Elementary (Grades 1–4) - Bilingual program (Ukrainian + English): Annual USD 8,900; Monthly USD 890. - International program (English medium): Annual USD 10,900; Monthly USD 1,090. - Middle & Upper School (Grades 5–11) - Bilingual program (Ukrainian + English): Annual USD 9,900; Monthly USD 990. - International program (English medium): Annual USD 11,900; Monthly USD 1,190. - Pre‑IB and IB Diploma (senior secondary years) - Pre‑IB programme (listed on the prices page for lower secondary): Annual USD 12,900. Monthly rates published on the site for secondary years include USD 1,290 per month. - IB Diploma programme (upper secondary): Annual USD 15,900. Monthly rates published on the site for IB years include USD 1,590 per month. How the published monthly/annual figures relate - The site shows both annual and monthly figures. The monthly figures align with the annual figures when multiplied by the school's apparent academic billing months (published monthly × 10 ≈ published annual), and the school states payments are handled using the National Bank of Ukraine exchange rate. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school publishes flexible payment options: monthly, quarterly and annual payment plans are offered. Payments are expressed in USD and are collected using the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) exchange rate. An enrollment/entry contribution is required at enrolment. Boarding / residential fees - No boarding or residential programme or boarding fees are listed for AISU; published information describes day programmes (preschool and school) and does not list accommodation charges. Other costs and what is included - Learning materials: The published prices state that provision of workbooks and textbooks ("provision of learning materials") is included in the quoted tuition for all programmes. - Meals: Daily meals are provided as part of the school offering; the school advertises multiple meals per day for preschool and school programmes. Meal service (number and dietary options) is described, and healthy/balanced meals are emphasised. Additional special-diet options are available on request. - Extracurricular activities, camps and optional programmes: The school runs camps and additional activities which may carry separate charges; specific fees for optional clubs, camps or extra courses are not listed alongside standard tuition. - Uniform / school clothing: No mandatory uniform fees or uniform pricing are published. The school does not publish a uniform price list in the available materials. - Discounts and scholarships: The school publishes that discount and scholarship programmes exist (including family discounts and other concessions) but specific discount percentages or application rules are not listed in the publicly published price pages. Refunds and state reimbursement schemes - Preschool state reimbursement: The school participates in the Ukrainian state childcare support scheme commonly described as “money follows the child.” The school publishes a monthly reimbursement amount as part of that programme; a school article lists a monthly reimbursement figure (published examples include UAH 6,238 and other figures referenced on the site in connection with the programme). The reimbursement is applied as a monthly return to parents and can be processed as financial compensation to a bank account, credit toward future services, or loyalty/discount credit according to the programme description. - Refunds of tuition or the terms for withdrawal, mid‑year withdrawals or refunds of the enrollment contribution: specific, itemised refund policies (for example whether the enrollment/entry contribution is refundable, or how tuition is refunded for mid‑term withdrawal) are not published in the public fee pages. Fee payment methods and logistics - Currency and exchange treatment: Published fees are expressed in USD; the school states payments are collected using the National Bank of Ukraine exchange rate (payments are therefore converted at the NBU rate). - Specific payment instruments (credit card, bank transfer, standing order, online payment portal): the published pages do not list exact accepted payment instruments or step‑by‑step payment instructions. The school does describe that reimbursement to families (for the state programme) can be paid to a bank account. For precise instructions on accepted payment channels and transaction details, the school's administration is the appropriate contact for enrolment documentation and an invoice. Summary of items not fully specified in published materials - Per‑term invoicing: the school publishes monthly and annual figures and offers monthly/quarterly/annual payment plans; explicit per‑term (e.g., semester or term) invoice amounts or a formally published term structure are not shown in the public fee pages. - Detailed refund mechanics (timelines, pro‑rata formulas, whether the enrollment fee is refundable) are not published in the publicly available fee pages. - Specific payment instruments accepted (credit card processing, bank account details for transfers, online payment portal details) are not published on the price pages. If you will be entering these figures into a database, use the following core items exactly as presented above: annual tuition (USD), monthly tuition (USD), enrollment contribution (USD), and notes that meals and learning materials are included, with state preschool reimbursement available (amounts published by the school). Key published pages used for these figures include the school's prices page, the main campus (home) page where monthly and branch figures are listed, and the school article describing the state reimbursement programme.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details IB, Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and American Common Core standards are implemented at AISU. Education is conducted in English. AISU emphasizes STEM education and provides an inclusive, bilingual environment with exposure to diverse cultures. Students have access to extracurricular programs and modern infrastructure and resources.	Curriculum details International American School and University offers International Baccalaureate (IB) programs for students aged 3 to 19. The Primary Years Program (PYP) is for ages 3 to 12; the Middle Years Program (MYP) is for ages 11 to 16. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (DP) is for ages 16 to 19 and is the most well-known and widely recognized by universities around the world. The International Baccalaureate Professional Certificate (CP) Program is for students aged 16 to 19 who are seeking vocational education. IP programs have become popular in many countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, as they offer a global approach to education and preparation for higher education. The IB emphasizes critical thinking, independence, tolerance and a global outlook.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates have diplomas recognized by prestigious universities around the world and can enroll in universities globally; Cambridge and IB programs support international mobility.	Higher education progression DP is globally recognized by universities around the world. Completing a DP can facilitate entry to higher education institutions, but does not automatically guarantee a bachelor's degree. IB programs prepare students for higher education and international study.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Leave an application to arrange a test day at AISU. Your child will appreciate it. This step begins the admissions process. 2. Registration for a consultation is offered to learn more about AISU and admissions options. Families can register at a convenient time on the school grounds by providing their name, phone, and question. The registration notes that data is confidential and that no mailings or spam will be sent.	Admissions 1. Submit an application to arrange a test day at AISU for your child. 2. Register for a consultation at a time convenient on the school grounds to discuss admission and receive attractive offers.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships AISU offers many tuition discount and scholarship programs. A monthly reimbursement is available for residents of Kyiv.
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