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Deutsche Schule Kyiv

Ukraine, Kyiv

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German
Fees UAH 7,150 - 8,800
Ages 1 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages English, Ukrainian
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Kyjiw is a private German-Ukrainian school in Kyiv for students aged 1 to 18. The Novomostytska Street campus provides a German-language curriculum across primary and secondary, with a seven-year gymnasial pathway (grades 6–12) ending in the Abitur. After year 11, Ukrainian students may sit the external ZNO and receive Ukrainian certificates, while the school also offers a German language diploma. German is the core instruction language, with Ukrainian language and literature as a native language, English as the first foreign language, and French as the second foreign language. The program follows a KMK-aligned plan; core subjects include Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Ethics/Religion, Arts, and Physical Education. The school is the only institution in Ukraine issuing both German and Ukrainian diplomas and was recognised as an Excellent Auslandsschule in 2017. Facilities include specialist classrooms, a library, a sports hall, art and music rooms, and an air-raid shelter. It runs a full-day program with after-school clubs and cultural activities.

Novomostytska Street (Nowomostytska), 2, Kyiv 04108, Ukraine

The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Kyiv has instruction in German.

Location
2 Nowomostytska Street, Kyiv 04108, Ukraine

Stages
Grundschule (primary) and Sekundarschule (secondary)

Type
Private international school (German-Ukrainian intercultural)

Additional learning support
Deutsch Plus provides intensive language support for new students; Förderunterricht provides targeted language and subject support; Ganztagsschule offers after-school care with homework supervision, clubs, and varied activities.

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
Ganztagsschule: Monday–Thursday 8:00–18:00; Friday 8:00–16:00. Lessons run 8:30–13:00/14:00. Day includes 08:30–12:55 instruction; 13:00–13:30 lunch; 13:30–14:00 instruction or outdoor care; 14:00–15:00 homework supervision; 15:00–15:15 snack; 15:15–15:45 supervision or homework in class; 15:15–17:00 clubs; 16:00–18:00 rotating after-care; Grades 5–7 have longer lessons.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Two or three meals per day are offered. Breakfast is at 10:05, lunch is at 13:00, and a snack is at 15:30. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free menus are available. The menu is updated weekly and published; meals are designed to be tasty, healthy, and safe, taking individual needs into account.

Governance and Ownership
Deutsche Schule Kyjiw is governed by the public organization “Association for the Establishment and Support of the German-Ukrainian Intercultural School of Kyiv,” founded in 2008. The board comprises seven members elected by the association's general assembly and is responsible for finances, legal matters, real estate and infrastructure, personnel, and communications and partnerships. The school is officially recognized by Germany, supported by the Zentralstelle fuer das Auslandsschulwesen and the Federal Foreign Office, and is part of the Deutsche Auslandsschulen network; it is licensed by Ukraine's Ministry of Education and Science.
Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Kyiv ranges from UAH 7,150 to UAH 8,800 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees
- Erstanmeldung (one-off, for payers from abroad / foreign-currency payers): EUR 835.
- Erstanmeldung (one-off, for local-currency payers): UAH 28,200.
- Wiederanmeldung (re-enrolment, one-off, for payers from abroad): EUR 400.
- Wiederanmeldung (re-enrolment, one-off, for local-currency payers): UAH 13,650.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per half‑year)
- Grundschule (Grades 1–4): EUR 7,150 per year. Half‑year (one school semester) equivalent: EUR 3,575.
- Sekundarstufe I (Grades 5–10): EUR 7,920 per year. Half‑year equivalent: EUR 3,960.
- Sekundarstufe II (Grades 11–12): EUR 8,800 per year. Half‑year equivalent: EUR 4,400.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoices are issued in four instalments using the following split of the total annual tuition: 10% for September; 30% for October–December; 30% for January–March; 30% for April–June.
- Due dates: the September portion is due by 15 August. The remaining instalments are due quarterly on the 15th day after the start of each quarter. If the contract is concluded after 15 August, the tuition becomes due within 5 bank business days after invoice issuance.
- Payment by half‑year is accepted (half‑year amounts may be transferred as a single payment). A 6% reduction of the annual tuition is applied when the full annual tuition is paid in full within two weeks after the start of the school year; a 3% reduction is applied when the half‑year tuition is paid in full within two weeks after the start of the respective half‑year.
- Monthly payment is possible only by written application; a fee of EUR 20 applies for monthly instalment handling. If monthly payment is approved, monthly tuition is due by the 15th of each month. Late payment is considered a default after the specified due dates.

Boarding / accommodation fees
- No boarding or overnight‑boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school. (A separate charge for the stay of a guest student is listed below.)

Other ongoing or ancillary costs
- Supervision outside regular hours: EUR 10 per started 15 minutes.
- Fee for monthly instalment plan (administration charge): EUR 20.
- Stay of a guest student (one working day): EUR 40.
- Additional German language lessons (support classes): EUR 100 per calendar month.
- Meals are not included in the tuition and are charged separately when the service is used. Costs for school trips, full‑day excursions or other extra‑curricular external activities are charged in addition to tuition. Loss or damage to textbooks, workbooks or school property must be compensated by the parent/guardian (compensation required in the equivalent amount). The annual tuition does include lending of school books, workbooks, curriculum‑relevant copies, multi‑hour excursions and after‑school care where applicable.

Discounts and sibling reductions
- Early‑payment discounts: 6% discount for full annual payment within two weeks after the school year begins; 3% discount for full half‑year payment within two weeks after the half‑year begins.
- Sibling discounts: the second child receives a 10% reduction on tuition; the third and each further child receive a 15% reduction. The oldest child counts as the first child. No sibling discount is granted if tuition is paid by an employer.

Refunds, reductions and absence rules
- The admission (registration) fee is non‑refundable.
- Short absences: if a pupil leaves the school for up to 4 weeks (e.g., exchange, short stay elsewhere, illness), the full annual tuition remains payable. For continuous absences longer than 5 weeks, the school may proportionally reduce the tuition; a formal written application with documentation must be submitted (medical certificates or other supporting documents as required). Periods that overlap approved school holidays are not counted toward the 5‑week absence period.
- Collection of refunds or tuition reductions follows the school's administrative procedure and requires written application and supporting documents.

Late payment and collection charges
- If payment is overdue, a reminder letter is issued from the 16th calendar day of default; continued non‑payment can lead to exclusion of the pupil from the school after warning. A reminder fee of EUR 50 (in UAH equivalent for local accounts) is charged per reminder. Interest on overdue amounts is charged at a rate equal to twice the discount rate of the National Bank of Ukraine for each day of delay.

Payment methods / practical payment instructions
- Payments are to be made by bank transfer to the account details shown on each invoice; all invoices list the accounts to which the amounts must be transferred. Local‑currency payers should transfer into the school's Hryvnia account; foreign‑currency payers transfer to the school's Euro (foreign‑currency) account as specified on invoices. All bank charges are borne by the payer and may be re‑charged if incurred. A payment is considered received only once the funds have been credited to the school's bank account. As payment reference, invoice number, invoice date and contract number must be quoted.
Academics

Deutsche Schule Kyiv teaches German Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
German-language curriculum across primary and secondary education (I and II levels) with a gymnasial pathway lasting seven years (grades 6–12) that leads to the Abitur. After year 11, Ukrainian students take the external ZNO exam and receive Ukrainian certificates; It is possible to obtain a German language diploma at DSK. The main subjects are taught by German teachers, and school certificates are recognized in Germany, enabling smooth transitions to and from the German education system. Ukrainian children learn Ukrainian and may obtain both Ukrainian and German certificates. Admission language prerequisites can be met through language courses at DSK; in 2025 language courses began on March 4. In the Grundschule, instruction is predominantly in German, with emphasis on English and Ukrainian; The Grundschule focuses on developing the basic competencies in reading, writing and arithmetic. The secondary program follows a KMK-aligned plan for grades 5–10, with German as the core language of instruction, Ukrainian language and literature as a native language, Ukrainian language and culture as a foreign language, English as the first foreign language, and French as the second foreign language. Core subjects include Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, History, Geography, Ethics/Religion, Sport, Art and Music; The program leads to Abitur in grade 12. The DSK is the only school in Ukraine issuing both German and Ukrainian diplomas.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates obtain two diplomas—German Abitur (general university entrance qualification) and Ukrainian Svidotstvo (issued at grades 9 and 11). Abitur entitles admission to all German universities without additional entrance requirements and enables tuition-free study at German universities; Abitur is recognized in other European countries. Ukrainian certificates allow study at Ukrainian universities. The Deutsche Schule Kyjiw is licensed by the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and receives support from Germany, and it is the only school in Ukraine issuing both German and Ukrainian diplomas, expanding pathways to Ukrainian, German and other European higher education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops soft skills and democratic European values, including independence, responsibility, critical thinking, and self-reflection. It emphasizes respect for human dignity, freedom, and equality, and supports media literacy. A multilingual environment is maintained with German, Ukrainian, English, and French. Graduates receive confirmations of German (C2), English (C1), and French (B2) knowledge after completing their education.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Small class sizes up to 15 students provide individualized attention to each child. A school psychologist is on staff to ensure physical and psychological comfort for children and parents. The Grundschule acknowledges that children come with different developmental, learning, and behavioral prerequisites, and every child should be accepted in their individuality and supported to develop according to their prerequisites.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Multilingual environment includes German, Ukrainian, English, and French. One teacher is a native English speaker. Deutsch Plus provides language support for students who do not initially know German after admission. Through immersion in a German-language environment, students can develop language proficiency as they learn.

Mental Wellbeing
A school psychologist is on staff to support the physical and psychological wellbeing of children and parents.

Safeguarding
DSK provides a safe educational environment with a modern shelter to continue education during air-raid alarms. The shelter is equipped to support ongoing learning during alarms, and there is a generator on site to cover power outages.
Parent Experience

History
In 2008, as part of Ukraine–Germany cooperation to promote international education, the initiative to establish a German-Ukrainian school in Kyiv was launched within the German Auslandsschule network. Families formed the Verein zur Gründung und Förderung der deutsch-ukrainischen Begegnungsschule in Kiew, which became the Ukrainian partner in founding and developing Deutsche Schule Kyjiw. The association's seven-member board oversees finances and accounting, legal affairs, real estate and infrastructure, personnel, and communications, marketing and partnerships. Over 17 years the school and association grew from 36 students in 2008 to 175 before the 2022 invasion, and in 2017 Bund-Länder-Inspektion confirmed the school as an Excellent German Auslandsschule. In 2020 the Abitur was taken for the first time in Ukrainian history, and today 82 students study at the school.

Community
DSK is a meeting school where mutual respect, cultural exchange, and shared work and celebrations are central. Decisions are made with input from as many people as possible. The school is dynamic and small, with a strong team spirit that has helped it adapt during COVID and in wartime. The school emphasizes developing students' 21st-century skills, digital literacy, and environmental awareness.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Schulverein was formed in 2008 as the Verein zur Gründung und Förderung der deutsch-ukrainischen Begegnungsschule in Kiew to found and promote the German-Ukrainian school in Kyiv. It became the Ukrainian partner in founding and developing Deutsche Schule Kyjiw. Members are parents of DSK students who invest time, knowledge, and energy in the school's development. The board consists of seven members and oversees finances and accounting; legal matters; real estate and infrastructure; personnel; and communications, marketing and partnerships. The work of the Schulverein is voluntary—it's a joint effort by parents to provide a European education for children in Ukraine. Over 17 years the Schulverein and the school grew from 36 students in 2008 to 175 before the 2022 invasion; in 2017 Bund-Länder-Inspektion confirmed the school's status as an Excellent German Auslandsschule; in 2020 the Abitur was taken for the first time; today 82 students study at the school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Deutsche Schule Kyjiw has modern learning spaces designed to support its German-Ukrainian curriculum. It features specialist classrooms for different subjects, a library, and a dedicated sports hall. An air-raid shelter is integrated into the building for safety, and the facility includes a sport room, an art room, a music room, and clearly defined learning areas. The campus includes classrooms, a school yard and a playground, and supports a full-day program with supervised spaces for after-school activities. The facilities accommodate both German and Ukrainian curricula and support a broad range of teaching and cultural activities.

Sports Facilities
DSK has a dedicated sports hall and an outdoor sports ground. After-school sport clubs include sport dances and taekwondo. Physical education is taught with supervision by PE staff, and classes use dedicated spaces for sport. The facilities are used for regular PE lessons and sport events.

Academic Facilities
Specialist classrooms for various subjects, a library, and a sports hall are part of the school's facilities. There is a science room (Naturwissenschafts-Raum) for science lessons, with supervision by the subject teachers for younger students and independent use for older students. The building also includes a music room and an art room, connected to clearly defined learning areas. These facilities support instruction across German and Ukrainian curricula.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school life includes a variety of clubs: theatre, sports dances, taekwondo, a creative workshop, chess, English, a literature club, and a Rubik's Cube club. The school also organizes cultural celebrations and traditions of German and Ukrainian culture, charity activities, and sports competitions. After-school programs provide structured activities that foster social development and language use. Clubs are offered through the primary school or class teachers and align with the full-day program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
DSK is a German-Ukrainian intercultural school in Kyiv. The school provides a German-language education with German Abitur and Ukrainian certificates, and students can pursue the German DIA through the school's program. German is a core subject across the curriculum, with Deutsch taught in primary grades and continued in secondary years, alongside Ukrainian language and literature, English as a foreign language, and French as a second foreign language.

Arts & Creative
Music and visual arts are part of the curriculum, with Musik and Kunsterziehung taught across the years. The school also offers rich artistic experiences through its associated programs, including theatre, circus, and crafts. The DSK community highlights daily artistic engagement as part of the German-Ukrainian intercultural approach.

Cultural & Language
DSK is a German-Ukrainian intercultural school in Kyiv, recognized and partially funded by Germany. The school issues both German Abitur and Ukrainian certificates, and the DIA pathway is described as an international standard for Abitur. German is a central language of instruction, complemented by Ukrainian language and literature and foreign languages such as English and French, with German-language immersion supported by programs like Deutsch Plus.

Social & Hobbies
Students participate in recreation and creative activities, with music, visual arts, theatre, and circus listed among offerings. The curriculum includes sports as part of physical education, and early years include activities such as karate and dance through KITA. The school also features a Student Council and a School Association with an administrative board.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a Student Council and a School Association, and a governing board (Правління) that oversees school activities. The administration is organized to support student leadership and community involvement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical education are part of the timetable. Extracurricular activities include karate, dance, theatre, circus, and other arts, contributing to physical and creative well-being. The school fosters an intercultural, multilingual environment that supports well-being and cross-cultural understanding.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include German, Ukrainian, English, and French. German is the language of instruction for most subjects, with Ukrainian-language subjects taught in Ukrainian as part of the Ukrainian program. The school provides DaF/DaZ language support after admission. Upon graduation, students receive German Abitur at C2, English at C1, and French at B2, and two official graduation documents—the German Abitur and a Ukrainian education document. The multilingual environment is supported by a staff mix of 27 German-speaking teachers (13 native speakers), 1 native English-speaking teacher, and 3 teachers who teach only Ukrainian for the Ukrainian program.

Bilingual Teaching
German is the language of instruction for the majority of subjects. Ukrainian language, literature, and history are taught in Ukrainian as part of the Ukrainian program. The school maintains a multilingual environment with German, Ukrainian, English, and French. DaF/DaZ language support is available after admission for non-German speakers.

Immersion Programs
Deutsch Plus is an intensive course for new students who need German-language support. The program is offered for students in classes 2 through 5/6 (with possible extension to the secondary level). Instruction in Deutsch Plus is conducted in German. The course runs 3–5 days per week, typically in the pre-class period (nullten Stunde) before the regular schedule to allow participation in all subjects.
Admissions

Admissions
Enrollment for the 2026/27 academic year has begun. To apply for an interview, please fill out the application provided on the page.
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