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International Academic School Odesa

Ukraine, Odesa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin, Japanese
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

International Academic School Odesa (MASHO) is located at Academicheskaya 30, Odessa, Ukraine. It is licensed as a Cambridge International School and offers Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula alongside a Bespoke Curriculum. The Cambridge program is taught in English from early grades, combining Ukrainian state standards with British materials so students can take Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels. Cambridge International supervises teaching quality, and Cambridge certificates are recognized by universities worldwide. The campus includes the Church of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, with religious history lectures and Christian ethics electives. Classes are small; subject-specialist teachers develop skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and foreign language proficiency. The school uses modern technology—87-inch interactive Smart Boards, electronic diaries, biometric access, 240 night-vision cameras, and personal student cards. A three-storey sports complex with two pools, a gym, and a stadium supports sport; a nutritionist-designed cafe, school bus, and concert hall complete the facilities.

Academicheskaya (Akademichna) 30, Odesa, Ukraine

The Essentials

International Academic School Odesa has instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at 30 Akademichna Street, Odesa, Ukraine. The campus features a modern three‑story sports complex with two pools, a gym, a stadium, and a fitness room. The school offers a safe bus service that picks up children from stops near home and returns them home after classes. An on-site church, the Church of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, is on the premises.

Stages
Grades 1-11

Country affiliation
Ukraine; Cambridge International accreditation

Religious affiliation
Orthodox Christianity (on-site Church of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist)

School day structure
The school day runs from 8:30 to 15:55 with eight lessons: 1) 8:30–9:15, 2) 9:30–10:15, 3) 10:30–11:15, 4) 11:20–12:05, 5) 12:20–13:00, 6) 13:30–14:15, 7) 14:20–15:05, 8) 15:10–15:55. After lessons, the Group Day program operates until 18:00.

Bus service
Safe school bus service with two routes. Route 1 and Route 2 pick up children from stops near home, deliver them to MASHO Odessa, and return them home after classes. Route 1 stops include: Sovignon; 411 Battery; Dacha Kovalevskoho – Dolha Street – Lvivska – Fontanska Road; and other nearby stops toward Fontana and Chernyakhovska Street; Route 2 stops include: Architect Street / Il'fa i Petrova Street; Lustdorfskaya Road toward Korolova; Marshal Zhukov Street / Iglezi (Taxi Park); Haidar Street; Malinovskoho Street and Admiral Avenue toward Chernyakhovska Street; International Academy School Odessa.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a cafe where meals are served. The meals are nutritious and tasty, and the menu is developed by a dietitian taking into account each child's individual needs.

Governance and Ownership
Administration includes President and founder Sergey Vasylovych Kivalov; the Director is Natalia Gennadiivna Opara; Deputy Directors are Alla Vasylivna Yermolova, Anastasia Volodymyrivna Sychova, and Nadia Viktorivna Polishchuk. Sergiy Valeriyovych Kudarenko is the head priest of the Church of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist and teaches Christian Ethics. The school is Cambridge International School.
Fees
Application fees

- Specific monetary amounts for application or enrolment fees are not published by the school.

Tuition fees by year group and per term

- Specific tuition amounts by year group, per term or per academic year are not published.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payments are made with a payment designation that includes the student's surname and the month (format: "Оплата за навчання для <Прізвище Ім'я> за <Місяць>"). Monthly payment designation is explicitly used.
- Bank transfer payments should be made to IBAN: UA843282090000026008000015380, to the account name Міжнародна академічна школа "Одеса"; ОКПО 43990324. Parents are asked to notify the school by email after making a payment.
- Personal-card (cafeteria/balance) top-ups are processed online; funds are credited within 24 hours. The minimum online top-up amount is 500 грн. (UAH). Users may check personal-card balances and obtain cafeteria statements online.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding programme fees or boarding accommodation charges are published. The school does not publish fees for residential/boarding services.

Other costs and fees

- No specific amounts for uniforms, textbooks, extracurricular activity fees, or other ancillary charges are published. The school operates an on-site cafe and provides online cafeteria statements tied to the student personal card. Personal-card top-ups are used to cover school-cafe purchases.

Refund information

- No published refund policy or specific refund terms for tuition or other fees are provided.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer to the school's IBAN (UA843282090000026008000015380).
- Online card/pay services (online top-up via the school's payment gateway). The site uses an online payment provider for personal-card top-ups. Minimum online top-up 500 грн.; top-ups credited within 24 hours.
- After making a payment by bank transfer or other means, parents are requested to notify the school by email at booking@masho.od.ua.
Academics

International Academic School Odesa teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Cambridge International curriculum taught in English. The school is officially licensed as a Cambridge International School. The program combines Ukrainian state standards with original British learning materials, enabling students to take Cambridge exams (IGCSE and A Levels) at the school. Education is delivered in English from early grades to prepare students for international higher education. Cambridge emphasizes the development of critical thinking, independence, and leadership, with Cambridge International supervising teaching quality. Certificates from Cambridge are recognized by leading universities worldwide.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes ensure each child receives maximum teacher time. Elective programs are available to extend learning, including foreign languages, chess, swimming, tennis, and boxing.

Higher Education Progression
Cambridge certificates and the Cambridge IGCSE/A Levels are recognized by universities worldwide. Universities that recognize Cambridge qualifications include Harvard, MIT, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University of Toronto, and others. Cambridge certificates are recognized in over 140 countries, opening doors to global study opportunities.

Gifted and Talented
The school offers elective programs to develop advanced skills, including chess and artificial intelligence. Students can also study foreign languages and participate in enrichment activities to foster critical thinking and leadership.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops communication, teamwork, openness, critical and logical thinking, listening skills, and foreign language proficiency.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers electives and clubs, including foreign language study.

Safeguarding
The school uses electronic documentation for diaries, timetables, marks and notes; all classrooms are equipped with interactive displays; 240 night-vision cameras with facial recognition; biometric access control by ZKTeco; each child has a personal contactless card; a safe school bus service.
Parent Experience

History
The International Academic School Odesa (MASHO) is led by President and founder Sergey Kivalov. Natalia Opara is the Principal, with Deputy Directors for Educational Work (Anastasiia Sychova, Nadezhda Polischuk) and for Economical Nutrition (Alla Yermolova). The school is located at Academicheskaya 30 in Odessa, Ukraine. The campus includes the Church of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, consecrated on October 9 by His Beatitude Metropolitan Onufriy of Kyiv and All Ukraine. The school uses modern technology in teaching and safety measures, including interactive Smart boards in all classrooms, electronic diaries, 240 night-vision cameras with face detection, biometric access systems by ZKTeco, and personal cards for each child.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school houses the Church of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian on campus, with religion history lectures and Christian ethics electives available. All classrooms are equipped with 87-inch interactive Smart Boards, and all school documentation is kept electronically. Each child has a personal contactless card, and biometric access with 240 night-vision cameras and a parent notification system enhances safety. The MASHO School bus provides safe transport to and from school. The campus features a three-storey sports complex with two swimming pools, a sports hall, a stadium, and a gym, and a cafe serving healthy meals developed by a nutritionist.

Sports Facilities
The school is equipped with a three-storey sports complex, including two swimming pools, a sports hall, a stadium, and a gym.

Academic Facilities
All classrooms are equipped with 87-inch interactive Smart Boards. All school documentation is kept electronically. The school focuses on small classes to ensure each child receives ample teacher time. The school offers electives in foreign languages, chess, swimming, tennis, and boxing.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Electives include foreign languages, chess, swimming, tennis, and boxing. Schoolchildren may attend electives on the history of religion and Christian ethics for spiritual development.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school prioritizes quality education with in-depth knowledge. Classes are organized as age-based groups and each teacher is a specialist in their subject. The school develops key competencies: communication skills, teamwork, openness, critical and logical thinking, the ability to listen, and strong knowledge of foreign languages. Students may enroll in electives such as foreign languages, chess, swimming, tennis, and boxing.

Cultural & Language
Foreign language electives are offered. Students may attend electives on the history of religion and Christian ethics. The campus houses the Church of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, on-site.

Social & Hobbies
Electives include foreign languages, chess, swimming, tennis, and boxing. A concert hall is on campus for events. The cafe is a social space where students can meet friends and chat, with a nutritionist-developed menu.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A three-storey sports complex includes two swimming pools, a sports hall, a stadium, and a gym. The cafe serves healthy meals developed by a nutritionist. Safety is prioritized with biometric access and a school bus for safe transport. Spiritual development is supported through optional lectures on religion and Christian ethics.
Languages

Language Provision
Foreign language electives are offered in English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, and German. These electives are conducted as after-school circles across grades, with English, Chinese, and French listed with weekly times (for example, Chinese Tue 15:30-16:15; English Mon 13:30-14:10; French Wed 13:30-14:30). German is listed as an option.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Not academically selective. The school has a special set of values and wants to ensure that a potential student fits into the environment. Enrollment can be started by contacting the school by phone at +38 050 334 55 55. The school welcomes inquiries.

2. Required documents include: parents' or guardians' application (sample at the link), a copy of the child's birth certificate, a passport and identification code for those aged 14 and older, a passport of one of the parents, and a medical certificate form No. 086-1/о, Rufier test (until September 1, 2024). Submit the documents to the administration in person at Odessa, Akademicheskaya Street, 30. After submission, testing will be scheduled. The sample application is available via the link.

3. Testing details. Testing occurs after submission. For Grade 1, the test is readiness for school. For Grades 2–11, testing covers mathematics and English. Testing outcomes determine enrollment eligibility.

Scholarships
Presidential grant for education at MASHO is a competitive scholarship program that supports talented and motivated students by providing free education. It recognizes potential, achievements, and aspirations, and is awarded to students who demonstrate high academic results, leadership, and readiness to excel in intellectual, creative, or social areas. The grant is available to students in grades 8–11 for the 2026–2027 academic year. Eligibility requires enrollment in grades 8–11, being a prize-winner at the II (regional) stage of the Ukrainian subject olympiads, high academic performance, and willingness to complete all selection stages. The selection process includes an online application (deadline May 29, 2026), entrance tests (May 30–June 5, 2026), and a final interview with the President of the school and the candidate and their parent or guardian. Applications are completed via the school's online form; applicants should prepare information about academic achievements and extracurricular activities, and a portrait-oriented photo without background clutter. Applicants should indicate their current city, the full official name of their current school, the class for the 2025–2026 year, and provide personal information and contact details for a parent or guardian.
School Events
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