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PIPL IB World School

Ukraine, Lviv

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary), Indian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Ukrainian, German, Spanish, Polish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The school combines three curricula—IB Diploma Programme for Grades 10–11, Cambridge Secondary, and the Indian Curriculum—within a private education network in Lviv. At PIPL IB World School, DP instruction is fully English-taught, with NSE exam preparation integrated into the senior program to support university admissions. Students aged 2 to 18 benefit from mentoring and psychological support that cultivate personal and social skills alongside academics. The Formative Program offers about 20 activities, including Filmmaking, Political Studies and Conceptual Art, enriching experiential learning and real-world project work. The campus spans four Lviv locations under the GlobalKids network, with secure premises, on-site security, video surveillance, and shelters, including a bomb shelter at the Naukovа site to ensure safety during emergencies. A 5:1 student-teacher ratio underpins individualized progress, and a dedicated school app facilitates communications and progress tracking. The school emphasizes Ukrainian identity, global awareness, and student well-being as core outcomes for graduates worldwide.

St. Naukova, 5a, Lviv, Ukraine

The Essentials

PIPL IB World School has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Lviv, Ukraine; four locations in Lviv

Stages
Lyceum: grades 0–11; IB Diploma Programme: grades 10–11 (ages 16–19)

Type
Private school

Additional learning support
Mentoring and psychological support are provided

Country affiliation
Ukraine

Bus service
Organized transportation is provided
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Day school; the child stays on the territory of the institution for the whole day.

Food Options
All meals are prepared in the main kitchen, which operates in accordance with HACCP standards; there is a balanced daily menu with a choice of two dishes per meal; meals can be ordered via the mobile platform; lactose-free, gluten-free, and casein-free options are available.

Governance and Ownership
PIPL Lyceum is a private school for grades 0-11; founders are Nadiya and Mikhail Dubchenko.
Fees
Application / entrance fee
- A one-time fixed entrance (reservation) fee of 500 u.o. is payable at enrollment.

Tuition fees by programme and year group
- GlobalKids / Kindergarten and Primary (0–4 years / 0–4 classes): offline full-day tuition is published by location as follows: Zelenа, 115a — 4,500 u.o. per year; Naukova, 5a — 5,000 u.o. per year; Maloholosківska, 30a — 4,500 u.o. per year. These amounts apply to the Offline format.

- PIPL Lyceum (grades 5–11): offline full-day tuition is published by location: Zelenа, 115a — 4,500 u.o. per year; Naukova, 5a — 5,000 u.o. per year (other locations may vary).

- Remote / Online (live lessons) format:
- Primary (0–4 classes): 3,000 u.o. per year, or 250 u.o. per month (remote format pricing published).
- Remote-class pricing for Liceum (grades 5–11) is offered; detailed remote-lyceum pricing is available on request.

- Alternative formats:
- Family-form education (primary): 1,000 u.o. per year (as published for the family-learning format).
- Externat (self-study) primary: 500 u.o. per year (as published).
- All formats note a separate one-time entrance fee of 500 u.o. where indicated.

- General (St. Naukova, 5a) full-day tuition (standard published tariff): from 600 u.o. per month on a 12-payment schedule; published annual total 7,500 u.o. (per-year figure published).

- PIPL IB World School — IB Diploma Programme (two-year pre-university programme):
- For existing PIPL students: USD 12,000 per year (monthly instalment options are listed).
- For applicants from other schools: USD 15,000 per year.
- Monthly instalments are shown as from USD 1,500 per month in an English listing; an alternate listing for PIPL students shows monthly instalments from 1,200 u.o. while the published annual totals remain USD 12,000 (PIPL students) and USD 15,000 (other students). Instalment and discount arrangements are available and clarified during admission.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard billing for full-day programmes is published on a 12-payment schedule (monthly payments). Annual totals are also published for those who prefer a single annual charge.
- The IB Diploma Programme is published with the option of monthly instalments; special payment conditions, discounts, and grant opportunities (including full-tuition grants for high entrance-test results) are offered and are confirmed by the school during the admission process.
- The entrance/reservation fee is payable when completing the reservation step and signing the contract.

Boarding / residential fees
- No boarding or residential provision or boarding fees are published for PIPL Lyceum / PIPL IB World School; programmes are described as full-day (school day hours published) rather than residential.

Other costs and extras
- Items included in published tuition: full supply of textbooks, stationery and basic equipment; meals (options from breakfast to dinner); fruit snack; drinking water; access to the mobile parent/student platform (invoices, schedule, messages, cameras); extracurricular clubs; and (where offered) school transfer/transport (one way or both ways). These inclusions are published as part of the standard tuition package.
- Personal items and optional items not listed as included (example: a personal laptop for IB students — noted as required/optional in programme materials) may be charged separately where published. For the IB Diploma Programme, personal laptop and optional graphing calculator are listed among requirements/expectations.
- No separate uniform fee or mandatory uniform charge is published.

Refund information
- No public, detailed refund policy or published refund terms are provided in the school's publicly listed admission and programme pages; refund or cancellation terms are handled as part of contractual / admission discussions and are clarified by the school at enrollment.

Fee payment options and how invoices are handled
- Tuition invoicing and tuition-management functions are published as available through the school's mobile platform (GlobalKids / the mobile parent–student app), which is used for invoices, schedule and payments. Specific payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, or other channels) are not itemised in the published tariff pages; instalment options and acceptable payment channels are confirmed during the admission process with the school's manager.

Summary notes for parents (practical points)
- Expect a one-time entrance fee of 500 u.o. at reservation/enrollment.
- Regular full-day tuition is typically billed monthly on a 12-payment schedule; annual totals are published for families who prefer a single payment.
- IB Diploma Programme tuition is published as USD 12,000 per year for PIPL students and USD 15,000 per year for students coming from other schools; monthly instalment options are published for the IB programme. Grants and discounted payment plans may be available for strong applicants.

If you require an exact, itemised invoice or contract wording, contact the school's admissions or finance manager for the formal contract and payment schedule used at enrollment (contact details are published with admissions information).
Academics

PIPL IB World School teaches IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary), Indian Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Academic and formational programs integrate multiple intelligences, supported by mentoring and psychological support; NSE exam preparation is part of the senior schedule; the IB Diploma Programme is offered for Grades 10–11, fully English-taught, providing pre-university preparation.

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1

Exam Results
NSE results: best private school in Lviv for two consecutive years; 5th place among all schools in Lviv.

Higher Education Progression
IB Diploma Programme for Grades 10–11 is fully English-taught; after completing the program, the IB Diploma is recognized by over 3,000 universities worldwide for direct admission to undergraduate programs.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mentors provide reliable support for students and serve as a key adult in the Lyceum, helping identify strengths and adapting learning strategies to a individual student's needs for personal development. The Core block of the IB Diploma Programme promotes the development of soft skills and emotional intelligence.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Teaching language for the IB Diploma Programme is English. Four foreign languages are offered: English, German, Spanish and Polish, with Cambridge exam preparation.

Mental Wellbeing
Qualified psychological support is provided for the entire school community, focusing on mental health, the ability to experience emotions, build healthy relationships and effectively resolve conflicts.
Parent Experience

History
PIPL Lyceum is a private school for students in grades 0-11. Founders are Nadiya and Mikhail Dubchenko. The founders describe the Lyceum as pursuing multiple education with individualized learning, building processes that meet each student's needs in a safe environment for early learning. After nine years in private education, they have developed their own educational network with meaningful, innovative approaches and close team relationships they are proud of.

Community
Open Day PIPL Primary School is hosted as a live event for families and children starting their school journey. The Lyceum also offers a webinar about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Lviv. Summer camps run in Lviv and Bryukhovychi, including TOY Camp, providing activity-filled experiences for children. Information sessions on studying abroad and admissions are provided to help families explore future options.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Four locations in Lviv host GlobalKids kindergartens, three GlobalKids gymnasiums, PIPL Lyceum, and PIPL IB World School. Material Facilities & Equipment include secured premises with restricted access, on-site security, and audio-equipped video surveillance. There are designated shelters at every site, and a fully equipped bomb shelter at the Naukovа location. During air-raid alerts, lessons continue. The school has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio and offers an IB Diploma Programme fully taught in English for Grades 10–11, with Cambridge exam preparation and a school mobile app for communications and progress tracking.

Academic Facilities
The IB Diploma Programme is offered and is fully English-taught for Grades 10–11, and the school is the only IB World School authorized in Lviv and western Ukraine. Exam preparation for the NSE is an integral part of the senior program, with results placing the lyceum among the top private schools in Lviv. Mentoring provides individualized support to help students identify strengths and adapt learning strategies. Psychological support is provided to the entire school community to support mental health and conflict resolution. The school emphasizes the formation of personal and social skills alongside academic knowledge.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are included in the tuition fee, opening opportunities for children to engage with professionals from various fields. The Formative Program offers about 20 different types of activities to students and guests. Examples include Filmmaking, Political Studies, Economics, Conceptual Art, and more. Activities are designed to complement the core academic program and encourage experiential learning. The program supports project work and real-world engagement.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
PIPL Lyceum serves students in grades 0-11 as a private school. It offers the IB Diploma Programme and is the only IB World School in Lviv and in western Ukraine. Preparation for the National Secondary School Examination (NSE) is an integral part of the senior schedule, and NSE results place the Lyceum among the top private schools in the city and fifth overall in Lviv. The school emphasizes development of multiple intelligences and integrates academic study with personal and social formation.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Qualified psychological support is provided for the entire school community, with various methods and tools used to work with students, the team and parents. Mentoring offers reliable support for students, helping identify strengths and adapt learning strategies. Freedom, Thinking, Relation and Development guide daily life, building trust, respect and collaboration. The mission is to develop an enlightened, self-driven younger generation, nurturing Ukrainian identity and global awareness, and empowering them to shape a better future.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches four foreign languages: English, German, Spanish and Polish; Cambridge exam preparation; the IB Diploma Programme is fully English-taught for Grades 10–11.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit an online application. A Lyceum manager will call to provide all necessary information and invite you to visit the school through an individual tour or an open day. The consultation clarifies placement options, admissions timelines, and what families can expect during the process. This initial contact sets up the next steps toward enrollment. 2. Pass the entrance test. If you wish, arrange 3 free trial days for the prospective student to experience the Lyceum. After reviewing the test results and the trial experience, a decision on enrollment is made through a tripartite process involving the child, the parents, and the lyceum. This ensures a careful match between student needs and the program. 3. Complete the reservation form, pay the entrance fee, sign the contract, and submit the required documents. Enrollment is confirmed after these steps. A personal account for the student and for parents/guardians is created in the GlobalKids mobile platform, providing access to essential information and school services. Families receive confirmation and next steps. 4. Creation of a personal account in the GlobalKids platform for the student and parents/guardians. The platform provides access to school information, communications, and, where applicable, surveillance camera access. This gives families a centralized place to monitor progress and events. The step concludes with the student and family ready to begin the program.
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