Ukraine Verifies 85 Educational Centers Abroad

What Happened

Minister of Education and Science, Oksen Lisovyi, announced the verification via a Facebook post, emphasizing the significance of this initiative. The Ministry is actively working to ensure that education provided in these foreign centers meets Ukrainian standards, thereby making official recognition of students' achievements possible.

Verifying educational centers abroad plays a crucial role, as it allows for the continuation of education without the need for repeated testing or grade retention upon the students' return to Ukraine. The accredited centers enable the students to receive an education based on a curriculum that includes a Ukrainized component, compliant with national educational requirements.

Key Details

This verification process also acknowledges the teaching experience of educators who work in these institutions, which impacts their professional careers back in Ukraine. Following a decision made at the end of 2025, teaching hours accumulated in these foreign schools can now be credited towards their pedagogical experience when they return home.

Lisovyi pointed out that documented teaching loads of at least 180 hours per year are necessary for this consideration. He stated that recognition of this teaching experience affects salary calculations, as well as the eligibility for bonuses associated with seniority and the confirmation of teachers' qualification categories during assessments.

Why It Matters

This initiative ensures that Ukrainian children abroad receive a recognized and quality education, supporting their academic continuity. It also helps teachers maintain their professional credibility and career progression, despite working outside Ukraine.

Background

It ensures that the professional development of teachers is not interrupted by their time abroad, allowing them to retain and have their experiences acknowledged by the state. The verification process involves a commission that includes the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other relevant stakeholders.

The initiative responds to the growing number of Ukrainians residing and learning abroad due to ongoing conflicts, underlining the importance of maintaining educational continuity and quality for Ukrainian children globally. Schools that complete the verification can effectively operate under recognized educational standards, which is critical for their legitimacy and the students' future opportunities.