Ukrainian Online School for Children Living Abroad

Living abroad does not have to mean losing touch with Ukrainian education. Dzherelo offers online study formats for children in grades 1–11 whose families now live outside Ukraine — whether a child attends a local school, plans to return later, or needs a Ukrainian educational pathway alongside life in another country.

The practical question is not whether every family needs two full school schedules. It is which format gives a child a realistic way to continue with the Ukrainian curriculum without turning every evening into another school day.

Can a child attend a local school and follow the Ukrainian curriculum at the same time?

Yes. Many families combine a local school with Ukrainian study. The local school helps a child settle into the language and everyday life of the country where the family lives. Ukrainian study can preserve work in Ukrainian language and literature, the history of Ukraine and other curriculum subjects.

The right workload depends on the child’s age, the local timetable and the family’s plans. A flexible format may be a better fit for a child already spending most weekdays at a local school. A fuller, scheduled format may be more suitable where Ukrainian online study is the child’s main programme.

Study formats for different schedules

The lesson frequency varies by format and, in some cases, by grade. Check the current format and price table before choosing.

Student Light

This is the most flexible option. Learning materials and tests are available in the student account, allowing a child to work around a local school timetable and a different time zone. One monthly online review with a teacher in each subject is included.

Student Basic

Student Basic is for families who want more regular teacher contact and closer monitoring of work. It includes assessed work and live subject lessons; the precise lesson frequency depends on the child’s grade.

External Studies Basic

This is an assessment-focused format for families that need the smallest realistic workload while keeping access to learning materials and the Ukrainian educational pathway. It includes a semesterly online review and one annual comprehensive assignment in each subject.

Student Extra

Student Extra is the scheduled option for children whose main study is online. It includes live lessons with teachers according to a timetable. Groups have up to 20 pupils; the number of lessons depends on grade.

Time zones: choosing a workable rhythm

Families in many European countries can often combine Ukrainian live lessons with local schooling more easily than families several time zones away. Where there is a larger time difference, self-paced materials and formats with fewer fixed meetings may be more realistic.

Before enrolment, look at a normal school week rather than an ideal one: local school hours, travel, language classes, sport, rest and the child’s own pace. The admissions team can explain the available formats, but the family is best placed to judge a sustainable workload.

Ukrainian education documents and university plans

Pupils receive annual progress records; after Grade 9, a document of basic secondary education; and after Grade 11, a document of complete general secondary education. Confirm the exact document and procedure with the school before enrolment.

If a family plans to use Ukrainian documents for admission outside Ukraine, recognition, translation or apostille requirements depend on the receiving institution and country. Check those requirements directly with the university, school or authority that will receive the document.

For admission to Ukrainian universities, applicants take the National Multi-Subject Test. Examination centres are available in multiple countries, but locations and registration rules change each year; rely on the current official announcement.

How to enrol from abroad

You do not need to travel to Kyiv simply to start the conversation. Contact the admissions office with the child’s grade, country and current school situation. The team can explain the current document list, the available study formats and the practical steps for enrolment.

Some cases need individual clarification — for example, a child transferring during the school year or a family presenting documents issued in another country. Resolve those details before choosing a package.

Try the learning platform first

The clearest way to decide whether a format suits a child’s routine is to look at the learning environment together. Try demo access to view lessons, tests and the student account before enrolling.

Short FAQ

Can my child study only with the Ukrainian online school?

That depends on the law of the country where the family lives and on the child’s circumstances. Check local compulsory-education requirements before choosing this route.

Which format is easier to combine with a local school?

A flexible or assessment-focused format is often easier to combine with a full local timetable. The best choice depends on the child’s grade, workload and time zone.

Can we change the format later?

A format can be changed when family circumstances change. Confirm the current conditions, timing and any financial implications with the admissions office.

Is an apostille needed for enrolment?

An apostille is usually not required for admission to Dzherelo, but the document list must be confirmed for the family’s country and situation.