Ukrainian education abroad

Resources for preschoolers 

Supporting preschoolers abroad is extremely important as it helps them adapt to a new environment, preserve their cultural identity, develop important skills, and ensure emotional stability. It also contributes to the successful integration of children, which provides opportunities for future development and success.

The website of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine contains freely available materials with which teachers and parents can organize the educational process remotely.

The section “Modern preschool under the wings of protection” systematizes useful links and meaningful materials (video lessons, advice from a psychologist, literary works, interesting activities, expert advice, etc.) for teachers and parents.

In addition, the following resources will be useful:

• The NUMO Preschool Development Platform is an assistant for the development of a child aged 3–6 in kindergarten or at home, developed by experts from UNICEF and the Ministry of Education and Science. The site contains materials for parents, guardians and educators, who together make every effort every day to ensure the harmonious development of preschoolers: 
  • NUMO website;
  • Viber channel NUMO.
• “UNICEF: A Community for Parents”.
• application “Vizdom: the world of emotions”.
• Telegram communication channel “Vzaemodiia: daily steps to shared joy”, which contains materials for joint interaction between parents and children, advice and free consultations with specialists.
• “Optima Kids” platform from the “OPTIMA” Education Center for children of senior preschool age. The application and the Optima Kids YouTube channel contain interactive exercises, audio tales, master classes, educational and educational videos that contribute to the development of children’s thinking and creative abilities.
• a unique platform “Learning together” for parents and educators, created with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine together with “Osvitoria” in partnership with UNICEF. The platform contains information about studying in Ukraine and abroad.

Studying under the Ukrainian studies component 

Schoolchildren living outside Ukraine have the opportunity to study under “the Ukrainian Studies component” programme.

What is the Ukrainian Studies component?

The Ukrainian Studies component is a shortened educational programme for schoolchildren, which allows reducing the academic demands on students who study full-time in the host country and at the same time get online education in Ukraine. This includes subjects that are not taught abroad: Ukrainian language, Ukrainian literature, history of Ukraine, geography, Defense of Ukraine, fundamentals of law. Students will be able to study under this programme, and those subjects that are not included in the Ukrainian Studies component can be transferred from schools abroad.

What are the advantages of studying with a Ukrainian studies component?

First of all, it is an opportunity to maintain a connection with Ukraine through studying in Ukrainian schools, communicating with peers and teachers. In addition, students will be able to receive documents about Ukrainian education without the overload of full-time study in two schools at the same time.

Studying under the Ukrainian Studies component involves:

• fewer hours than the full programme (6–8 hours, depending on the year of study);
• teachers can adapt the shortened program to students’ needs;
• Educational institutions can organize schedules that do not overlap with studies at schools abroad.

To help teachers who will teach under the Ukrainian studies component programme, the Ministry of Education and Science, together with the Ukrainian Institute of Educational Research, have compiled a selection of online educational content developed over the past few years to provide online learning. These include educational videos, project tasks, and final tests that can be used in class or for students to work on independently.

The selections of educational materials were formed in accordance with the Recommendations on the use of modified programmes in the Ukrainian language, Ukrainian literature, history of Ukraine, and geography for general secondary education institutions.

Links to materials for teachers are here.

How to find the list of schools that offer Ukrainian studies component?

1. Go to the “School offline” website: offlineschool.mon.gov.ua.
2. Choose a school with a Ukrainian studies component on the information panel.
3. Contact the administration to apply.
4. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or leave your request in the Google form .

In addition, the educational platform “Nationwide School Online” contains materials that contribute to providing equal access to quality school education for students in grades 5–11.

Recognition of qualifications obtained abroad

Ukrainians can recognize professional qualifications obtained abroad and get employment and professional fulfillment opportunities

You can learn about the details of this process in the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 576, which regulates the procedure for recognizing such qualifications.

In particular, to confirm your professional skills, you need to submit relevant documents to the bodies responsible for recognizing qualifications.

If you need to improve your qualifications or take additional courses, you can use the online platform ProfOsvita, which offers a variety of courses to improve your professional level.

Information about the resolution can be found here.

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