Pechersk School International

What Pechersk School International does

Pechersk School International (PSI Kyiv) is a not-for-profit international school founded in 1995 in Kyiv, Ukraine, by a group of parents seeking an English-language, internationally accredited education for their children. It serves approximately 85 staff and up to 550 students aged 3-18 across three divisions: an Early Years Centre (Kindergarten, ages 3-5), a Primary School (ages 6-12), and a Secondary School (ages 12-18). PSI is the only school in Ukraine authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization to deliver all three IB programmes — the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) — providing a continuous international curriculum from early years through university preparation. The school additionally offers a general education programme approved by the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science, enabling dual-credential graduation pathways.

The school's core product is the IB continuum, supported by structured Units of Inquiry that integrate science, social studies, literacy, mathematics and arts across grade levels, alongside specialised programmes such as the OPAL outdoor learning framework, the Week Without Walls experiential trip programme for Grades 6-10, individualised university counselling from Grade 9, and a Learning Support service. Faculty composition is international (67% of teachers from 11 countries), highly credentialed (88% postgraduate degrees), and experienced (approximately 16 years average teaching experience). Campus facilities include a 25-metre heated swimming pool, a double gymnasium with climbing wall, and three authorised bomb shelter spaces with backup power generation, reflecting the operational realities of operating through the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

PSI generates revenue primarily through annual tuition fees ranging from $21,175 USD (Kindergarten) to $28,840 USD (Grades 11-12), supplemented by a one-time $1,500 registration fee, a non-refundable $300 application fee, a $1,500 annual Strategic Development Fund contribution, and $1,000 Week Without Walls trip charges for Grades 6-10. Approximately 70% of the operating budget is allocated to teacher salaries and staff expenses, with the remainder directed to facilities (13%), student services (13%), and other costs (4%); all surplus is reinvested into the school under its not-for-profit structure. The school is governed by a Board of Governors with monthly meetings and is independently operated with no parent company or external shareholders. Accreditation is held with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC, since 2003), and memberships are maintained with the Council of International Schools (CIS), the European Council of International Schools (ECIS), and the Central and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA).

Name

Pechersk School International

Legal name

PSI Kyiv Inc

Website

https://enrol.psi.kyiv.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pechersk School International is a not-for-profit international school in Kyiv, Ukraine, serving up to 550 students aged 3-18. It is the only school in Ukraine authorised to deliver all three International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP, DP), supported by a Ukrainian Ministry of Education-approved credential pathway.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged annually by grade level, ranging from $21,175 (Kindergarten) to $28,840 (Grades 11-12). As a not-for-profit institution, all tuition revenue is reinvested into the school. Approximately 70% of budget is dedicated to teacher salaries and staff expenses.
2. Application and Registration Fees: One-time non-refundable application fee of $300 for new students, and one-time registration fee of $1,500 upon enrollment
3. Strategic Development Fund: Annual contribution of $1,500 added to tuition fees for all students, supporting strategic development initiatives
4. Week Without Walls Programme: Off-campus learning adventure trips for Grades 6-10, charged at $1,000 per student

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Core offering

Pechersk School International (PSI Kyiv) is a not-for-profit private international school delivering the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum through the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 3 to 18. It is the only school in Ukraine authorised to teach all three IB programmes and additionally offers a Ukrainian Ministry of Education-approved general education programme, University Counselling, Week Without Walls experiential trips, Learning Support, the OPAL outdoor play programme, and campus facilities including a 25-metre swimming pool and three bomb shelters.

Product overview

Pechersk School International (PSI Kyiv) is an IB World School offering a continuum of international education for children ages 3-18 through three academic divisions: Early Years Centre (Kindergarten, ages 3-5), Primary School (ages 6-12), and Secondary School (ages 12-18). The school's core educational programmes include three International Baccalaureate programmes — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) — making it the only school in Ukraine authorized to offer all three IB programmes. PSI also provides a Ministry of Education-approved Ukrainian School Programme as an additional national curriculum option. Supporting programmes include University Counselling, Week Without Walls experiential learning trips, Learning Support services, and Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) programme. Campus facilities include a 25-metre heated swimming pool, bomb shelter spaces, and a double gymnasium with climbing wall.

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Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) IB programme for ages 3-12, taught at Early Years and Primary School levels of PSI Kyiv, focusing on inquiry-based learning through play and structured Units of Inquiry.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB programme for ages 11-16 (Grades 6-10), providing a framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world through interdisciplinary inquiry.
• IB Diploma Programme (DP) Two-year university preparation programme for ages 16-18 (Grades 11-12), offering rigorous academic preparation accepted by top universities worldwide.
• Early Years Centre (Kindergarten) Early childhood education programme for ages 3-5, following IB PYP framework with learning through play philosophy, specialist lessons in art, music, and physical education.
• Primary School Primary education for ages 6-12 (Grades 1-5), implementing IB PYP with Units of Inquiry that integrate science, social studies, literacy, maths, and arts across grade levels.
• Secondary School Secondary education for ages 12-18 (Grades 6-12), offering both MYP and DP programmes with university counselling, athletics, and co-curricular activities.
• Ukrainian School Programme Additional general education programme approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, offering Ukrainian national curriculum alongside IB programmes.
• Week Without Walls (WWW) Annual off-campus experiential learning programme for students to build independence, resilience, and leadership through trips within Ukraine and abroad.
• University Counselling Individualized university and career counselling starting in Grade 9, supporting subject selection, personal portfolios, essays, interviews, scholarships, and multi-system applications.
• Learning Support Personalized academic and emotional support including in-class support, small-group interventions, individualized learning plans, and collaboration with counselling team.

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003PSI has been accredited by NEASC since 2003, demonstrating commitment to educational standards and continuous improvement recognized globally.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSI is authorized by IB as an IB World School to offer all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP). This is the only such authorization in Ukraine, providing PSI with exclusive rights to deliver the IB continuum education.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive CIS member, connecting PSI with a global network of international schools for collaboration and best practice sharing.
• European Council of International Schools (ECIS)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive ECIS member serving the European international schools community.
• Central and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive CEESA member connecting PSI with regional international schools.
• Ukrainian School of External StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSI is the only international school in Ukraine with approval from the Ukrainian School of External Studies to offer a general education programme accepted by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education: Large global operator of premium K-12 international schools including in CEE and CIS markets. Comparable on premium international K-12 delivery at scale, though GEMS is a multi-school for-profit operator rather than a single not-for-profit.
• Cognita Schools: International schools group operating premium campuses across Europe and Asia. Comparable on premium private K-12 positioning and IB curriculum, with similar governance standards (accreditation, faculty hiring).
• International School of Brussels: Established, larger IB international school in Western Europe with a broader portfolio of programmes. Comparable on IB authorization and premium positioning, but with significantly greater scale and broader catchment.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium international-school group with IB programmes in multiple CEE and CIS cities. Comparable on premium IB delivery and international faculty model, but at materially larger scale and as a for-profit operator.
• Inspired Education Group: Premium international K-12 operator with schools across Europe including CEE. Comparable on premium international education positioning, IB curriculum, and expatriate family target market.

Regional players

• International School of Prague: Central European IB World School in Prague serving expatriate families in a stable, conflict-free jurisdiction. Comparable IB continuum delivery and tuition band, but operating in a safer geography that increasingly attracts families relocating from Kyiv.
• American International School of Budapest: IB World School in Budapest with similar curriculum, premium tuition, and international teaching staff profile. Comparable as a Central European peer in the same CEESA network.

Others

• United World Colleges (UWC): Global movement of IB Diploma schools focused on international and experiential education. Comparable on IB DP delivery, mission-driven not-for-profit governance, and strong university placement track record.

Direct peers

• Kyiv International School (KIS): Long-standing Kyiv international school offering IB programmes to a similar expatriate and diplomatic community. Closest like-for-like competitor on curriculum, customer segment, and geography.
• British International School Kyiv: The most direct competitor in the Kyiv international-school market, also serving expatriate and elite Ukrainian families with a British curriculum. Highly comparable target market, premium tuition band, and Kyiv-only footprint.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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