PIPL Lyceum | Prime Innovative Private Lviv Lyceum

What PIPL Lyceum | Prime Innovative Private Lviv Lyceum does

PIPL Lyceum (Prime Innovative Private Lviv Lyceum) is a private K-12 educational institution headquartered in Lviv, Ukraine, founded in 2017 by Nadia and Mykhailo Dubchenko. It operates an integrated educational network spanning ages 2 through 19, comprising GlobalKids kindergartens, a primary school, three gymnasiums, the flagship PIPL Lyceum for grades 0-11, and the only authorized IB World School in Western Ukraine delivering the IB Diploma Programme. The educational model rests on Howard Gardner's multiple-intelligences theory combined with Ukrainian MOE curriculum, individualized mentorship, a 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio with class sizes capped at 18, and a 'formation' character-development track. Technology infrastructure centers on the proprietary GlobalKids mobile platform (iOS/Android) for parent-school communication, electronic grade journals, tuition payments, menu ordering, and surveillance camera access, plus licensed third-party platforms (Kognity, Revision Village, Pearson, Hodder, Oxford University Press, Cambridge Assessment) for IB curriculum delivery.

The business model is B2C subscription/recurring tuition across three primary tiers: Ukrainian curriculum at USD 7,500/year (or USD 600/month on 12 installments), IB Diploma Programme at USD 12,000-15,000/year, plus a one-time USD 500 entrance fee. Monetized add-ons include PIPL Tutor'Space NMT preparation at UAH 4,600/month per subject, seasonal TOY Camps at UAH 7,000-8,000 per session, school preparation programme at UAH 3,200/month, and roughly 20 fee-based extracurricular workshops priced UAH 1,400-4,500/month. Go-to-market combines direct school enrollment (3 free trial days, individual tours, entrance testing) with inside-sales for IB Diploma recruitment (entrance exams in Mathematics, English, and Natural Sciences, motivation letter, and English interview), augmented by digital channels (Google Ads, free webinars on international admission, Open Days, parent referral/word-of-mouth). Customer base is 600+ enrolled students across four Lviv-area locations, ranked #1 among private schools in Lviv for three consecutive years (2023-2025) by NMT results and 25th among all schools in Ukraine.

Name

PIPL Lyceum | Prime Innovative Private Lviv Lyceum

Legal name

PIPL Lyceum

Website

https://pipllyceum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PIPL Lyceum is a private K-12 educational network in Lviv, Ukraine, serving 600+ students ages 2-19 through kindergartens, primary school, gymnasium, lyceum, and the only IB World School in Western Ukraine, generating revenue from tuition, IB Diploma fees, NMT prep, camps, and extracurriculars.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Tutoring Services (Subject-Specific & General) (EDAJALAA), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• IB Diploma Programme
• International baccalaureate schooling
• Pre-university preparation
• Private school network

Headquarters

HQ city

Lviv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Ukrainian Curriculum: Monthly tuition payments for grades 0-11 with monthly installments from 600 y.o. (12 payments) or annual payment of 7500 USD. Includes full day care (08:30-19:00), textbooks, stationery, meals, transportation option, extracurricular activities, and all educational services.
2. IB Diploma Programme Fees: Two-year international programme with monthly payments from 1,500 USD or annual fees of 12,000-15,000 USD. Includes English-language IB textbooks, laptop provision, mock exams, access to Kognity and Revision Village platforms, career advisory consultations, and university selection support.
3. PIPL Tutor'Space NMT Preparation: Tutoring centre for National Multi-Subject Test preparation, 4,600 UAH/month per subject with 10% discount for 4 subjects. Includes 7-10 sessions (12-15 hours) of intensive preparation.
4. Summer Camps (TOY Camp): Day camps for children ages 5-10 including winter, spring, and summer sessions. Pricing varies from 7,000-8,000 UAH depending on transfer inclusion.
5. Extracurricular Activities: After-school workshops including sports (Karate 1,900 UAH, Aikido 1,800 UAH, Swimming 2,000 UAH, Football 1,600 UAH), creative (Culinary Studio 1,500 UAH), intellectual (Minecraft 1,700 UAH, Robotics 2,200 UAH, English Club 4,500 UAH), and Rubik's Cube 1,400 UAH.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PIPL Lyceum is a private K-12 educational institution operating a network of schools in Lviv, Ukraine, providing full-day (08:30–19:00) education for children ages 2 through 19. The core offering is tuition-based enrollment across kindergarten (GlobalKids, ages 2–6), primary school (grades 0–4), the main lyceum (grades 0–11), and the IB Diploma Programme (ages 16–19) — the only authorized IB World School in Western Ukraine. Supplementary paid offerings include NMT exam preparation tutoring (PIPL Tutor'Space), after-school workshops, seasonal TOY day camps, and the ВсеСвіт Arts Space.

Product overview

PIPL Lyceum operates as a unified private education network built around its core institution — PIPL Lyceum (grades 0–11, founded 2018) — supplemented by the GlobalKids Kindergarten sub-brand (ages 2–6), the PIPL Primary School (elementary, grades 0–4), and the internationally authorized IB Diploma Programme (IB World School, grades 10–12, the only IB school in Western Ukraine). The network also encompasses multiple supporting modules and services: PIPL Tutor'Space for NMT exam preparation; the GlobalKids Mobile Platform (a parent communication and school management app marketed as 'school in a smartphone'); over 20 After School Workshops and Extracurricular Formats across sports, creative, and intellectual domains; the ВсеЦвіт Arts Space offering cross-disciplinary artistic programmes; a Zero Class (Нульовий клас) school-readiness programme for ages 5–6; seasonal TOY Camps; and a school-preparation programme for future first-graders. The full-day model (09:00–19:00) integrates academic, formative, and co-curricular elements with a student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1 across four locations in Lviv.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PIPL Lyceum Flagship private K-12 school offering grades 0–11 education combining the Ukrainian Ministry of Education base curriculum with author-developed courses, electives, and project work in Business, Science, and Humanities tracks. Includes full-day programme (08:30–19:00), textbooks, stationery, meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner), transportation option, extracurricular clubs, psychological support, and mentorship. Ranked #1 among private schools in Lviv by NMT results for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025).
• GlobalKids Kindergarten Quality kindergarten network with locations in Lviv for children aged 2–6, offering author-developed programmes, professional pedagogical support, healthy meals, and development courses. Operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of PIPL Lyceum.
• PIPL Primary School Elementary school (grades 0–4) operating 09:00–19:00, with a maximum of 16 children per class, two teachers per lesson (teacher plus class supervisor), no homework, video surveillance, a laptop provided per student alongside the MOE-standard curriculum and author courses.
• IB Diploma Programme Two-year, fully English-language international pre-university programme (grades 10–12, ages 16–19) authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB World School since July 2024 — the first and only such authorization in Western Ukraine. Students study 6 subjects across 6 IB groups plus a compulsory CORE block (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS). The IB Diploma is accepted by 3,000+ universities globally for direct Year 1 bachelor admission. Tuition: from USD 1,500/month for PIPL students; USD 12,000/year for PIPL students or USD 15,000/year for external students on annual billing.
• PIPL Tutor'Space (NMT Preparation) Specialized tutoring centre within PIPL Lyceum for systematic preparation for the National Multi-Subject Test (NMT). Operates 2 sessions per week per subject (1.5 hours each) on weekdays 15:30–18:30, including mock exams, error analysis, and attendance tracking. Pricing: UAH 4,600/month per subject with a 10% discount for enrolling in all 4 subjects.
• ВсеСвіт (All-Cvit) Arts Space An artistic practice space within PIPL Lyceum offering courses in visual arts, sculpture and 3D modelling, creative journeys (curator excursions), music, and theatre. Operates on a project-based learning model where students create cross-disciplinary projects culminating in exhibitions with portfolio outcomes. Open to children and adults, and operates as the wholly owned subsidiary ВсеСвіт (VseSvit).
• Zero Class (Нульовий клас) Preparatory kindergarten class for children aged 5–6 years transitioning to first grade. Features 30-minute classes, no grades, daily English, Ukrainian language and maths, music, art, origami, engineering basics, neuro-motor exercises, and sessions with a psychologist and speech therapist. The same teacher continues into Grade 1 for pedagogical continuity.
• TOY Camp (Summer and Seasonal Day Camps) Day camps for children aged 5–10 held during summer, winter, and spring breaks. Sessions include themed programmes (ACTION Camp, EXPLORE Camp, Astro Camp based on NASA curriculum) with excursions, creativity, active recreation, and pool access. Locations include Bryukhovychi (Shyroka St. 3a) and Maloholoskivska St. 30a. Pricing from UAH 7,000 (self-drop-off) to UAH 8,000 (with transfer from Lviv).
• School Preparation Programme School-readiness programme for future first-graders aged 5–6 years, held twice weekly (Tuesday and Thursday, 16:00–18:00). Curriculum covers speech and writing, mathematics and logic, world exploration through experiments, and English. Small group sizes with monthly subscription of UAH 3,200.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three consecutive years as #1 private school in Lviv based on NMT results (2023, 2024, 2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• International Baccalaureate (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024PIPL Lyceum received full IB authorization in July 2024, becoming the first and only authorized IB World School in Western Ukraine. The partnership grants access to deliver IB Diploma Programme, use IB educational frameworks, and receive ongoing professional development and support from IBO.
• AnnadvisersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational company partnership for career guidance programme for IB students. Annadviser delivers workshops on university admission, career planning, and international opportunities. First meeting held September 11, 2025 at PIPL Lyceum.
• PearsonsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPublisher providing English-language IB textbooks and educational materials for IB Diploma Programme delivery
• Hodder EducationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPublisher providing English-language IB textbooks for IB Diploma Programme subjects
• Oxford University PresssupportingTechnology or IntegrationPublisher providing English-language IB and academic textbooks for international programme delivery
• KognitysupportingTechnology or IntegrationInternational teaching platform with methodological support provided to IB students at PIPL Lyceum
• Revision VillagesupportingTechnology or IntegrationInternational exam preparation platform providing practice resources for IB students
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCambridge exam preparation offered as part of language education programme for English language learners

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cognita Schools: International group of over 80 schools across multiple countries, including private K-12 institutions offering IB and other international curricula. Comparable as an established multi-country operator of premium private schools, though operating at significantly greater scale than PIPL.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global operator of premium international schools with IB programmes across 30+ countries including Eastern Europe. Comparable as a large-scale operator of premium international K-12 schools with similar IB curriculum delivery, though at a different scale and geographic footprint than PIPL's single-city focus.
• GEMS Education: Global K-12 private school operator with extensive IB programme offerings across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Comparable as a large incumbent in the international private education space, though operating primarily outside Ukraine and at materially different scale.

Direct peers

• International European School Kyiv: Kyiv-based private school offering IB programmes and international curriculum to Ukrainian and expatriate students. Comparable as a premium-priced Ukrainian private school with IB authorization competing for the same international-education-seeking family segment.
• British International School Kyiv: International school in Kyiv delivering British curriculum and IGCSE/A-Levels to expatriate and affluent Ukrainian families. Comparable as a premium-fee private school in Ukraine targeting international university-bound students with English-language instruction.
• Novak School: Ukrainian private school offering international curriculum with strong emphasis on individual learning approaches. Comparable as a domestic private K-12 operator positioning on differentiated pedagogy and family-oriented educational philosophy.
• Pechersk School International: Kyiv-based private international school offering IB programmes alongside national curriculum for K-12 students. Comparable as a Ukrainian private K-12 institution with international curriculum authorization, serving premium-paying families seeking global university access.

Regional players

• Green Country School: Private school network operating in other Ukrainian cities. Comparable as a domestic private K-12 operator offering modern pedagogical approaches but without the IB authorization that distinguishes PIPL in Western Ukraine.
• Optima Schools (Krakow): Private international school in Poland serving Ukrainian displaced families and Polish families seeking English-language IB-style programmes. Comparable as a regional private K-12 operator capturing demand from Ukrainian families seeking stable international education in neighboring countries.

Others

• Kognity: International learning platform providing digital curriculum and teaching support for IB programmes globally. Comparable as an enabling technology partner integrated into PIPL's IB delivery, and representative of the broader ed-tech ecosystem serving IB schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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