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In a series of significant educational reforms, Ukraine has introduced new requirements mandating English proficiency for civil servants and educators, marking a push for broader language competencies. The Verkhovna Rada is deliberating on modifying laws to potentially affect deferment privileges for students over 25, signaling a possible shift in educational priorities. Additionally, Ukraine has reached an agreement with Moldova for mutual recognition of educational documents and degrees. The Ministry of Education continues to face challenges in streamlining salary structures for teachers by 2026, amidst pressure to enhance educational standards and adapt to ongoing socio-political changes.

What new language proficiency requirements are introduced for Ukrainian public sectors?

The Ukrainian government has mandated English proficiency for civil servants and educators. This policy aims to elevate language skills within the public service sector, ensuring that government employees and educators are better equipped to engage in international dialogues and enhance their professional competencies.

How will new legislation affect student deferments from mobilization in Ukraine?

The Verkhovna Rada is considering amendments to remove deferment privileges from students aged 25 and older enrolled in higher education institutions. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline mobilization processes and ensure educational deferment policies align more closely with current socio-political needs.

What is the significance of the agreement between Ukraine and Moldova on education?

Ukraine and Moldova have signed an agreement to mutually recognize educational documents and academic degrees. This landmark resolution facilitates academic mobility and recognition, enabling students and professionals to have their qualifications acknowledged across both countries, thus promoting bilateral educational collaboration.

Are there plans to increase teachers' salaries in Ukraine in 2026?

As of now, the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science has not finalized a mechanism for increasing teachers' salaries in 2026. Despite discussions and the pressing need for salary enhancements to attract and retain skilled educators, detailed measures and financial frameworks are yet to be structured.

What changes to military education are being implemented in Ukraine?

NATO is set to conduct audits of Ukrainian military universities to ensure compliance with international military education standards. This effort underscores a commitment to optimizing defense education in line with NATO's benchmarks and is part of a broader initiative to reform Ukraine's military education in response to recent conflicts.

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The Ministry of Education and Science has approved the procedure for recognising learning outcomes achieved in the temporarily occupied territories Ukraine recognises education in occupied territories: Ministry of Education and Science has approved new procedures for schoolchildren from temporarily occupied territories The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, by Order No. 338 of February 23, 2026, approved the "Procedure for Recognizing the Learning Outcomes of Individuals Who Resided in the Temporarily Occupied Territory of Ukraine at the Levels of Complete General Secondary Education." 1 171 7 Previously in trend: Studying during the war

The Ministry of Education and Science dismissed KNU Rector Bugrov Ministry of Education and Science has dismissed KNU Rector Volodymyr Buhrov. DOCUMENT The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has signed an order dismissing Volodymyr Buhrov from his post as rector of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. 2 458 4 Previously in trend: Declaration of false information

UNICEF will allocate over $91 million for education in Ukraine UNICEF will allocate over $91 million to support education in Ukraine in 2026, — Ministry of Education In 2026, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will allocate more than $91 million to support Ukraine's education system. 476 2 Previously in trend: Education in Ukraine

Ukraine sets English requirements for civil service roles Ukraine sets mandatory English proficiency levels for civil servants and educators – MES Mandatory English language proficiency requirements have been introduced in Ukraine for applicants to certain positions in public administration, education, and science. 2 763 5 Previously in trend: Education in Ukraine

Mobilisation of postgraduate students Verkhovna Rada is preparing bill to cancel deferrals for students aged 25+, - committee chairman Babak The Verkhovna Rada is working on amendments to mobilisation legislation that could deprive men aged 25 and over who have enrolled in higher, pre-higher or vocational education institutions of their right to deferment. 24 051 236 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral

Herman Halushchenko’s son studies at one of the most expensive private colleges in Switzerland Halushchenko’s son attends Swiss private college costing $200,000 year. This is not listed in his declaration – media The son of former justice and energy minister Herman Halushchenko has been studying for the fourth year in a row at one of Europe’s most expensive private colleges, College Alpin Beau Soleil in Switzerland. Tuition and accommodation there cost up to 200,000 dollars per year. 10 687 73

The Ministry of Education and Science inspects universities Ministry of Education and Science: "Education will not save you from mobilisation" – universities being checked for fictitious postgraduate students The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has stated that education cannot be used as a means of evading mobilisation. 3 339 28 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Oksen Lisovyi: Ministry of Education and Science looking for a way to raise teachers’ salaries Ministry of Education and Science explains how teachers’ salaries will be raised in 2026 The Ministry of Education and Science has not yet developed a mechanism for raising teachers’ salaries in 2026. 3 064 27 Previously in trend: Budget-2026

Schoolchildren go abroad. How many of them study there 32% of Ukrainian graduates in 2022 did not even register for NMT - media Almost one-third of Ukrainian school graduates did not register for the NMT (National Multi-subject Test), which is mandatory for admission to Ukrainian universities. 33 747 24 Previously in trend: School students move abroad

Students of vocational education institutions may lose their deferment Vocational education students who started studying after age of 25 may lose right to deferment - media The Verkhovna Rada is considering a draft law by the Cabinet of Ministers that would make it impossible to use education as a way to avoid mobilisation. 6 352 8 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral Mobilisation in Ukraine

diploma Ukraine and Moldova will mutually recognize documents on education and academic degrees The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a resolution "On Approval of the Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Moldova on Mutual Recognition of Documents on Education and Academic Degrees." 573 9 Previously in trend: Cyberattacks by the Russian Federation

Ukraine certifies military courses according to NATO standards NATO to start audit of Ukrainian military universities - Defense Ministry Starting from May 1, 2025, NATO will begin an institutional audit of Ukrainian higher military educational institutions that are part of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 1 601 32 Previously in trend: Education in Ukraine

student,university,students,education Government wants to limit deferment from mobilisation for students who entered vocational schools after age of 25 The Cabinet of Ministers has initiated draft law No. 13193, which provides for narrowing the circle of persons entitled to deferment from mobilisation due to study. 19 394 56 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral

AFU Military with leadership experience in civilian life no longer need to take course under officer training program - Chernohorenko Servicemen with a master's degree and at least two years of leadership experience in civilian life can be appointed to various positions, including the category of colonel. 6 295 58

Japan provides Ukraine with $235 million Japan provides Ukraine with $235 million to support education and private sector As part of the World Bank's LEARN and RISE projects, Ukraine received $235 million from the Government of Japan to support education and the private sector. 390 1 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

школа Today, many 10th and 11th graders, especially boys, go abroad - Lisovyi In grades 10-11, many children, especially boys, go abroad, and it is necessary to encourage them to stay in Ukraine. 21 302 172

Михайло Мацелик Mykhailo Matselyk, teacher of Irpin Professional College of Economics and Law, was killed in action for Ukraine Mykhailo Matselyk, a graduate of Educational and Research Institute of Law of STU, was killed at the front. 5 959 9

Денис Шмигаль Each region should have at least one military lyceum - Shmyhal Ukraine seeks to create an extensive network of military lyceums. 2 364 28

Видавництво "Літера ЛТД" надрукувало підручники "Української мови" з картою України, на якій відсутній Крим (фото ілюстративне) "Litera LTD" publishing house, which printed textbook with map of Ukraine without Crimea, will reprint it at its own expense - Lisovyi. PHOTO The "Litera LTD" publishing house printed Ukrainian language textbooks with a map of Ukraine that did not include Crimea. Now the publishing house will have to reprint the books at its own expense. 10 665 57

школа,руйнування Almost 800 educational facilities were destroyed in Kharkiv - Terekhov addresses UN Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov has written a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, calling for an end to Russian strikes on Kharkiv and the Kharkiv region. 1 238 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Сюмар про навчання та відключення світла Only 30% of Ukrainian schools are equipped with generators, Cabinet of Ministers is not going to allocate funds for fuel supply - Siumar Schools that have generators will be provided with fuel by local governments, not the central government. 1 753 31

Понад 500 тисяч українських дітей навчаються дистанційно More than half million children in Ukraine study remotely, - Lisovyi Due to the war, more than half a million Ukrainian children are studying remotely, which affects the quality of education. 682 5

окупант,позиція Occupier tries in vain to understand design of "unknown" weapon and make shot. VIDEO A video was posted online showing the occupier at the position twisting an unknown weapon in his hands for a long time, trying in vain to understand its design and make a shot. 31 430 27 Previously in trend: War

освіта Cabinet of Ministers will propose to abolish part-time form of study, - Ministry of Education The government will propose to abolish part-time education and replace it with distance learning. 5 035 120

лісовий State will promote study of English at all levels of education, - Lisovyi 49% of Ukrainians surveyed do not have any English language skills, which prevents them from entering international markets. The state will promote the study of English at all levels of education, starting with preschoolers. 1 876 44

махінатори Fraudulent procurement of bio-toilets for shelters: Shevchenko District State Administration’s education department to be tried for embezzlement. PHOTOS The Shevchenko District Prosecutor’s Office of Kyiv submitted to the court an indictment against the head and deputy head of the education department of the Shevchenkivskyi District State Administration in Kyiv, as well as an entrepreneur on the fact of embezzlement of budget funds 4 100 39

шмигаль Military education is priority for Ukraine in coming years, - Shmyhal In the future, Ukraine will need appropriate specialists for renewal, so military education will be a priority for the country for the next few years. 1 754 20 Previously in trend: War

школа Russia plans to accelerate approximation of schools in the occupied territories to Russian standards: they want to issue Russian-type certificates - National Resistance Center Russian occupiers plan to introduce new standards for certification and accreditation of school education institutions. 1 457 17 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Military education needs to be updated to reflect experience gained in war, - Zelensky Ukrainian military education needs to be transformed and updated to reflect the experience at the front. 2 456 45

лікар State contract for training of doctors, rehabilitators, and social workers will be increased, - Shmyhal It is planned to increase the state order for the training of doctors, rehabilitators and social workers. 1 802 7

школа,рф Occupiers share plans to fully integrate captured territories of Ukraine into Russian educational space in 5 years As of September 1, schools in the occupied territories of Ukraine will supposedly be able to choose their own educational programs for children. As many as two of them involve learning the Ukrainian language at some level. 4 356 31 Previously in trend: War

дети,школа,обстрел School year starts on September 1 offline - MES Starting from September 1, the educational process in Ukraine will be resumed offline. 37 936 37

шандор,щадей University Professor Sandor giving a lecture to students from a trench. PHOTO Professor Fedir Sandor of the Uzhgorod National University giving a lecture to students while sitting in a trench. 10 322 19 Previously in trend: War

школа 102 educational institutions completely destroyed in Ukraine Statistics on the destruction of kindergartens, schools and universities are growing daily. As of today, 102 educational institutions have been completely destroyed, 1412 institutions have been damaged. 1 142 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Brookes CIL International School was included in the ranking of the best new schools of the world Brookes CIL International School was included in the ranking of the best new schools of the world Brookes CIL International School was included in the list of top new international schools of 2022. The top list was prepared by the US global education magazine The Knowledge Review. 2 956 13

Kevin Skeoch: Brookes CIL is going to be state-of-the-art, cutting edge and well-protected (advertising) Kevin Skeoch: Brookes CIL is going to be state-of-the-art, cutting edge and well-protected (advertising) Brookes CIL International School, which is opening in the heart of Kyiv in September 2022 as a joint project of Brookes Education Group (BEG) and CIL International, is going to be state-of-the-art, cutting edge and well-protected. 3 662 13

Brookes CIL International School described seven wonders of this new international school (реклама) Brookes CIL International School described seven wonders of this new international school (реклама) The newest and largest school of Ukraine for local and international students, Brookes CIL International School will open in Kyiv, Ukraine in September 2022. 1 888 6

Ukrainian president signs decree establishing university of the future Ukrainian president signs decree establishing university of the future Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a decree on the establishment of the Presidential University of the Future. 10 845 196

Pupils Of 1st-4th Grades Will Be Able To Move In Schools Without Masks - Stepanov Pupils Of 1st-4th Grades Will Be Able To Move In Schools Without Masks - Stepanov Pupils of the first-fourth grades will be able to move in schools without masks. 8 572 54 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Over UAH 7 bln invested in Ukrainian schools in recent years. PHOTOS Over UAH 7 bln invested in Ukrainian schools in recent years. PHOTOS In recent years, more than UAH 7 billion has been invested in the modernization of Ukraine’s education sector. 2 474 22

пасе импичмент аграмунт Ukraine has right to defend its national language, - PACE rapporteur on Ukraine's Education Act The national language is important factor of society consolidation, but the rights of ethnic minorities should be observed. 22 364 78 Previously in trend: Education Act

венгрия Hungarian foreign minister refused to meet his Ukrainian counterpart Klimkin during visit to Zakarpattia Head of Hungarian Foreign Ministry Peter Szijjarto refused to meet his Ukrainian counterpart Pavlo Klimkin during the former's visit to the Zakarpattia region of Ukraine. 31 192 122 Previously in trend: Education Act

венгрия Ukraine-Hungary relations in tough phase, but hopefully problems will be solved jointly, - Hungarian Ambassador to Ukraine Keskeny Hungarian ambassador in Ukraine Ernő Keskeny said that the relations between his country and Kyiv are tough, but he hopes the two countries will overcome this period. 3 872 24

газета "Poroshenko banned Russian language in schools", - Russian media react to new Ukraine Education Act Russian propagandists are certain that in Ukraine, Russian language is being attacked. 138 001 443 Previously in trend: Education Act

арьев Hungary resorts to blackmailing instead of quiet talks. We will respond in the same manner, - Ariev on Budapest's reaction to Ukraine Education Act Ukraine is ready to respond in the same manner to Hungary if Budapest blocks any initiative on Ukraine and EU rapprochement. 25 012 121 Previously in trend: Education Act

школа Poroshenko signs Ukraine Education Act The president has signed the bill No. 2145-VIII Education Act, adopted by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Sept. 5, 2017. 56 240 326 Previously in trend: Education Act

земля поле Issue of land market launch in Ukraine to be postponed, - Iryna Lutsenko In the next political season of 2017, Ukraine's parliament is to amend the law on the Auditing Chamber. 12 709 97 Previously in trend: Land reform

гройсман PM Hroisman names land, pension, education reforms, state property privatization as government priorities Ukraine’s medium and long term outlook will depend on five decisions taken by the government together with the Verkhovna Rada. 9 040 78 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet Land reform

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