Parents and students were informed about significant changes: what to consider before September 1

The last bell in Ukrainian schools rang on May 30, 2025. However, the academic year for all students is not yet over. Officially, it lasts until June 30, and in different regions, educational institutions independently set the end date and format for completing studies.

In some cities, such as Lviv, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, and Mykolaiv, as well as in certain schools in Chernivtsi, classes will continue from June 6 to 10. After that, some educational institutions will switch to a format that includes school camps, educational excursions, and other events to consolidate knowledge.

The deadlines for completing studies, holidays, and summer employment are determined at the school level. No significant changes are expected in the schedule for the next academic year; the government will make a corresponding decision in the summer.

Changes in the 2025/2026 academic year

From September 1, 2025, it is planned to implement new approaches to organizing the educational process.

For displaced children: students must study at their new place of residence. The exception will apply in situations where the local school is overcrowded or closed. Currently, approximately 120,000 students receive education remotely from other regions – this practice will be limited.

For distance learning, classes operating in a distance format must consist of at least 20 students. This condition does not apply to family education and external education. Children living in temporarily occupied territories will be able to continue distance learning in schools in their regions, provided with individual pedagogical support.

For high school students: a pilot project will begin in September in 30 educational institutions. High school students will be able to choose their subjects and courses. The full implementation of this model is planned for 2027, and testing of new programs in the fields of natural sciences, technology, and art will also begin.

The reforms are aimed at individualizing learning and adapting the educational process to modern requirements. However, their success depends on the conditions in each specific region, the capabilities of schools, and the professional training of teaching staff.

Recall that changes for high school students were previously discussed, in particular, reducing the number of subjects and eliminating the need to memorize a large amount of material.

Additionally, information is provided on the procedure for issuing a Ukrainian certificate to graduates studying abroad, as well as new regulations regarding the organization of summer vacations that parents of students will encounter.