Pechersk School International is a diverse learning community which provides an academically challenging programme in a student-centred environment.
As an IB world school, PSI is committed to developing well-rounded, global citizens by promoting personal excellence in the classroom and beyond.
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| Learning Community | A spirit of collaboration pervades the school, with all members of the school community committed to student success and wellbeing as well as to their own lifelong learning. |
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| Academically challenging programme | PSI is an IB World School offering all three programmes for students EC - Grade 12. Students are prepared to attend universities that match their needs and abilities. |
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| Student-centered environment | Students engage in a wide variety of activities and experiences that promote powerful learning along with increased self-confidence, personal empowerment, and the freedom to explore personal passions. |
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| Global citizens | PSI students and community members are global citizens, empowered to recognise and act on issues of importance in their local and international communities. |
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| Personal excellence | At PSI, students work with teachers to define their own standards for excellence both in academics and areas of passion and work to achieve those. |
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We grow. We lead. We succeed.
A place where we belong.
| INTEGRITY, HONESTY, TRUST | We value acting on strong moral principles that build trust within our community. |
| RESPECT, EMPATHY, TOLERANCE | We value respect and understanding for each other’s individualities, cultures, beliefs, ideas and needs. |
| DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION | We value a diverse community where everyone is safe, included, appreciated, and feels free to be themselves. |
| HAPPINESS, JOY | We value a joyful environment that promotes a happy and motivated community. |
| PASSION | We value creativity, inspiration and passion in everything we do. |
PSI is an IB World School that defines learning as a holistic, purposeful, learner-centred and inquiry-based process. At PSI, learners engage in a personalised journey of discovery, reflection and action, which is motivated by their passions and interests. Recognising that learning is limitless, individuals collaboratively build their knowledge, skills and understanding in academics, arts, athletics, and service, with the well-being of themselves and the wider global community in mind.
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end, the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
| PSI Kyiv is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people in our care. We support the rights of the child and will act without hesitation to ensure a child-safe environment. We also support the rights and well-being of our staff and volunteers and encourage their active participation in building and maintaining a secure environment for all participants. |
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PSI:
Maintains its status as a mid-sized IB world day school (not to exceed 600 students) that provides an international education for students aged 3 - 18
Aligns school enrolment, facilities, finances, resources and capacity to ensure sustainability
Maintains the international identity of the school whilst respecting Ukrainian culture
Uses English as the main language of instruction, whilst demonstrating respect of mother tongue languages
Approves and maintains programmes that promote the overall well-being of its students
Ensures students' best interests are at the centre of all decision-making
Enrols students and families, and employs staff who accept and exemplify the school’s mission, vision and core values
Only accepts behaviour, from all community members, that ensures the safety, integrity, and dignity of all individuals
Hires and retains qualified and flexible staff members who are committed to ongoing professional growth
Expects direct parent involvement in the lives of their children at school
PSI recognises the responsibility of nurturing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global society. Together we aspire to create a harmonious community where each person feels that their whole identity is known and respected. We commit to persevering together as we face the inevitable challenges in our ever-evolving journey to create a just and peaceful world.