Top-5 Private Schools in Kyiv 2026

When choosing education in capital schools, parents evaluate programs, infrastructure, and safety. Ukrainian Business Award compared ten private institutions in Kyiv and identified the leaders based on a set of criteria. Ukrainian Business Award reports on this here.

1. KMDSh

KMDSh ranked first in the UBA rating. The school offers four educational programs and two formats of education. Researchers noted 14 infrastructure elements and four safety solutions. A strong advantage of the institution is the high rating for family interaction: nine out of ten points for customer experience.

2. BISU

BISU came second and leads among participants in the number of educational programs: there are six, including Cambridge and IB. The institution has 29 years of experience, offers three formats of education, and received the maximum score of ten points for family interaction. The variety of programs expands choices for students considering further education abroad.

3. Novopecherska School

Novopecherska School rounded out the top three. It combines two educational programs with four formats of education in schools. UBA considered 11 infrastructure elements and four safety solutions. A strong point was communication with families, rated at ten points.

4. MIDGARD

MIDGARD ranked fourth and received the highest scores for feedback from parents and graduates among all participants in the study. The school has nine years of experience, one educational program, two formats of education, and 12 infrastructure elements. Its advantages in the ranking were positive feedback and website convenience.

5. Gymnasium A+

Gymnasium A+ completed the top five. The institution offers five educational programs and four formats of education, with 16 infrastructure elements. UBA also considered three safety solutions important for education during alarms. A wide range of programs and a developed space are the main advantages of the gymnasium.