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The three schools Odesa parents researched most this year, chosen from the 5 international schools in the city. Ranked by how many families viewed each profile between September 2025 and August 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile between September 2025 and August 2026.
Odesa International School is a private day school and kindergarten serving ages two to seventeen in Prymorskyi District. The campus houses the kindergarten, primary, middle and upper school on site, with a closed campus and 24/7 video surveillance. The curriculum blends a bespoke Ukrainian program (New Ukrainian School) with Cambridge International Curriculum for Primary and Secondary, including KS3 with GCSEs and IGCSE prep and a strong emphasis on English. The middle school integrates Ukrainian and British frameworks for seamless progression to senior studies. The school provides five balanced meals daily in an on-site dining hall, prepared by head chef, and features an underground air-raid shelter on the -2 floor for safety. A broad extracurricular program offers 20+ clubs in arts, sciences, languages, sports and leadership, with activities in the afternoon. The aim is to prepare students for higher education in Ukraine and abroad through international standards and wide elective options.
International Academic School Odesa (MASHO) is located at Academicheskaya 30, Odessa, Ukraine. It is licensed as a Cambridge International School and offers Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula alongside a Bespoke Curriculum. The Cambridge program is taught in English from early grades, combining Ukrainian state standards with British materials so students can take Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels. Cambridge International supervises teaching quality, and Cambridge certificates are recognized by universities worldwide. The campus includes the Church of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, with religious history lectures and Christian ethics electives. Classes are small; subject-specialist teachers develop skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and foreign language proficiency. The school uses modern technology—87-inch interactive Smart Boards, electronic diaries, biometric access, 240 night-vision cameras, and personal student cards. A three-storey sports complex with two pools, a gym, and a stadium supports sport; a nutritionist-designed cafe, school bus, and concert hall complete the facilities.
MASHO International Academic School in Odesa provides English-language education anchored in Cambridge International programs and Ukrainian standards. The school is accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and operates as a Cambridge International School with a Cambridge license, ensuring teaching quality is overseen by Cambridge International. Students study Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels, alongside Ukrainian qualifications, and can sit Cambridge examinations at the school. The Cambridge track is complemented by Korean, French, German, Italian, and Chinese curricula, expanding language learning. English-language instruction begins early, with longer English hours from first grade and classes tailored through small subgroups and interactive methods. The campus features a modern sports complex with pools, a stadium, and gym facilities, plus underground shelters to maintain learning during air alerts. Security, ecological initiatives, and electronic student cards support a safe, connected learning environment. Cambridge credentials provide education opportunities worldwide.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 5 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
Size & classes
School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.
Schools grouped by typical class size.
Average class size is 16.7 students · based on the 3 schools that report it.
What it costs
Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.
Across the 3 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in UAH.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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