Starting from 2027, high school in Ukraine will become a “specialised” school. This means that after the 9th grade, students will be able to choose one of two areas of study:
- Academic: studying at lyceums in a chosen profile (STEM, language and literature, etc.). Students will independently choose subjects for in-depth study and subjects outside the profile.
- Vocational: studying at colleges or vocational schools to learn a trade and choose related subjects. After graduation, you can work or continue your studies at a university.
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How is the reform perceived?
A sociological study has shown that:
- 85% of high school students support the reform.
- 91% of high school students and 83% of vocational education students want to choose some subjects.
- 85% of parents of students in grades 10-11 and 78% of parents of students in grades 5-6 support the reform.
Students say that they lack the opportunity to choose subjects based on their interests and want more practice in the classroom.
Career guidance and practical skills
The majority of parents and students surveyed said that schools provide career guidance, but it is often done by teachers. There is a lack of a systematic approach and various formats (excursions, career fairs, etc.).
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Cooperation with communities
Preparations for the reform are ongoing: changes to legislation, development of curricula, textbooks, teacher training, and updating the educational environment.
Communities are working together with the Ministry of Education and Science and the RSA to create a network of lyceums. 81% of heads of ATCs with less than 1200 pupils are ready to create lyceums. 56% of ATC heads and 59% of deputies are ready to cooperate with other communities if a lyceum is located on their territory.
Pupils and students are ready to study in another community if there are better conditions there. 40% of teachers are also ready to work in another community if there is no lyceum nearby.
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