Before the war, Ukraine was known for its long-established educational institutions, affordable cost of living and strong schools, especially in mathematics and science. However, because of the ongoing war in the country, high school education in Ukraine is not currently a recommended option for international students.
Although many schools in Ukraine continue to operate, in-person education has been disrupted in some regions, and schools have moved to distance or blended learning models. Turkey's official authorities also continue to issue travel warnings for Ukraine. On this page, you can find information on the current situation regarding high school education in Ukraine, the recognition process for students continuing their education in Ukraine or returning to Turkey, and alternative high school options in Europe.
Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe and is one of the largest countries in Europe by area. Its capital is Kyiv. The official language is Ukrainian. The currency is the Ukrainian hryvnia.
Ukraine is known for its historic cities, long-established universities and rich cultural heritage. Before the war, Ukraine was among the countries chosen by many students from Turkey, especially for university education.
General secondary education in Ukraine consists of three stages: primary education, basic secondary education and high school. Ukraine is carrying out a comprehensive reform to move its education system to a 12-year structure. With this reform, high school education is planned to move to a three-year structure in which students specialize in academic or vocational fields.
High school in Ukraine ends with national exams, and their results are used for university admission. At Ukrainian schools, grades are given from 1 to 12, with 12 being the highest.
Schools in Ukraine continue to teach through in-person, distance or blended learning models depending on the security situation in their region. Some international schools in Ukraine have also moved their activities to online learning or have temporarily started teaching in other countries.
Students who have already started high school in Ukraine may have the option of continuing their education online. However, this option needs to be assessed separately in terms of recognition and school enrollment in Turkey.
For students who were planning high school education in Ukraine or who have had to interrupt their education there, there are alternative countries in Europe that offer similar advantages:
At NGGlobal, we work with you to identify the alternative country that best fits the student's goals, language skills and the family's budget.
Under normal circumstances, Turkish citizens can benefit from visa exemption for short visits to Ukraine. However, because of the war, travel to Ukraine carries serious security risks. Before planning any travel to Ukraine, you must follow the current travel warnings issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey.
Students who have completed part of their high school education in Ukraine and return to Turkey must obtain recognition (denklik) from the Turkish Ministry of National Education to continue their education where they left off. Students who earn a Ukrainian high school diploma must also obtain recognition of their diploma to apply to universities in Turkey.
The recognition application requires the courses taken and grades earned in Ukraine to be documented, and the documents must be certified and translated. Students who have difficulty accessing their documents are advised to speak with the Provincial Directorate of National Education to learn how to proceed. It is also important for students continuing their education online in Ukraine to find out in advance how this education will be assessed in Turkey.
At NGGlobal, we offer free consultation to students who were planning to study in Ukraine or who have had to interrupt their education there, and to their families.
Contact us to identify the option that best suits you.
Schools in Ukraine continue to operate; however, because of the ongoing war, high school education in Ukraine is not currently a recommended option for international students.
Students returning to Turkey must obtain recognition from the Turkish Ministry of National Education to continue their education where they left off. Students who cannot access their documents should speak with the Provincial Directorate of National Education.
Some schools in Ukraine continue to teach through distance or blended learning models depending on the security situation in their region. How this education will be assessed in Turkey should be checked separately.
Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany and Austria are among the alternative countries that offer advantages similar to Ukraine and can be chosen for high school education.
Yes. If you prepare all the required documents, you can obtain recognition from the Turkish Ministry of National Education and use your diploma in Turkey.
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