How to apply to Svitlo School
Join our free, extracurricular online school in English, for Ukrainian children aged 10–18
Apply to Svitlo School in 3 easy steps
The application takes 13 minutes on average in our Telegram bot.
When is the next Webinar and what will I learn?
Learn all about Svitlo School, ask questions, and get the link to apply. During the session with Daria, our Director of Operations and Admissions, you will:
- Learn about our curriculum and educational programmes
- Hear about the teachers, students and staff in our Svitlo community
- Discover opportunities such as summer schools and scholarships
- Find out how to apply — it takes 13 minutes on average
- Have the chance to ask Daria your own questions
At the end of the webinar, we will share the link to apply to Svitlo School. This takes you to our Telegram Bot.
Next Webinar Date
Sunday 25 October
7.30pm Kyiv time
Application Window
Monday 26 October to
Sunday 1 November
Next Term Start Date
Monday 2 November
View Yearly CalendarWhy join Svitlo School?
Free for every Ukrainian child, funded by our partners and donors
Students choose from 50+ lessons per week, from 3pm weekdays and all weekend
Opportunities for summer camps, scholarships and leadership programmes
All lessons taught in English by native speakers from around the world
What parents say about Svitlo School
“Thank you for the space you have created to help my son form his own personality. To this day he goes to lessons with a real appetite for them. And that moment of realising ‘I can. I am capable. The whole world is in front of me’ — how important it is for a childhood to have moments like that.
I feel keenly how much children need an environment for growth and learning today, and need to be shown that the world is big, that there are many opportunities, and that the future is not limited by the circumstances of the present.
Nadia, mother of Gordiy, 16, a Svitlo student since 2023
What students say about Svitlo School
“I want to show that even if you are not from a wealthy family, all doors are still open for you — you just have to look for the opportunities.”
Oleksandra
“It is easy to make new friends and have a lot of fun. As well as lessons, there are clubs and competitions.”
Tymur
“The war took away my dad and a lot of opportunities. This school makes me feel alive again.”
Nastya
How Svitlo students rate their teachers and learning
Svitlo School has educated more than 4,000 children since March 2022, and 1,500 students attended in 2025–2026. Every year we ask our students what they think of Svitlo. These are the results of our most recent survey, answered anonymously by 112 students in July 2026.
Source: Student survey data, July 2026, 112 respondents.
Who teaches at Svitlo School?
Every teacher at Svitlo is a volunteer and a native English speaker, from the UK, the USA, Canada, South America, India, New Zealand and beyond. All of them are fully vetted and follow our safeguarding policy.
MJ is a retired educator from the USA who teaches Media Literacy and Government
Leslie is Svitlo’s Head of Marketing. She is from Scotland and teaches Leadership Skills
Alison is a retired university lecturer from London and teaches Story Time
Michael is a retired Managing Director in finance and teaches Career Success
Want to know more before you register?
We look forward to seeing you at the next Webinar. If you would like more information about Svitlo School first, these pages are a good place to start.
As a student/parent of the student
English, new knowledge, friends, community, support, bright shared time, contests, gifts and travel - all this is possible with Svitlo School 💡
Watch the "About Svitlo School" webinar
Couldn't join live? Watch the full recording below — it covers how the school works, the learning format and what your year looks like.
Apply to Svitlo SchoolApplication process happens right in our Telegram bot and in average takes only 13 minutes.
- The application is filled in on behalf of the child
- You need to have or create a Telegram nickname
- If anything goes wrong during the process, type /help in the bot
Enrollment periods for new students in the 2026–2027 academic year:
Semester I: August 26 – September 11, 2026
Semester II: October 21 – October 30, 2026
Semester III: December 23, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Semester IV: February 10 – February 19, 2027
Semester V: March 31 – April 9, 2027
Semester VI: May 26 – June 4, 2027
Our calendar of the academic year
Registration algorithm:
1. Registration using the Telegram bot — you will receive a link after the webinar;
1.1. Providing personal data for the application;
1.2. Agreeing to the Rules and Conditions of Svitlo School in the short quiz format;
1.3. Document verification via a photo scan in the bot (data protected and not stored on servers);
1.4. Telegram group joining;
2. Registration on the learning platform and familiarization with instructions for its use;
3. Joining our communities on social media.
You choose how to build your own learning schedule. With a wide selection of lessons (up to 8 per day), you can create an individual timetable that fully matches your interests.
The first week - “the shopping week” - is a great time to try everything and figure out your priorities. From the second week onward, you will choose your favorite lessons and attend them regularly.
By participating in our “House system” motivation program, you can not only study but also receive recognition for your achievements. Ask questions, present your ideas, get involved - for every activity you earn points and get closer to achieving your goals!
Applications are open to submission until the beginning of the "shopping week" of each semester.
Enrollment periods for new students in the 2026–2027 academic year:
Semester I: August 26 – September 11, 2026
Semester II: October 21 – October 30, 2026
Semester III: December 23, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Semester IV: February 10 – February 19, 2027
Semester V: March 31 – April 9, 2027
Semester VI: May 26 – June 4, 2027
Our calendar of the academic year
Registration algorithm:
1. Registration using the Telegram bot — you will receive a link after the webinar;
1.1. Providing personal data for the application;
1.2. Agreeing to the Rules and Conditions of Svitlo School in the short quiz format;
1.3. Document verification via a photo scan in the bot (data protected and not stored on servers);
1.4. Telegram group joining;
2. Registration on the learning platform and familiarization with instructions for its use;
3. Joining our communities on social media.
You choose how to build your own learning schedule. With a wide selection of lessons (up to 8 per day), you can create an individual timetable that fully matches your interests.
The first week - “the shopping week” - is a great time to try everything and figure out your priorities. From the second week onward, you will choose your favorite lessons and attend them regularly.
By participating in our “House system” motivation program, you can not only study but also receive recognition for your achievements. Ask questions, present your ideas, get involved - for every activity you earn points and get closer to achieving your goals!
