Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

The Ministry of Education clarified the nuances of labor remuneration for preschool teachers, in particular the duration of working hours, workload norms, and payment for replacement. Issues of salary increases and additional payments were also clarified.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over 8. 8 million hryvnias to the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine to continue research in 2025. This concerns research in the fields of energy, nanotechnology, defense security, and others.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over UAH 11 billion for equipping shelters in schools and UAH 2 billion for school buses as part of the "School Offline" policy for 2025. Additionally, UAH 272.5 million in subsidies has been allocated for 21 regions.

A veteran will teach the course "Defense of Ukraine" in every school in Ukraine. The Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Veterans Affairs will issue a corresponding order this week.

In Ukraine, the main stage of the NMT 2025 will last from May 14 to June 25. The testing will take place in four subjects in two stages with a break.

Some universities in Kyiv are switching to distance learning on May 8-9, taking into account the threats. The Ministry of Education and Science did not give such recommendations, the decisions are made by the institutions independently.

Participants of the main session of the NMT-2025 have been sent invitations to their electronic accounts. These invitations specify the date, time, and address of the examination center. They are asked not to disclose information about the testing location.

The Ukrainian government has developed recommendations for universities on the effective use of artificial intelligence. The document contains advice on tools, access to platforms and the creation of prompts.

Entrance exams to the Master's program EVI and EFVV can be taken abroad. Registration will last from May 2 to May 23, additional period - June 16-17.

The government has approved a deferral from mobilization for extracurricular education teachers in certain areas. The changes apply to employees of state and municipal institutions who are employed as of January 1, 2025.

A petition demanding to raise the salaries of Ukrainian teachers to $1000–1500 has gained the required number of votes. Now the Cabinet of Ministers must consider the appeal within ten days.

Schools themselves determine the duration of holidays, but not less than 30 days. Some institutions may continue their studies in June to make up for educational losses.

In 2024, elementary school students improved their knowledge of mathematics and reading, despite the war. Boys are better at math, girls are better at reading, according to monitoring data.

The Ministry of Education and Science calls on teenagers not to cling to train cars for the sake of video. Last year, 28 children were injured and 9 died as a result. This is punishable by a fine or criminal liability.

The President signed Law №9600, which changes the burden on higher education teachers. It establishes a minimum amount of scientific work and a maximum teaching load.

President Zelenskyy announced that the digital platform "Dream" is already operating in 40 schools in six regions. In 2025, a large-scale expansion of the platform to the entire country is planned, as well as the launch of a pilot project for preschool education.

Primary schools and gymnasiums will not be closed in Ukraine, but the choice of profiles and subjects by students will change. The state allocates funds for laboratory equipment.

The "Perspective 21. 3" project is successfully operating in Brovary, which helps adults with Down syndrome adapt to independent living and find employment. The organization has created a bakery and cafe for internships.

To enroll in kindergarten, you need an application, a child's medical card, and a birth certificate. Additional documents are required for privileged categories and children with special needs.

The Ministry of Education and Science is negotiating with partner countries to introduce Ukrainian as a foreign language in foreign schools. This will help Ukrainian children abroad to avoid learning Russian and popularize the Ukrainian language among foreigners.

In Kyiv school #309, students performed a skit about beating a TCC employee. Minister of Education Oksen Lisovyi demanded an internal investigation and called such behavior unacceptable.

A petition to cancel the order of the Ministry of Education on new recommendations for grades 5-9 has gained 25,000 votes. The Ministry of Education is now obliged to consider the request to revise the grading system.

The Ministry of Education and Science has canceled the awarding of gold and silver medals to 11th grade graduates for special achievements in education. Instead of medals, graduates will receive a certificate of education with honors.

The Ministry of Education has denied information about the closure of remote classes and schools, including for TOT. The ministry is working to improve the quality of distance education and introduce new forms of learning.

About 600,000 school-age children live in the temporarily occupied territories, of whom only 44,000 study online in Ukrainian schools. In 2024, more than 11 thousand applicants from TOT entered Ukrainian universities.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decree on 56 days of annual paid vacation for all pedagogical staff of preschool education institutions. The amendments apply to directors, methodologists and other pedagogical staff.

The Ministry of Education and Science has clarified that the “teacher's thousand” will not affect the supplement to the minimum salary for teachers. Starting January 1, 2025, teachers will receive an additional UAH 1300 (UAH 1000 after tax).

In 2025, KAI will open a science park for the development of high-tech industries. The park will focus on deep tech, UAVs, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and other innovative areas.

The Minister of Education denies the possibility of mobilizing students and teachers during the holidays, despite a new Cabinet resolution. The government plans to amend the procedure for granting deferrals from the draft.

Denys Shmyhal held a meeting on expanding support programs for families with children. The ministries will develop a comprehensive strategy that will cover all stages of parenthood - from pregnancy to schooling.