Students in class: how schooling in Ukraine changes from September 1, 2026

Upper-grade students are focused on a written assignment in a bright classroom decorated with a portrait of Taras Shevchenko and shelves of books. In the foreground, girls in embroidered blouses and sweaters write in their notebooks, capturing everyday school life before the introduction of a profile-based senior high school. The photo illustrates the upcoming education reform in Ukraine effective September 1, 2026.