02/06/2026
On days and nights like these in Ukraine, when uncertainty and challenge become part of our everyday reality, Kyiv International School is never alone.
We are held, supported, and strengthened by something greater than ourselves — the global QSI family, a network of schools that spans continents but stands united in purpose, values, and care. In these moments, distance disappears, and what remains is connection, solidarity, and unwavering support.
We were recently deeply honored to welcome QSI President Mrs. Karen Hall and her husband Mr. Tim Hall who visited KIS during this particularly challenging time. Their presence was more than a visit — it was a powerful reminder that our school is seen, valued, and never forgotten. We are equally grateful to Mr. Luke Woodruff, our Regional Supervisor, whose visit reflected steady leadership, compassion, and true commitment to our community.
And today, after a difficult night, life at KIS continued — as it always does. Students and staff arrived at school with resilience and purpose. Some of our students set off for their Week Without Walls journey to the Carpathians and local areas, embracing learning beyond the classroom, while others continued their studies here on campus.
In every classroom, every corridor, and every shared moment, there is quiet strength — a determination not to pause, but to continue building, learning, and growing together.
We are profoundly grateful: to our students, our staff, our families, and our global QSI community. Despite all challenges, KIS remains committed to its mission — to provide high-quality international education and to continue shaping a brighter, more hopeful future for our students and for Ukraine.
Because KIS is more than a school. It is a community. It is a family. And in every sense, it is home.
