How can I determine my English level?

**Free, in two steps.** First a written online test: grammar, reading and vocabulary. Then a short talk with a teacher — pronunciation and speaking. From the results we set your CEFR level and pick the right group.

Are lessons online or in person?

**Both formats, the same price.** Online lessons run on Zoom. In person we teach in Kyiv at 10-G Starokyivska St., Vector Business Centre, Building B.

How much does the CELTA course cost and what does it offer?

CELTA is the best-known Cambridge qualification for teachers of English: it opens doors to language schools in Ukraine and abroad. **The fee and the next intakes are on the course page.** IH Kyiv was the first official Cambridge representative in Kyiv and has trained over 1,000 teachers since 2005.

Are there any discounts?

**Paying upfront:** −5% for 2 months, −10% for 4 months, −15% for 6 months. **For the military:** −50% for serving personnel and −15% for their families. **For a friend:** −5% for each of you when they start too.

Can I take an international exam in Kyiv?

International exams are not held in Ukraine at the moment. We **prepare you** for Cambridge (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE), IELTS and LanguageCert — with teachers who are examiners themselves. LanguageCert can be taken online from home; for Cambridge and IELTS we will point you to the nearest centre abroad and help with the booking.

A language school in Kyiv since 1993

English you really use

International House Kyiv — the first international language school in independent Ukraine. Part of a network of 130+ schools in 45+ countries: teachers with CELTA and DELTA, groups of 4–10, courses for adults, children, teachers and companies.

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1993

founded

30,000+

graduates

130+

IH schools in 45+ countries

4-10

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New club

Talk and Connect: discussion club with Kevin Harding

Every Friday from 20:00 to 21:00 we talk in English about current topics with Kevin Harding, a native speaker from the UK. Kevin took his CELTA at International House Torquay, taught there for over three years and is now studying for the DELTA. The topic of each meeting is announced in advance. Free for IH Kyiv students, 363 UAH/lesson for guests. The first meeting is on 13 November. For participants aged 16+ with a level of B1+ and up.

Fri 20:00–21:00
16+ · B1+ and up
From 13 November

Level test

Not sure of your English level?

Three tests — for adults, kids and teens. You will see your CEFR level and the course that suits you. We will email you the result together with a teacher’s recommendation.

5 minutesAdults · kids · teensFreeResult by email

1Take the test
2See your CEFR level
3Get our advice

CEFR levels A1 to C1 — we show where you are now.

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Trust

School accreditations

Benefits

Why choose International House

100% of our teachers have international qualificationsCELTA, DELTA and regular quality control to IH network standards.
Native speakers and Ukrainian professionalsTeachers from the UK, the USA, Canada and Australia — plus a strong Ukrainian team.
Communicative approach80% of the lesson is live practice. You speak from your first lesson.
Small groups of 4–10The teacher has time to hear everyone, and you have plenty of time to speak.
Free startA level test with a teacher and a trial lesson — before payment.
Discounts and supportUp to −15% for advance payment, −50% for serving military personnel, −15% for their families.

Team

Our teachers

Every teacher has an international Cambridge qualification and undergoes regular quality control to IH network standards. Native speakers from the UK, the USA and Canada — plus a strong Ukrainian team.

The whole school team

Anastasiia Fysun

English teacher

Builds lessons on students’ own hobbies and interests

CELTA
FCE
CAE
IELTS

Vika Shcherbakova

Teacher and methodologist

Over 20 years of teaching children, teens and adults

CELTA
DELTA
CELTYL

Native speaker

Matthew Nicholls

Teacher, native speaker

Academic English, IELTS and Cambridge exams

CELTA
Trinity DipTESOL

Svitlana Starykova

Teacher trainer

30+ years of experience, 12 training teachers

CELTA
Delta
CELTYL
Trainer: CELTA, IHCYLT, CELT P/S

Nina Bazhenova

English teacher

Over 20 years of teaching international communication

IHCYLT
IHCTL

Native speaker

Richard Merry

Native speaker from the UK

13 years of teaching at every level, from A1 to C2

CELTA

+10

The whole team

CELTA, DELTA, Cambridge trainers and native speakers — every teacher’s profile on one page.

The whole school team

Every teacher is certified by IH World and Cambridge

Reviews

What our students say

4,976 reviews

How CELTA opened the door to work in language schools around the world.
DanielCELTA course graduate

The journey into teaching English after CELTA at International House.
OlenaCELTA course graduate

Overcoming the language barrier and practising every day with a teacher.
MarinaGeneral course for adults

How courses at IH Kyiv helped me take the next step in my career.
BorisEnglish for work

From dreams to real achievements — the story of an IH Kyiv student.
VictoriaGeneral course for adults

Thanks to the courses at IH Kyiv, I passed an interview at an international company. The teachers helped me not only with the language, but also with my self-confidence.

OOleksiiGeneral course, B2

The IELTS preparation exceeded my expectations — I got 7.5 and was accepted to a university in Canada.

AAnnaIELTS preparation

I started learning English from scratch at 50. A year later, I can speak freely with my grandchildren, who live in the USA.

VVasylFrom scratch at 50

My son looks forward to lessons as if they were a celebration. After a year, he started speaking in sentences rather than separate words. The teacher keeps the whole group engaged.

MMarynaParent of a 9-year-old student

CELTA here is challenging and honest. The trainers give feedback after every lesson. After the course, I got a job at a school abroad.

DDmytroCELTA, 2025

Clients

Companies choose us

We teach 200–300 corporate employees every year — from pharmaceuticals and IT to media and international organisations.

Support for Ukraine

We teach languages — we strengthen the nation

Since 2022, the school has supported Ukraine’s Armed Forces and those affected by the war.

Parent and child together in an English class

Over 100,000 UAH for Come Back Alive

The annual conference for English teachers became a charity event — all proceeds go towards supporting defenders.

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First steps

How to start learning

1
Request a callback
A short form — your name and phone number, less than a minute.
2
Take a test
An online written test plus a short interview with a teacher to assess pronunciation and speaking skills.
3
Get a learning plan
We will determine your exact level, recommend a group and create a personalised plan.

Blog

Articles and tips from our teachers

Levels, exams, teaching methods and school news — written by the same teachers who teach our groups.

All blog articles

An English teacher planning a lesson in the evening at her desk with a laptop and notes

For teachers

DELTA Module 2: what to expect and how to do it well

Six honest questions before you start, one assignment followed from topic to reflection, and the experience of people who have been through it.

2 November 202612 min read

IH Kyiv Teacher Training Day 2026 online: participants from several countries in the methodology room

School news

Teaching through war, building the future: autumn 2026 at IH Kyiv

How International House Kyiv keeps teaching English through the war: a 13-session teacher training day, 100,000 UAH for Come Back Alive and a new teacher from Britain.

28 October 20262 min read

Student using a laptop to assess her English level

For students

English levels: from beginner to professional

What is CEFR, how does A1 differ from C2, how many hours and words are needed for each level, and how can you determine your own — a roadmap for those who want to learn English systematically.

10 December 20249 min read

For students

Countries leading in English proficiency

Where English is spoken best as a second language in the world, why the Netherlands and Scandinavia lead, and what we can learn from their experience.

20 March 20241 min read

For teachers

6 ways to help learners learn new words

To remember a new word, you need to encounter it 7 to 16 times. Here are six techniques that make these encounters useful: context, relevance, examples, games, repetition and learner autonomy.

16 February 20213 min read

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The price depends on the format: groups, an intensive course, exam preparation or one-to-one lessons. The current price of every course is on its own page, together with the timetable and the group size.Paying ahead earns a discount: −5% for 2 months, −10% for 4 and −15% for 6.

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