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Learning English in Ukraine by preschoolers in kindergartens to be mandatory from Sept 1, 2026

The bill on the use of the English language provides for the use of English in the educational process for children of preschool age and the learning of English by children of senior preschool age in kindergartens from September 1, 2026.
Bill No. 9432 dated June 28 on the use of the English language in Ukraine determines that ensuring the mandatory use of English in the educational process for children of early, primary and secondary preschool age in preschool education institutions, as well as ensuring the mandatory learning of English by children of senior preschool age in kindergartens will be introduced from September 1, 2026.
It is also determined that during four years from the date of the end of martial law, the state will provide financial assistance to citizens of Ukraine for learning English as part of adult education.
As reported, on June 28, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted a bill to the Verkhovna Rada that defines English as the language of international communication in Ukraine, and also promotes the learning of English by citizens of Ukraine.

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