The national program for the promotion of English as a language of international communication in Ukraine was established on the initiative of the President of Ukraine. The implementation of the program is coordinated by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine.
The language program is implemented according to the principle of lifelong learning — education throughout life, available to all Ukrainians.
Volodymyr Zelenskyi
Every component of the Ukrainian educational system ought to be well-considered, with consideration given to all points of view at every level of the process. English is now used in international business, international science, and international cooperation. In order to promote Ukrainian interests globally and provide our people with global possibilities, Ukraine, which aspires to be a powerful member of the international community, needs a high level of English proficiency.
Denys Shmyhal
The government is launching an English language learning program. This national program offers an individual approach and open access to educational resources. The President of Ukraine has submitted a bill to the Parliament to officially establish English as the language of international communication in Ukraine. Ukrainians who speak English have significant advantages in the labor market.
Mykhailo Fedorov
56% of Ukrainians want to improve their foreign language skills. The Future Perfect program will be one of the drivers of change along this path: so that Ukrainians can speak a common language with the world, exchange experiences and share innovative ideas.
Oksen Lisovyi
Currently, 49% of Ukrainians surveyed have no knowledge of English language skills. This means that about half of the population is missing out on additional opportunities that could be used both for personal development and for the development of the country. This gap can be filled primarily through changes in education. Therefore, at the government level, we will promote the study of English at all levels of education and at all ages, starting with pre-school children.
Rostyslav Karandieiev
The functioning of English as a language of international communication in Ukraine must be regulated at the state level. Therefore, the MCIP, in cooperation with other departments, has developed a draft law that will expand the scope of English and create conditions for its mastery. At the same time, the adoption of this law will strengthen our cultural diplomacy, help promote Ukraine in the world, and create opportunities for the creative development of our artists.
Valeriia Ionan
Human capital development is one of the key priorities of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. Getting an international education, entering the international job market, participating in global projects – all this is possible if you know the language of international communication. The Future Perfect program will allow us to speak the same language as the world, understand each other, share experiences and gain knowledge.
Theodora Dell, USAID/Ukraine Acting Mission Director
The aspirations of the Ukrainian people are clear: they want to integrate further into Europe, revitalize their economy, build back better than before, and implement critical reforms. Increasing the understanding and use of the English language is vital to achieving these priorities.
Viktor Liakh, President of East Europe Foundation
This project is about Ukraine’s future. I am sure that the day'll come when every Ukrainian, regardless of age, gender, residence, and level of education, will be able to communicate freely in English as needed: for work, study, travel, or leisure. At the Eastern Europe Foundation, we have been supporting all the innovative projects of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and its partners for eight years. And this particular project is special, as it's visionary and strategic for Ukraine.
Inha Andreieva, CEO of Mastercard Ukraine and Moldova
As a global company, Mastercard is committed to creating a barrier-free world where everyone can reach their greatest potential. We are pleased to support an important English language program that will help Ukraine further integrate into the European and global context, open new opportunities for Ukrainians, provide even greater access to knowledge and technology, promote communication without barriers, and ultimately help us move one step closer to our new future.
The program consists of a draft law that provides for the introduction of the English language in various spheres of activity, as well as products and services that help to learn the language in a convenient and accessible format. The first of these are the Empower platform and the Promova language learning platform.
Empower
Empower is an initiative of British colleagues from Cambridge, available to all Ukrainian universities. It is an online platform for learning English, which combines modern teaching methods and is a useful tool for teachers and students. The launch of the Empower platform is part of the package of support that Cambridge has provided to Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. The initiative was launched with the support of Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Promova
Promova is a language learning platform that offers a personalized approach to the user. As part of the Future Perfect language program, the platform offers Ukrainians Premium access to all language courses for 3 years. To take advantage of this opportunity, register on the Free for Ukraine page on the Promova website and confirm your citizenship through Diia.Signature.
All Right
All Right is an online English language school that employs a gamified methodology to teach over 65,000 students from 46 countries worldwide. As a part of the Future Perfect program, All Right school offers free access for 2 years to a platform of educational opportunities for learning English to Ukrainian children aged 4 to 12.
CASES
CASES — social network and educational platform for creative industries. As part of Future Perfect, the platform has introduced the Creativity Beyond Borders acceleration program. This program aims to assist creative businesses in scaling internationally, fostering collaborations with foreign companies, and gaining insights into international PR, marketing, and leveraging AI for business growth.
ENGinGov
ENGinGov — program for practicing spoken English for young civil servants with foreigners who are fluent in English from all over the world. The project is implemented by ENGin as part of the Future Perfect language program. The goal of the project is to help young people in public service to speak English fluently and confidently, as well as to create conditions for effective communication with the international community.
Teach for Ukraine
The NGO Teach for Ukraine and Future Perfect are jointly launching a recruitment campaign for young English language experts to involve them in lecturing in small communities. The objectives of the leadership and teaching program are to ensure equal opportunities for every child, regardless of their place of birth or residence. As part of the initiative, participants will teach in schools within small communities for a period of one or two years.
English language courses for civil servants and local government officials
English language courses for civil servants and local government officials is a project implemented by the NGO «GoLOCAL» with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the generous support of the American people through the USAID HOVERLA Project. English courses are implemented as part of the Future Perfect language program. Classes will be held online through the British Council learning management system with qualified teachers from around the world.
Future Simple Hack
Future Simple Hack is a series of hackathons hosted by Europe’s largest IT specialists championship, DEV Challenge, as part of Future Perfect. The project aims to combine technological innovations with educational goals to facilitate learning the English language. Each hackathon involves Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Educational Technology (EdTech) tracks. The tracks and challenges of the first hackathon are designed to implement inclusive solutions.
Assessment of the level of foreign language proficiency among the adult population of Ukraine
English Educator Study
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Ministries responsible for language program coordination:
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine
The program was supported by:
USAID
UK Aid
Eurasia Foundation
East Europe Foundation
Mastercard
The language program is developed by:
Cambridge
The National Agency of Ukraine on Civil Service (NAUCS)
British Council
KIIS
Empower
Genesis
Promova
Acer
Jooble