Ukrainian School Surrey, Guildford - Every Sunday
LOCATION: THE HIVE, GUILDFORD, GU2 8EN
From the first day of our stay in the United Kingdom, we all understood very well that time would require us to make new decisions and face difficult challenges. But, as always, our children were, are and will be the first priority. Thanks to the care of English friends, our children are placed in local educational institutions and are currently adapting to a new life, with new friends. But we are Ukrainians. In order to meet the needs of our Ukrainian education and leisure, it is proposed to establish a Ukrainian Saturday School in Guildford.
We are organising a school in which children will be taught in the Ukrainian language according to the programmes recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, which are based on the State Education Standards, namely:
- Ukrainian language and literature
- History of Ukraine
- Geography of Ukraine
- Algebra and geometry
We aim to create an educational environment in which our children grow and develop an awareness of national identity, trust, freedom, equality, and learn to change the world for the better. In addition, our children will participate in all possible creative activities here in Guildford, representing our culture and national identity.
In order to arrange staffing, we need to have a complete picture of those who wish to attend our school so if you are interested in your child / children attending, please send an email with details of the child / children (name and age and Ukrainian school class) and your name and contact details to UkSatSchool@gmail.com
We are really pleased to announce that parents will be able to have English lessons whilst their children are in school.
For more information, please contact by phone 07442 092967 Anna Zednyk and/or 07442 484400 Inna Haitan
by email : UkSatSchool@gmail.com
Financing of the school will be organised through assistance form Guildford Borough Council, GUkraine, individual sponsors, and charitable funds. There will be no charges for the classes although we hope that parents may volunteer some time.
Face-to-Face English Classes and Courses
FREE conversational English classes at the Ukraine Hub every Friday 10am-12pm (commencing 6th January)
Ukraine Hub is at Millmead Centre / Baptist Church, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BE
ENGLISH COURSE FOR UKRAINIANS WITH SURREY ADULT LEARNING – NOW BOOKING FOR JANUARY 2023
English language courses are free for Ukrainian nationals who entered the UK via the Ukraine Family Scheme or the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.
To attend, you must be a Ukrainian national aged 19 or over on 31 August 2022 and have:
- a Ukrainian passport endorsed with a 6-month entry stamp from the UK Border Force;
- a biometric residence permit (BRP) showing the applicable ‘Ukraine Scheme’ leave; or
- documents from the UK Home Office showing proof of your immigration status.
Please note: Current classes are full for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). However, if you wish to be contacted about courses starting in January, please complete the expression of interest form below.
Complete an expression of interest form
English for parents
The Surrey Adult Learning Family Learning team can also support with English for EAL parents courses, which are specifically for parents who speak English as an additional language. Courses help you to understand the education system in England and how to support your child with schoolwork. Please note that these courses do require you to have a good level of English.
No need to book – just turn up!
LOCATION: St. Mary’s, Quarry Street, Guildford, GU1 3UY
WHEN: Wednesday mornings (term time only)
TIME: 9.30-11.00am
A place to practise English conversation, find out about life in Guildford, ask questions, make friends and enjoy refreshments – all in friendly surroundings. For further information contact: snashallsusan@gmail.com or Andrea: 07885 116161
ENGLISH FOR TEENAGERS
Free Foreign :Language Courses for Ukrainian Teenagers.
Book Zoom calls with a native speaking peer, learn vocabulary and grammar and understand how to adapt to the language environment and communicate on interesting topics.
For more information …click here
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Please see Elena Degtyar’s post on the UK Accommodation, Jobs & Sponsorship for Ukrainians FB page, where further information can be found.
Schooling / Education
Practical Guidance and Key Information to Help Ukrainian Parents Understand the English Education System
Primary & Junior Schools:
English
Ukrainian
Russian
Secondary Schools:
English
Ukrainian
Russian
Understand English School Life, Get Involved and Help Children when English is the Second Language:
English
Ukrainian
Russian
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL SCHOOL ADMISSIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2023/24 ACADEMNIC YEAR ARE NOW OPEN
SECONDARY SCHOOLS: If you’re a parent or carer with a child reaching age 11 between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023, they will be due to start secondary school in September 2023 and you have until 31 October 2022 to apply for their school place. Click here for information and application.
PRIMARY, JUNIOR OR INFANT SCHOOLS: If you’re a parent or carer with a child born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 or is leaving Year 2 of an infant school in July 2023 then you have until 15 January 2023 to apply for their school place. Click here for information and application.
If you miss the deadlines, you will seriously reduce the chances of getting one of your preferred schools for your child.
If your child is already in education and needs to change schools outside the normal admissions period (for example, if you are moving house), you should apply for an in-year admission instead.
FINDING A SCHOOL PLACE
Telephone 0300 200 1004 to find a school place (all years) in Surrey. You will be told where there are spaces then you will need to follow the on-line application form here indicating the school where there is space.
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL LSpa (Learners Single Point of Access)
This is the contact number for children with special educational needs and/or a disability. Telephone 0300 200 1015
GUIDE TO HOW TO FIND SCHOOL PLACES
Click here for the Good Schools Guide
HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT PROVIDERS FOR UKRAINIANS
Including the cost of fees, travel, resources and equipment. Refugee Education UK. Click here.
FREE EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE FOR 2-YEAR OLDS
Your 2-year-old may get free childcare if you are getting support under the Immigration and Asylum Act and have either:
- claimed asylum in the UK and are waiting for a decision (known as ‘part 6’)
- been refused asylum in the UK (known as ‘section 4’)
UP TO 20 FULLY FUNDED OXFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS FROM UKRAINE
The Graduate Scholarship Scheme for Ukraine Refugees will provide financial support and welfare assistance to those whose lives have been badly impacted by war and extends the University’s well established tradition of support for refugee scholars. Click here for details
UCAS STUDENT FUNDING FOR UKRAINIANS
If you’re a refugee or asylum seeker applying to higher education, there may be support available to help you with finance and your studies. Find out if this applies to you or your Ukrainian guest. Click here for UCAS information
REUK: REFUGEE EDUCATION
Tailored 1:1 Wellbeing and mentoring support for Ukrainian refugeesFree education advice and guidance for refugees so they can enter the education system in the UKAccurate information, guidance and advice direct to Ukrainian refugees so they can get back into education and help them rebuild their lives.
Click here for website
GUILDFORD COLLEGE – IF ENGLISH IS NOT YOUR FIRST LANGUAGE
Many courses including ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and EFL (English as a Foreign Language). If you want to extend your visa, they can also help you to prepare for UK Visa Extension and ‘Life in the UK’ exams with their citizenship courses.
HIGHER EDUCATION
The Ukrainian Institute team have compiled a list of Higher Education opportunities and resources for Ukrainian students and scholars in the UK, which is updated regularly. Please note this resource is currently only in English.
Science for Ukraine is seeking to collate opportunities for Ukrainian students and researchers around the world.
Scholars UA has compiled a list of scholarship opportunities for Ukrainian students across the EU and the UK.
FREE FLASHCARDS
These colours flashcards (printable and in PDF format) are a great resource for English and Ukrainian lessons alike. Click here
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to help you work, study or migrate to a country where English is the native language. The ability to listen, read, write an speak in English will be assessed. Click here for information
Ukrainian Online Learning
UKRAINIAN ONLINE LEARNING (PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION)
The Ukrainian Ministry for Education and Science has released a useful Q&A page with guidance for Ukrainian children learning abroad or remotely. The page includes links to e-resources, free digital textbooks and practical information about contact with schools and graduation certificates.
The Ministry has also launched the All-Ukrainian Online School – a platform with online lessons for Ukrainian students, organised by grade and subject, alongside an All-Ukrainian Online Schedule. This online schedule allows Ukrainian children of each grade to follow a school week remotely, which follows the Ukrainian curriculum and is updated weekly. Corresponding resources are provided for each lesson.
‘Education without Backpacks’ has compiled free educational resources for children in grades 1-11 in Ukrainian, English, Russian and Bulgarian.
Jamm School, a remote learning platform, is currently offering free access to its distance learning programme, for children in grades 5-11. Both the site and platform are in Ukrainian.
English Online Learning
FREE ENGLISH FOR REFUGEES – 8 WEEK INTENSIVE COURSE
8 weeks with 3 hours a week via Zoom in groups of up to 8-10 people with a similar level of ability. This teaches the basics of the English language to make it easier to settle into new homes and countries. Fantastic teachers that are generous with their time and knowledge. There is also an option to sign up for a Conversation Partner to practice speaking with. Click here
SEE APP STORE FOR ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE SUPPORT
UK EDUCATION FOR 16+
FREE OPEN UNIVERSITY COURSES FOR UKRAINIANS
Free online courses for Ukrainians settling in the UK and Ireland. The content listed is free to use, including all of their OpenLearn courses. Every course offers a free statement of participation on completion (which you can download as a PDF) and some courses give you the opportunity to earn a free digital badge, which you can display and share with potential employers. Click here
ENGLISH COURSES CREATED BY UKRAINIAN PROFESSOR
These courses have been created in conjunction with a Professor from the University of Kharkiv.
You need to start with lesson #1 at the bottom right and then work through to lesson #21. Each lesson also has conversation ideas for host families too.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChzPezzBTkm8bu2lrr5y0UA/videos
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Improve your English skills and confidence. Live classes and interactive lessons online. Choice of Live online classes, self study online or personal online tutoring. Click here for information
UKRAINE UNLIMITED LEARNING
A learning and entertainment platform for Ukrainian children, their families and teachers. Users are able to learn new languages, cultures, history of the country of residence and many other subjects through virtual classes, book clubs and endless learning experiences. Download the App to learn differently and enjoy family time!
Apple : https://www.applatest.com/apps/ios-education/1615037168?amp=1
Android : https://ukraine.unlimitedlearning.io
POLYLINO – THE MULTILINGUAL DIGITAL PICTURE BOOK SERVICE
Open the door to literature and bring the magic of storytime to every child aged 0-7 years old. The user-friendly digital solution hosts a wide range of picture books which can be read aloud. Now available for Ukrainian refugees to use with their family for free in the UK . Click here
Translation Services
FREE TRANSLATION SERVICES
A team of 90+ linguists, academics, students and native Russian and Ukrainian speakers ready to help with translation issues. This service covers written translations and ‘live’ translator services. If you need assistance then please contact Mosty-Movy directly and they will discuss how they may be able to support your requirements. Service provided by Mosty-Movy
INSTITUTE OF TRANSLATION & INTERPRETING
A list of links, intiatives and resources and links to model document translations to support those affected by the war in Ukraine. Click here
Learn & Revise
BBC BITESIZE
Lots of learning and revision modules and subjects that follow the national curriculum – for children from 3 to 16+. Click here