Lyceum #141 "ORT" Kyiv

Lyceum #141 “ORT” Kyiv is a state educational institution that blends a long-standing history with cutting-edge innovation. It was established through the merger of Secondary School #141 and the ORT Technological Lyceum, forming a leading center for technological and Jewish education. The school began working with the World ORT network in 2000 and has since grown into a flagship institution in Ukraine.

The Lyceum's strengths include advanced STEAM programs, inclusive education, Jewish cultural studies, and international cooperation. The school combines academic excellence with personalized development and creative expression, backed by modern infrastructure and a broad array of international partnerships.

The Lyceum follows Ukrainian state standards while enhancing them with STEAM programs and international academic initiatives. The school has a broad academic focus, offering specialized tracks such as:

• Architecture and Landscape Design
• Information Technology in Economics and Business
• Three-Dimensional Modeling and Animation
• Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
• Digital Multimedia Design
• Web Programming
• Fundamentals of AI Engineering
• IT in Modern Design and Architecture

The educational process begins in kindergarten and continues seamlessly through high school, supported by purpose-built studios and labs that cultivate engineering, scientific, and creative skills.

Students begin studying foreign languages—including Hebrew and English—from Grade 1. Jewish education is further supported through agreements with the Israeli Ministry of Education and World ORT.

The Lyceum offers diverse enrichment programs. A leadership course is available for students in Grades 8–11, and the school’s long-running Parnassus Theater Studio has trained many performers and directors over the past 20 years.

The Student Council and Parents’ Club play key roles in organizing Jewish holiday celebrations, video conferences, and cultural events. Informal Jewish education includes guest lectures, holiday seminars, and historical discussions.

Students also contribute to charitable initiatives, including partnerships with Zgraia, Ukraine’s largest volunteer NGO—founded by alumni of the Lyceum.

A defining feature of the Lyceum is its blend of traditional academics with modern educational technology. Specialized STEAM labs in biology, chemistry, physics, microelectronics, and robotics allow students to learn through experimentation. Photo and video production, 3D modeling, and IT engineering are supported by a recording studio and dedicated workspaces.

With its inclusive ethos, the school provides 21 inclusive classes and 2 inclusive preschool groups, supported by a professional resource center and individualized programs.

The institution is fully equipped for emergency readiness, including ORT-supported shelters and backup power systems to ensure uninterrupted learning in times of crisis.

Through its many academic pathways and leadership programs, Lyceum #141 prepares students to succeed in technology, business, science, and creative industries. Specialized courses in AI, cybersecurity, and digital design provide practical skills for the future, while charitable work and civic initiatives instill strong values.

The Lyceum’s strategic international cooperation—with institutions such as UNESCO, Hefziba, and Centropa—supports global learning and cultural exchange.

Jewish education is an integral part of school life, starting with Hebrew language instruction and expanding into Jewish history, tradition, and holiday celebrations. Jewish heritage is taught both formally in classes and informally through theater, and communal events. Parents are invited to participate in Hebrew language and Jewish history classes, helping to foster family engagement in school life.

The school celebrates all Jewish holidays with theatrical performances and class-led programs, enriching the entire community's cultural life.

A member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network since 2007, the Lyceum promotes peace, tolerance, and multicultural understanding. The School of Peace program, collaboration with Centropa, and participation in Jewish educational networks (e.g., Hefziba) further its commitment to international dialogue and ethical leadership.

The school maintains an outward-looking approach, encouraging its students to think and act as global citizens grounded in local heritage.