Founded on September 16, 1991, Chernivtsi Lyceum "ORT" #15 began as a Jewish secondary school with just 127 students and 7 classes. Since signing a cooperation memorandum with ORT in 2010, the School has grown into a respected educational and cultural institution in the region. As of 2024, the Lyceum hosts 362 students across 12 classes—including four inclusive classrooms—and is supported by 31 teachers and 15 staff members.

The Lyceum follows Ukraine’s national education standards, enriched with STEM and Jewish educational components. It has become a center for both academic excellence and Jewish cultural revival, with programs that engage not only students but also families and the broader community. Despite the challenges of war, including the displacement of 40 of the School’s students abroad, the School remains fully operational and committed to quality education, innovation, and intergenerational learning.

The Lyceum combines the national Ukrainian curriculum with specialized programs in STEM, ICT, and Jewish studies. All students learn Jewish subjects, including Hebrew (grades 1–11), Jewish traditions and history (grades 1–11), Jewish literature (grades 10–11), and Holocaust history (grades 10–11), making it the only school in Chernivtsi offering these classes at this depth.

The Lyceum actively participates in international programs such as Cambridge English and School Twinning, and its teachers serve as trainers at the Chernivtsi Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education.

Academic excellence is reflected in student achievements at national and international competitions, Olympiads, and Jewish educational initiatives.

Students are prepared for academic, social, and professional life through a curriculum that emphasizes practical skills and leadership development, and students are encouraged to apply their learning to real-world scenarios through civic and social initiatives.

The School supports holistic development through inclusive classrooms and actively prepares students for national assessments and participation in global Jewish life.

Jewish studies are a cornerstone of the Lyceum’s mission. Hebrew, history, literature, and culture are offered across grade levels, and special courses on the Holocaust enrich students’ historical awareness.

Jewish holidays are celebrated through performances, classroom decorations, and communal gatherings. The Lyceum also hosts family learning events that include parents and grandparents, strengthening identity and memory across generations.

The Lyceum’s commitment to Jewish education has created a space where learning serves as a pathway to cultural and spiritual renewal.