The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MES) has introduced updated regulations governing the organization of distance learning under conditions of martial law. These changes are part of the “School Offline” initiative, which aims to ensure quality education for all children, regardless of their location—whether in Ukrainian government-controlled territories, temporarily occupied areas, or abroad.

The key updates include:

• Minimum Class Size: A minimum of 20 students is required per distance learning class. However, this number can be reduced for specific contexts:

  • Down to 10 students in temporarily occupied and frontline territories, as well as in villages

  • Down to 15 students in other cities

• Flexible Class Operations: Schools are now allowed to operate distance learning formats even if not all parallel classes are open. For example, a school may conduct distance classes for grades 1–6 and grades 8–11 without having to offer a class for grade 7.

• Ukrainian Studies Classes: The regulations introduce the possibility of creating specialized classes focused on Ukrainian studies, enabling students to follow a unified educational program. This approach is intended to enhance teaching effectiveness for diverse groups of students.

The updated regulations also address provisions for distance learning for children abroad or in temporarily occupied territories, as well as the establishment of a reserve pool of personnel to support teachers during their adaptation to new teaching conditions.

The new rules will take effect on September 1, 2025, ensuring greater flexibility and access to quality education for all children, even under the challenging circumstances of wartime.

More details can be found  at the provided link.