Kyiv International School

The Kyiv International School (KIS) is a private, non-profit, coeducational day school, which offers an … from PK (2-year-old class) through Secondary IV (17- year-old class) for students of all nationalities. It was … in 1992. The school comprises 3 terms extending from 26 August to December 17, from January 10 to April 1 and from April 4 to June 24.

KIS offers a …, mastery-learning educational program with a curriculum similar to that of U.S. public and private schools. Instruction takes advantage of small class sizes and the diverse educational … of the students. KIS is an IB World School and offers the … to students in grades 11 and 12. Advanced … classes are offered in the secondary program. … is in English. Foreign … offered at KIS include Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish, French, Dutch and German. Students participate in a wide range of … and cocurriculum activities.

The school campus includes an early childhood wing, two secondary school wings, a new music room, … and art complex, 3 computer laboratories, 2 gymnasiums, an indoor pool, a cafeteria, a snack café, playgrounds, a purpose built track, an artificial turf soccer field, and other outdoor space. Annual … ranges from $8,700 to $15,400. Besides, parents are to pay a one-time … fee of $300 for new students and bus fees of $1,500 per school year.

11. Complete each sentence with a form of do, make or take. The first sentence is done for you.

1. Have you …done... exercise 3 yet?

2. I can’t come this afternoon. I’m … an English exam.

3. Jack has … very well this term.

4. I’m afraid that you haven’t … any progress.

5. Sue didn’t know the answer, so she … a guess.

6. You look tired. Let’s … a break.

7. This is a good composition, but you have … a lot of errors.

8. I think you should … yourself more seriously.

9. The teacher gave a lecture, and the class … notes.

10. Paul finds maths difficult, but he … his best.

12. Make a list of the problems faced by Ukrainian secondary schools nowadays. Compare your list to your partner’s and suggest possible ways out.

13. Read Text A over and act out the situations:

• Your child has finished primary school. You are discussing with your spouse/friend what secondary school to choose for the child – gymnasium, lyceum or collegium. Your spouse/friend offers not to transfer the child to the other school. You may use these tips: to transfer from the old school to the new; to take entrance exams; a selective procedure; the Humanities; the Sciences; small-sized groups; to pay tuition; to apply for admission; to get a shock.

• Your child is going to school next year. You are discussing with your spouse/friend what secondary school to choose for the child either a state public school or a private one. Your spouse/friend dislikes the idea of private school. You may use these tips: small-sized groups; to pay tuition; high fees; to apply for admission; a comprehensive school; to meet special interests; to employ highly skilled teachers; the International Baccalaureate; broad curriculum .

• You are a school-leaver. You are discussing the pros and cons of the Government Tests with your classmate. You speak in support of these tests, but your classmate prefers oral examinations. You may use these tips: to take an exam; to pass an exam; to be set and marked by; the Government Tests scores; to show good results in smth.; to enter universities without taking separate entrance exams; to have a time limit; to state on paper; admission tests.

• You are going to write an article about the advantages of Ukrainian private schools. You are taking an interview with the Head Master of the Kyiv International School who is telling you about this school’s peculiarities. You may use these tips: a fee-paying/private school; to run a school; the provision of schools; to have responsibility; to appoint and dismiss teachers;, with the reference to a child’s ability and aptitude; broad curriculum; language bias.

• You are going to write an article about prospects of Ukrainian education. You are taking an interview with a representative of the Education Minister of Ukraine about the changes which took place in Ukrainian educational system. You are interested in the future school reforms as well. You may use these tips: to implement an 11-year school system; the transition to a 12-year system; to have a 12-point scale; new textbooks; education with a practical slant for lower-attaining pupils; compulsory preschool education; to meet special interests.

14. You are the Head Teacher of the first school of dream in Ukraine designed as an experimental one. Tell what your school looks like, how it is run, what subjects are taught and how, about school discipline, progress in studies etc.

15. You are a participant of the conference “Ukrainian School in the Third Millennium”. Make a report on:

1. the modern Ukrainian education;

2. problems faced by Ukrainian schooling;

3. prospects of Ukrainian education;

4. the Government Tests: pros and cons;

5. school innovations and modern methods of teaching;

6. the system of school reduction: the victims of economy.