UPE for fourth graders starting from 2027: what to expect for primary school students.

Mandatory certification for fourth graders

According to inkorr.com: As reported by 'Khvilya', starting from 2027, Ukrainian fourth-grade students will have to undergo a state final certification in the format of external independent evaluation. This decision has been made by the Ministry of Education and Science.

Preparation for the new initiative

Preparation for this new initiative will begin in the 2025/26 academic year. From February to April 2026, the creation of a special educational online platform for conducting final assessment is planned. After this, a testing of the system will involve 10,000 graduates of primary school.

Ukrainian fourth graders starting from 2027 will be required to undergo a state final certification in the format of external independent evaluation.

Thus, the preparation process for the new system has already begun. The creation of an online platform and the testing of the system before its implementation aim to ensure quality certification of students. These changes will contribute to the improvement of the educational process in Ukraine and the enhancement of students' knowledge levels.