Security-focused and patriotic education lyceum of the Ministry of Internal Affairs opens in Kryvyi Rih

A lyceum focusing on security and national-patriotic education has opened in Kryvyi Rih. It is one of five lyceums run by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. Ahead of the new academic year, the institution was visited by Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko and the Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration Serhiy Lysak.

“We’ve worked hard, rebuilding, selecting staff, and learning from last year’s experience to ensure the children of our Heroes receive quality education in the best conditions. Last year, while reconstruction and repairs were underway, the students studied at the Dnipro Lyceum of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. This year, 120 boys and girls have enrolled in the Kryvyi Rih Lyceum. All are children whose parents, guardians, foster parents, or siblings are military personnel, police officers, rescuers, or other security and defence sector workers who have died, gone missing, are or were involved in defending Ukraine, became disabled during duty, or are currently protecting the country,” said Ihor Klymenko.

During the visit, the Minister spoke with the lyceum students, most of whom are from Dnipropetrovsk region, including frontline communities. Some come from homes in occupied areas of Kherson and Donetsk regions. Among the first-year students, 45 are award-winners of district and regional competitions. Ihor Klymenko also met with the teachers and educators of the new institution.

“They genuinely share the MIA’s values: supporting the children of defenders, providing quality education, and, most importantly, raising conscious and worthy patriots of Ukraine. We carefully selected educators with specific requirements: combat experience, teaching talent, leadership qualities, and a high level of responsibility. We also involve psychologists in the educational process to help students adapt more easily and feel confident during their studies,” the Minister added.

The new lyceum features 13 modern classrooms, 69 rooms equipped with comfortable furniture and necessary equipment, a canteen that can accommodate up to 140 children at once, nine relaxation areas, a room for meetings with parents, sports halls and playgrounds, and recreational zones.

Special attention is given to safety. Shelters are available for all, with each shelter room equipped for lessons and recreation during air raid alerts.

“The children have already moved into the lyceum and are settling into their new environment: getting to know each other and arranging their rooms. Ahead of them lies an introductory course and the start of the academic year. Our goal is for this year to begin easily, engagingly, and with a sense of support for the children,” said Ihor Klymenko.