The Cabinet of Ministers approved the state program for the popularization of the English language
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the concept of a new state program aimed at popularizing the English language. The program covers the period from 2026 to 2030 and is considered an important step towards the linguistic integration of Ukrainians into the global space. About this reported representative of the government in the Verkhovna Rada, Taras Melnychuk.
The approved concept outlines strategic directions, goals and objectives for increasing the level of English language proficiency among citizens of Ukraine. For the implementation of the program, the creation of the appropriate institutional, financial and personnel base is foreseen.
The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy is designated as the responsible executor. As part of the implementation of the initiative, it is planned to launch educational programs, trainings and language courses for schoolchildren, students, civil servants and a wide range of citizens.
We will remind you that on May 23, the government approved a list of positions in the field of education and science, in which, in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On the Use of the English Language in Ukraine”, employees are required to speak English.
The changes cover the following positions: in institutions of higher education — deputy heads, deans, heads of departments, professors, researchers and heads of international units; in colleges – representatives of the international community and heads of departments working with foreign citizens; in vocational and technical educational institutions — methodologists and administrative staff responsible for international cooperation; in scientific institutions — heads of graduate schools, heads of publishing houses, senior researchers, etc.
