Two students of the same age can follow the same curriculum while having entirely different educational needs. One has a deep interest in mathematics and programming, another is pursuing sports professionally, and a third grasps certain subjects quickly while requiring more time for others. In such cases, personalized learning helps accommodate the pace, workload, strengths, and educational goals of each specific child.
For families seeking personalized education in Kyiv, preserving the school environment can be essential: peer communication, classroom sessions, participation in team projects, and school life. At the same time, certain subjects may require a different pace, format, or one-on-one sessions with a teacher.
This is precisely how A+ Smart Flex works — a program for grades 5–11 at Gymnasium A+ and the Respublika STEM Private Lyceum. It features an individual educational trajectory, a customized schedule, a blend of individual and group classes, and dedicated mentorship support.
Who Is Individual Learning Suitable For?
A+ Smart Flex is designed for students who need greater flexibility in structuring their learning process. This includes children with pronounced interests in sports, music, IT, or science, gifted students in specific areas, as well as those who find it challenging to work at the standard pace of the entire class.
This format is also ideal for families who wish to personalize their child’s education while retaining on-campus, offline attendance and a familiar school community.
An individual schedule in A+ Smart Flex is developed following a comprehensive diagnostic assessment that covers the student’s academic, psychological, and motivational profile. Throughout their studies, the child is supported by a mentor.
How an Individual Educational Trajectory Is Formed
The first stage of A+ Smart Flex is diagnosis.
A psychologist conducts an in-depth interview with the parents to discuss family expectations, parenting style, and the child’s external workload. During individual sessions with the student, the specialist evaluates their cognitive characteristics, motivation type, self-regulation level, interests, and natural aptitudes.
This provides a broader picture: how the child absorbs material, what sustains their motivation, in which areas they achieve strong results, what commitments they have outside of school, and which developmental directions are priorities for them.
“A+ Smart Flex is a modern approach to organizing the educational process, focused on learning individualization and catering to the educational needs of every student. The flexibility of the learning trajectory, the ability to vary the format and pace of work, and the combination of individual and group instruction create the conditions for a more personalized educational experience. A key advantage of this approach is the ability to consider not only the child’s academic performance, but also their motivation, learning pace, attention span, self-regulation, and social interaction. At the same time, the effectiveness of a flexible model largely depends on the quality of mentoring, clear structure, systematic feedback, and coordinated cooperation among educators, psychologists, tutors, and parents,” explains Tetiana Bizhan, practicing psychologist at Respublika STEM Private Lyceum.
Based on this comprehensive profile, the student’s individual educational trajectory is established.
Core, Flex, Personal: Structuring the Individual Schedule
The learning pathway in A+ Smart Flex consists of three core components:
Core — the mandatory curriculum that ensures essential academic foundation.
Flex — elective academic modules.
Personal — an individual personal development track.
When creating the schedule, planners account for the specific student’s profile, overall workload, extracurricular activities, and the optimal balance between individual and group learning. Instruction takes place in standard classrooms, small groups, one-on-one sessions, and through integrated project-based work.
For a student athlete, a tailored schedule helps harmonize lessons with training and competitions. A student with a passion for science or IT gets the opportunity to dedicate more time to their chosen domain. For a child who struggles to keep up with the whole class’s pace, parts of the curriculum can be delivered in a different format.
“Overall, this model aligns with the modern understanding of a child-centered educational environment, where the child does not merely adapt to a rigid system; rather, the educational process adapts to their individual capabilities and needs,” notes Tetiana Bizhan.
How to Combine Personalized Instruction with Regular Classes
Personalized learning within A+ Smart Flex seamlessly integrates with traditional classroom sessions. The exact format is determined by each student’s tailored educational trajectory.
“Currently, four students are enrolled in the A+ Smart Flex program. Three of them follow a blended format: some classes are taken individually, while others are attended together with the class. One student studies entirely on an individual basis. This setup allows us to focus on subjects that require greater attention while keeping the child fully engaged with their classmates,” shares Dmytro Bardok, practicing psychologist and mentor of the A+ Smart Flex program at Gymnasium A+.
The ability to combine formats is especially valuable for students who find it challenging to sustain focus in larger groups.
“One-on-one sessions are particularly helpful for students who struggle to concentrate in a large group. In a dedicated classroom, it is easier for a child to maintain focus and work at their own pace. Parents also see which format best suits their child’s specific needs,” adds Dmytro Bardok.
Thus, flexibility extends directly to day-to-day scheduling: a student may attend part of the classes with their peers and another part one-on-one, depending on their educational roadmap.
The Mentor: Navigating and Keeping the Route on Track
An individual schedule demands ongoing oversight. Every participant in A+ Smart Flex is paired with a mentor who coordinates the learning process, tracks progress, supports motivation, and maintains regular communication with parents.
The program includes weekly monitoring, monthly progress reports, and regular parent-teacher meetings. The trajectory’s effectiveness is evaluated by academic outcomes, competency development, milestone achievement, and the student’s portfolio. The pathway remains flexible: it can be fine-tuned at any time based on the child’s evolving progress, goals, and needs.
Personalized Learning as a Flexible Educational Journey
Personalized education can take many forms. For one student, it means several individual tutoring sessions per week; for another, a completely customized schedule; for a third, the opportunity to balance school with elite sports, music, scientific research, or advanced specialized study.
A+ Smart Flex makes it possible to build such a pathway directly within a vibrant school environment and adapt it dynamically to the student’s progress, goals, and learning needs. The student remains an active member of the school community, while their daily schedule honors their pace, workload, personal interests, and unique strengths. This is the core philosophy of a flexible educational trajectory: adapting the learning format to the individual child and empowering them to progress along their own unique path.
