Since 2016
A school where English blooms
Sunflower started with one classroom and a belief that languages are best learned with curiosity, not fear. Today we’re a team of 12 teachers and hundreds of students — in Lviv and online.
Values
What we believe in
A safe space
Mistakes are welcome. We praise the attempt, not just the right answer.
Clear goals
Every student knows where they’re heading and sees progress monthly.
Real material
Modern British coursebooks, podcasts, videos and news.
Small groups
No more than 6 people, so everyone speaks.
Story
How we grew
We never rushed to be big — we wanted to be the best for our students.
2016
Olena opens a small classroom with 2 groups
2019
Our first native-speaker teacher and speaking clubs
2020
Online lessons for students around the world
2024
A new space on Lypova St and NMT courses
Teachers
Our team
Olena Kovalenko
Founder, academic lead
12+ years of teaching, CELTA and DELTA Module 1. Oversees programmes and lesson quality.
- CELTA
- DELTA
- IELTS
James Whitfield
Native speaker (UK)
From Manchester, living in Lviv since 2019. Runs speaking clubs and Business English.
- CELTA
- Business
- Speaking
Iryna Bondar
Teacher, kids 3–12
Trained child psychologist. Turns grammar into games and lessons into adventures.
- Kids
- YLE
- TKT
Andrii Savchuk
NMT exam coach
Knows the NMT format inside out. Loves progress charts and students who aren’t afraid of mistakes.
- NMT
- Teens
- Grammar
Sofiia Hnatiuk
IELTS & Cambridge
Scored IELTS 8.5 and passed C2 Proficiency herself. Helps students reach their target score.
- IELTS
- C1
- C2
Emily Carter
Native speaker (US), online
Teaches online from Boston. American pronunciation, small talk and interview prep.
- TESOL
- Adults
- Online
Ready to start? The first lesson is on us
Send a request — we’ll call you within one working day, check your level and find a schedule that suits you.