On Tuesday 30 June 2026, Luxembourg-based non-profit organisation Belle Bandura Asbl has announced the launch of five certified Ukrainian-language courses for adult professionals at UniPop.lu (Université Populaire), starting in September 2026.

The programme is accredited by Luxembourg's Ministry of Education, Children and Youth. According to Belle Bandura Asbl, the six native-speaking instructors are multilingual Luxembourg residents familiar with the country's professional and cultural environment.

The programme comprises five modules:

  • A0: Discover Ukraine: Language and Culture – an introduction to the Ukrainian language and culture;
  • A1.1 and A1.2: Ukrainian for Beginners – covering language fundamentals and professional vocabulary;
  • A2: Do You Speak Ukrainian? – focusing on practical language skills for everyday and civic life;
  • B1: Business Ukrainian – introducing specialised terminology for financial, corporate and legal contexts.

The organisation noted that tailored corporate courses can also be developed on request.

Registration for the September 2026 courses is now open via the UniPop.lu website. 

Belle Bandura Asbl noted that growing cooperation between Luxembourg and Ukraine is creating increasing demand for Ukrainian language skills in a professional context. The association highlighted that Luxembourg has provided more than €550 million in bilateral assistance to Ukraine since 2022, including over €259 million in direct military aid. It added that cooperation has also expanded through technological partnerships, including Luxembourg's participation in the IT Coalition and the Drone Coalition, as well as through Ukraine's ongoing EU accession process.

According to the association, proficiency in Ukrainian can provide a practical advantage for lawyers, compliance specialists and project managers working with Ukrainian documentation, public registries and joint European projects.

The association also highlighted the social dimension of the initiative. It noted that 6,028 Ukrainians currently live in Luxembourg under temporary protection, making them the country's largest non-EU community. In this context, it said Ukrainian language skills could also benefit teachers, social workers and municipal staff by supporting integration efforts, strengthening community relations and facilitating access to public services.