A new Ukrainian language GCSE will be introduced in 2028, following a campaign by Welwyn Hatfield MP Andrew Lewin.
The qualification will be available to pupils across the country, responding to calls from the Ukrainian community and supporters in education.
Mr Lewin first raised the issue in Parliament in January 2025 and has worked closely with the Ukrainian Saturday School of Herts in Welwyn Garden City, exam board AQA, and the Minister of State for School Standards, Georgia Gould.
He said: "It was simply not right for people living in the UK to have the option to study for a GCSE in the Russian language, but not Ukrainian.
"I am delighted that the calls of our Ukrainian community have been answered and a GCSE option will be introduced from 2028."
The need for a recognised Ukrainian language qualification has grown, with more than 200,000 Ukrainians now living in the UK and a network of at least 40 supplementary schools.
Mr Lewin said: "When I met teachers, parents and students at the Ukrainian Saturday school in Welwyn Garden City, I promised that I would do all I could to support their campaign.
"I've raised the issue in Parliament, met with the AQA exam board, teachers from across the country and pressed the case with ministers.
"I am grateful to everyone who has worked together to make this possible and hope this news will be celebrated by the hundreds of Ukrainians living in Welwyn Hatfield and the thousands more across the country."
Daria Diak, Director for the Ukrainian Saturday School of Herts CIC, described the change as a "historic achievement."
Ms Diak said: "Ukrainian teachers and Saturday schools have campaigned for the recognition of our language in the British education system for many years, even before the full-scale invasion.
"I still remember Andrew Lewin’s visit to our school, when he met our parents and pupils and promised to do everything possible to bring Ukrainian GCSE back.
"We are incredibly grateful that he has honoured that commitment."
The Ukrainian Saturday School of Herts currently supports around 70 pupils from Watford to Letchworth Garden City.
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