Innovative Finance
August 1, 2024
Context and Issue
The integration of refugees and asylum seekers in education, especially at the school level, is challenging. A lack of understanding of the host's language makes it more difficult for these groups to integrate effectively into the system. Romanian Institute of Educational Sciences (ISE) worked on research to highlight the challenges and obstacles to integrating asylum seekers and refugee children in Romania. The research provided insight that could explore the solutions that can be used at the school level.
Solution
The solution proposed by the (ISE) focused on including activities to ensure the training of teachers on diversity and cultural aspects. Another solution identified based on the context was introducing flexibility in organizing the language courses. Lastly, a solution related to the importance of alignment of regulations with access to education for asylum seekers and integrating groups was suggested.
Insights
Since the refugee influx from Ukraine, the government has introduced several integration programs, including courses for adult refugees, to ensure integration in the labor market. However, there is limited academic evidence from Romania regarding the implementation side.