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Towards Better Data for Migrant Education: A Mapping of Data Availability in 14 EU Member States

Summary

Reliable data are a precondition for inclusive education policies which serve the needs of migrant pupils. This report looks into the availability of migrant education data in 14 EU Member States.

It dives deep into the state of migrant education data, highlighting significant variations in data availability, quality, and categorization across 14 EU countries, Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain (Catalonia). It assesses key dimensions such as Data Collection and Categorisation, Access to Schooling, Learning Outcomes, Socio-Economic Conditions, and Budget & Spending in Migrant Education.

This comprehensive analysis provides policymakers, educators, and stakeholders with crucial insights into the challenges and opportunities in harmonising data collection to enhance the educational experiences of migrants. The report also discusses the implications of these findings and offers recommendations aimed at improving data standardisation and accessibility to inform better educational strategies and policies.

The report is a part of the SIRIUS Policy Network on Migrant Education.

Summary

Reliable data are a precondition for inclusive education policies which serve the needs of migrant pupils. This report looks into the availability of migrant education data in 14 EU Member States.

It dives deep into the state of migrant education data, highlighting significant variations in data availability, quality, and categorization across 14 EU countries, Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain (Catalonia). It assesses key dimensions such as Data Collection and Categorisation, Access to Schooling, Learning Outcomes, Socio-Economic Conditions, and Budget & Spending in Migrant Education.

This comprehensive analysis provides policymakers, educators, and stakeholders with crucial insights into the challenges and opportunities in harmonising data collection to enhance the educational experiences of migrants. The report also discusses the implications of these findings and offers recommendations aimed at improving data standardisation and accessibility to inform better educational strategies and policies.

The report is a part of the SIRIUS Policy Network on Migrant Education.

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Author

Sinem Yılmaz
Integration Policy Analyst

Infographic on data gaps that hinder migrant education improvements. 

Infographic on data availability on migration education in 14 EU countries.

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