CHICAM

School as an arena for education, integration and socialization

Policy Recommendations

In order to meet the needs of an increasingly culturally diverse Europe the onus should not only be on incomers to integrate but also on the host cultures to learn and adapt to them. Therefore, schools and other institutions that cater for children should:

Create and encourage programmes for all children that foster intercultural exchange and dialogue.
Provide language teaching for immigrants that continues beyond the early stages. Consistent and effective support should continue to a high level thus ensuring that migrant and refugee children’s full educational potential can be met.
Offer consistent opportunities for migrant and refugee children to continue learning the language/s they spoke before arrival. This should include preparation for nationally/internationally recognised examinations

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