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Education and support for Ukrainian pupils

This page contains articles and resources to support the integration of young Ukrainian pupils into the education systems of the EU Member States and Erasmus+ countries.

Updates on education for Ukrainian pupils

Progress and challenges for the education of displaced pupils from Ukraine in Europe

Progress and challenges for the education of displaced pupils from Ukraine in Europe

A new interagency dashboard led by UNESCO is offering key data on the education of displaced Ukrainian children across host countries in Europe. It was built in cooperation with UNHCR, the EU, UNICEF, OECD and the Council of Europe. (May 2025)

Council of Europe report

Mapping study on children of Ukraine’s access to education

In this mapping study, the Council of Europe looks at practices ensuring and facilitating Ukraine children’s access to education in Council of Europe member states, showcases effective solutions, analyses barriers to integration integration, and reflects on effective ways to address those barriers.

Ukrainian children in EU education systems

Ukrainian children in EU education systems – what is the state of play?

Close to 1.3 million minors displaced from Ukraine have received temporary protection in the EU, and an estimated 700,000 have been enrolled in EU schools during the school year 2023–2024. (July 2024)

 

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Related courses and webinars

Online course: engaging non-native speakers

Engaging non-native language speakers in the classroom

Online course for self-paced learning 

Online course: Integration of migrants and refugees in schools

Online course for self-paced learning 

Policy guidance

Study on the digital competence of educators in Ukraine

The Ministries of Education and Science and of Digital Transformation (Ukraine), with the European Commission and the European Training Foundation, are undertaking a study on the digital competence of teachers in Ukraine. The study will use the self-reflection tool to engage secondary and VET teachers across the country. The study, launched in June 2025, will collect anonymised data on teachers’ digital competences. The results, expected in early 2026, will help make evidence-based decisions on digital competences training and support. 

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Supporting the inclusion of displaced children from Ukraine in education: considerations, key principles and practices for the school year 2022-2023

This Staff Working Document aims at pooling the available collective experience and knowledge and provide information on good practice and practical insights to support EU Member States in the inclusion of displaced children from Ukraine in education. 

Online platforms and resources in Ukrainian

Since 14 March 2022, schooling has resumed in most regions of Ukraine with the help of distance learning. Ukrainian students both inside and outside the country can access educational online material in Ukrainian.

News and reports

: The publication highlights 15 concrete examples of completed and ongoing cases where projects supported under Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps have had a tangible and positive influence on the lives of people in and from Ukraine. (February 2024)

OECD policy papers on supporting Ukrainian educators and recognition of prior learning: OECD has published two policy papers regarding supporting Ukrainian educators and higher education students. (December 2023)

Resilience of education systems: what lessons can be learned from Ukraine? Ukrainian schools and teachers have shown their capacity to deliver education in extreme and challenging circumstances, reigniting interest in the resilience of the Ukrainian education system. (September 2023)

Ukrainian refugees and schooling: How to overcome the “waiting dilemma”? For many displaced learners from Ukraine, the school year 2023/24 will already be the third year of disrupted schooling. Still, not all children are attending local schools in their EU host countries. (September 2023)

How is Europe welcoming Ukrainian refugee children in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services: Just over a year ago, millions of Ukrainian families, many with very young children, sought refuge across the European Union from Russian military aggression against their country. European governments committed to offering a warm welcome and providing access to educational opportunities, including ECEC. (June 2023)

Education in times of war, through the eyes of young Ukrainians: Three tenacious young Ukrainians claim their right to education during the height of the Russian invasion in this heart-wrenching yet hopeful documentary, created as part of the DG ECHO’s #EducationNoMatterWhat campaign. (May 2023)

Supporting parental involvement among newly arrived migrant and refugee families: Parental involvement is important for children’s success at school, and is especially important for more vulnerable children. Therefore, it is important to support newly arrived migrant/refugee parents and promote active collaboration between them and schools. (April 2023)

Europe needs peace education – peace education needs Europe: People can be taught how to deal with conflict in a constructive way, to lessen instances of violence. By involving everyone, a more peaceful future can be ensured. Those who endorse education for peace have undertaken to support any helpful and necessary learning processes that underpin its aims. (January 2023)

Supporting newly arrived refugee students: In 2022, school Nº361 in Warsaw, Poland, received a high influx of refugee students from Ukraine. In this video we will learn how the school has welcomed these students, and helped them to learn the Polish language, collaborate with their new peers and most importantly, to feel safe. (December 2022)

: The EU Education Solidarity Group for Ukraine met recently to discuss how to increase school attendance for displaced learners from Ukraine across the EU. (December 2022)

Supporting the social and emotional well-being of refugee students from Ukraine in host countries: The Russian invasion against Ukraine has resulted in the largest forced displacement crisis in recent history, with a high proportion of those fleeing being children and young people. Schools play a vital role in addressing refugee learners’ needs and in promoting their social and emotional development and well-being. (December 2022)

Lives on hold: intentions and perspectives of refugees from Ukraine – UNHCR report: A recent report published by UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency, has highlighted the impact of displacement on refugees from Ukraine and the uncertainty clouding their futures. (October 2022)

Access to education for displaced children from Ukraine: what are EU countries doing?: Displaced children have the right to access education and receiving countries have an obligation to provide it. How is this organised in practice? (July 2023)

Supporting refugee learners from Ukraine in schools in Europe: The Russian invasion of Ukraine forced many people to flee their home and search for protection in neighbouring European countries. While European countries have already taken many actions to address refugee learners’ educational needs, equal attention needs to be paid to their psychosocial needs. (July 2022)

What works in welcoming refugees in European classrooms: An increasing number of European classrooms are welcoming Ukrainian families and their children, meaning more cultural and educational diversity in our schools. The European Toolkit for Schools offers a carefully selected set of resources including effective practices for refugee and migrant inclusive education. (July 2022)

Lessons learnt on history teaching from past wars in Europe: During periods of conflict, such as the war in Ukraine, the question of historical narratives and how they are taught comes under fresh scrutiny. This tutorial will examine how history teachers can negotiate strife and difference to make the subject meaningful for all pupils. (May 2022)

How to provide Early Childhood Education and Care to Ukrainian refugee children: A significant number of newly arrived Ukrainian refugees are small children. How can we welcome them in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) centres across Europe? (May 2022)

Including Ukrainian refugees in secondary school classrooms: what if the pupils just don’t speak the language?: Over the past few weeks, around 5 million Ukrainians have crossed the border into the European Union. While Ukraine’s Ministry of Education has done a stellar job of setting up online learning for all secondary school pupils, there are still other hurdles to overcome. (May 2022)

Supporting the mental health and well-being of refugee pupils through connection and continuity: The experience of war, sudden flight from familiar surroundings, and concern about relatives can have a negative impact on refugee children’s mental health and well-being. This will also affect their learning experience. (May 2022)

Background on the Ukrainian education system since 2016:An educational reform that began in 2016 has brought many changes to Ukraine’s education. (April 2022)

How EU Member States find teachers for refugee students: A peer-learning discussion among representatives from EU Education Ministries examined how to find teachers for refugee students. This discussion took place on 4 April 2022, as part of the EU Education Solidarity Group for Ukraine – Working Group Schools. (April 2022)

Recognition of qualifications of Ukrainian school pupilsRecognising qualifications that refugees bring from their country of origin, as well as understanding the education level reached, plays an important role in access to higher education and the labour market. (April 2022)

Schools in Europe react to the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Classrooms and school administrations across the continent have mobilised to express solidarity with Ukraine, and teachers have undertaken to answer pupils’ questions. This article highlights some commendable ideas and practices. (March 2022)

Protecting education from attack in armed conflict: Even in a conflict or war, upholding the right to education, and refraining from harm to children, education personnel or schools is fundamental. There are several international efforts for protecting education during armed conflict and other emergencies. (March 2022)

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