Education Brief 4: Including Refugees in National Education Systems

This brief focuses on why refugees should be included in National Education systems and why it is recommended. 

Why is inclusion of refugees in national education systems recommended?

• Encourages governments to assume their responsibility for refugee protection and rights under the 1951 Refugee Convention, Convention on the Rights of the Child and Sustainable Development Goal 4 to “ensure inclusive, equitable quality education for all” as well as relevant national legal and policy frameworks and UNHCR’s Refugee Education Strategy 2012-2016;
• Certification of studies for refugee learners through accredited examinations;
• Quality assurance of teaching and learning through national system;
• Access to accountable education services and opportunities to promote social cohesion between refugee and national children;
• Sustainability: Investment in existing systems strengthens partnerships with all education actors for increased access and quality for all.