Data from the Panel Study 'Refugees in the German Educational System (ReGES)'

Area of Science:

• Education
• Sociology
• Psychology

Background:

• The integration of refugee children and adolescents into new educational systems presents complex challenges.
• Understanding the educational pathways of refugee youth is crucial for developing effective support strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the integration process of refugee children and adolescents within the German educational system.
• To analyze the educational trajectories and challenges faced by refugee youth over time.

Main Methods:

• A two-cohort panel study design was employed, following refugee children and adolescents.
• Data collection utilized a multi-informant and multi-mode approach across seven survey waves.
• The study involved a large sample of 2,405 refugee children and 2,415 refugee adolescents, commencing in January 2018.

Main Results:

• The study provides longitudinal data on the educational experiences of refugee youth in Germany.
• Analysis covers key aspects of integration, including school attendance, academic progress, and social adaptation.
• Detailed findings on challenges and facilitators of educational success are available.

Conclusions:

• The research offers valuable, data-driven insights into the educational integration of refugee populations.
• The findings can inform policy and practice aimed at improving educational outcomes for refugee children and adolescents.
• The ReGES dataset is publicly accessible for further scientific inquiry into refugee education.