Curriculum, Accreditation and Certification for Syrian Children in Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt

النوع : Report

This study describes the multi-layered barriers that Syrian children and families encounter in accessing education in Syria or neighbouring countries. Within that context, this study sought to provide a better understanding of the learning programmes available for Syrian children through a broad situation analysis of the education of Syrian children in Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt. This study analyzes selected education programmes available for Syrian children in public schools and in non-formal programmes. In addition, the research teams conducted field investigation in the six countries using semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. The study concluded the following: 1) Access to formal education: There are several reasons for its low attendance, including the lack of available learning spaces. 2) Access to non-formal education: NGOs and the public sector are striving to expand education access to Syrian children of displaced and refugee populations. 3) Adaptations of the Syrian curriculum: Several NGOs provide modified versions of the Syrian curriculum. 4) Syrian teachers: The movement of Syrian teachers within and outside the country has led to an acute shortage of staff in some areas and a surplus in others. 5) Assessment, certification and accreditation: Students in Syria receive national diplomas or certificates as long as they study the national curriculum and pass the formal examinations.