Education
Education can make adapting into the host country a little easier¹.
Going to school and adjusting well can help immigrants succeed and feel more connected²³.
When schools do not provide social support, immigrants may feel pressure to give up their culture, which can impact their well-being³.
Learning to balance both cultures in school is linked with better grades and success⁴.
Higher education levels make it easier to adapt to the host culture²³.
While, lower education levels make adapting harder and limit opportunities²³.
Support from teachers, classmates, and schools is very important for helping immigrants adapt²³.
Amid the stress that comes with immigration, education can feel challenging at first but is also a powerful tool for growth and integration—these resources are here to help.
Know your educational rights (availible in several languages)
Immigration and schools 101
School enrollment
Student visa
K-12 Education statistics
College and university education statistics
Undocumented Students applying to college
K-12 guidance
Pre-school
¹ Balidemaj & Small, 2018
² Sheikh & Anderson, 2018
³ Makarova & Birman, 2016
⁴ Deslandes et al., 2022