Ukrainian schoolgirls Anastasia and Albina study in Prague. UNESCO: Almost a third of Ukrainian school -age refugees study in Europe for two programs – local and Ukrainian Refugees and migrants After more than three years since the beginning of a full-scale war, about 6.3 million Ukrainian refugees are still outside the country. For millions of children, this means studying away from native schools, friends and the usual education system. New data published by UNESCO and partners show: despite difficulties, Ukrainian students do not stop studying, and teachers and local communities in Europe can create an important support atmosphere. 62 ~ children and teachers in the Czech Republic and Germany shared their experience with UNESCO. Prague: between two Schools 60 > in the Czech Republic, which took the largest number of Ukrainian refugees per capita among the EU countries, special measures were introduced to support children from Ukraine: Simplified admission to schools, Ukrainian -language assistants and psychological Help. 13-year-old Ilona from Kharkov, training in Prague is not easy. She studies at the UNESCO Associated School, combining classes in a Czech institution with online lessons from Ukraine. ~ 60 > “Balancing between the school here and online lessons from Kharkov. While my classmates are going to rest or walk, I sit down for Ukrainian classes, ”says Ilona. ~ 60 > two schoolgirls from Ukraine Anastasia and Albina also experienced difficulties, as they began to study without knowing the Czech language. Today they already talk about progress and are grateful for support. “We were not even granted in the first semester – we still knew the language badly. But the support of classmates and teachers helped to feel like a part of the school, ”Albina shared. 60 >“ Czech language is very complicated, and to learn it, you need time. Therefore, it is so important that other students help us feel comfortable in the classroom, ”added Anastasia. 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 ~ 62Germany: teaching with empathy 60 ~/h2 > ~ 60 > in the German city of Tubingen, in another associated school of UNESCO, relies on inclusive teaching methods. Here, in a special international class, teaching is conducted in German, but students can communicate in Ukrainian in an informal setting-it helps them to feel more confident. ~ 60 > 60 > Olga, a teacher from Ukraine, fled to Germany in 2022 and now teaches German and English refugee children. Her own experience was the key to understanding and supporting her students. ~ 60 > “I am grateful to the school for the opportunity to continue to do my favorite thing – teaching. I dream of peace in my home country and believe that those who return home will bring with them knowledge, experience and friendship that do not know the boundaries, ”says Olga. 62 ~ 60 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62A teacher of history and German Julia emphasizes the important role of education in the life of children who survived the war and forced movement. ~ ~ 60 > “As Albert Einstein said:“ Opportunities are hidden. ” I am grateful to everyone who helps refugee children. We must continue to do everything so that the education remains a source of hope and the road to the world – even in the darkest times, ”she believes. ~ 60 > for Lydia, one of the students of the international class, the school has become not only a place to obtain knowledge, but also a new social environment:“ I made friends with many – both Ukrainians and Germans. I like my school: good teachers, and the lessons are interesting. Now I am happy to go to school. ” expand access ~ 60 > according to the data collected by the UNESCO and the UNESCO DAY Refugees, in 10 European countries, on average, 78 percent of Ukrainian students were enrolled in formal educational institutions. However, the inequality is preserved – especially for children with disabilities and those who are faced with language barriers. ~ 60 > almost a third of Ukrainian schoolchildren (29 percent) are studied simultaneously in two programs – local and Ukrainian – and spend about three hours a day on this. The collected data will help governments and teachers to adapt their approaches, improve access to education and build inclusive systems. 62 ~