Native–Refugee Education Gap

Cevat Giray Aksoy, Gaurav Khanna, Victoria Marino and Semih Tumen

AEA Papers and Proceedings, 2025, vol. 115, 427-31

Abstract: We study the education gap between Syrian refugee children and their Turkish peers using administrative data from Turkiye (2011–2018). Our analysis reveals significant disparities: Refugee students score 8 points lower in mathematics and 13 points lower in Turkish language on average. These gaps narrow with time and grade progression, with the most improvement seen in the first two years after arrival. Female refugees adapt more effectively, closing the gap faster than males. Our findings highlight the need for targeted interventions, such as early language training and support programs, to improve refugee integration and promote equitable educational outcomes.

JEL-codes: I21 I24 I26 J13 J15 J28 O15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1257/pandp.20251026

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