Education Barriers for Refugees in the GTA Area

1. Gender*

MaleFemaleNon-binaryGender queerGender non-conforming
2. What is your age?*
3. What is the highest level of education you have completed in Canada?*
Other:
4. How important is further education for achieving your career goals?

Extremely importantVery importantModerately importantSlightly importantNot at all important
5. What is the most significant barrier to education you have faced as a refugee in the GTA?*

Language and communication barriersFinancial constraintsRecognition of foreign credentialsNavigation of the educational systemLack of social support or isolationAccess to transportationChildcare availabilityMental health challengesDiscrimination or cultural barriersLack of information about available resourcesOther (Please specify)
6. Please explain why you consider this to be the most significant barrier and how it has impacted your educational journey. *
7. Which of the following support services/resources have you had access to, and how helpful have they been in addressing educational barriers you've faced?*

Case management servicesAcademic development servicesLanguage training and interpretationCareer and educational planningFinancial aid for educationTransportation supportChildcare servicesAssistance with educational records and documentationMental health supportOther

8. For the services/resources you have accessed, please rate how helpful they have been in addressing educational barriers you've faced.*

	Not Aware	Aware but not Used	Used and Helpful	Used but not Helpful
Case management services
Academic development services
Language training and interpretation
Career and educational planning
Financial aid for education
Transportation support
Childcare services
Assistance with educational records and documentation
Mental health support

9. Was there a 'layover' period between your migration to Canada and when you enrolled in/were able to pursue education in Canada? *
10. Would you like to include any further reflection relating to your experience as a young refugee in Canada or relating to your experience with the educational system in Canada?*
11. If you are interested in participating in further research, such as a qualitative focus group, or if you would like to provide a testimonial about your experiences, please provide your contact details below. Participants selected for testimonials will be compensated for their time. Your information will remain confidential.
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