“ENGLISH WAS A REAL HELP”: MULTILINGUALISM AS AN INTEGRATION STRATEGY AMONG UKRAINIAN REFUGEE CHILDREN IN POLAND

Fridrikh А. (2025) “ENGLISH WAS A REAL HELP”: MULTILINGUALISM AS AN INTEGRATION STRATEGY AMONG UKRAINIAN REFUGEE CHILDREN IN POLAND. International Journal of Bilingualism, 2025. с. 1-9.

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Aims and Objectives / Purpose / Research Questions: This qualitative case study investigates the role of multilingualism in the integration of Ukrainian refugee students in Polish schools following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. It specifically asks: (1) What role does multilingualism play in the integration of Ukrainian refugee students in Polish schools? (2) How does proficiency in a commonly shared language influence the initial integration and emotional well-being of Ukrainian refugee students? and (3) What insights from this case study can inform broader understandings of refugee student integration in multilingual educational settings?Design / Methodology / Approach: The study employs a qualitative case study design, utilizing semi-structured interviews supplemented by drawings, and focus groups with six Ukrainian refugee students aged 7–13 who have been in Polish schools for at least six months. Data collection was conducted in Ukrainian, with parents present, and ethical protocols adhered to trauma-informed care practices.

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