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What childcare options are available for children who are not yet school-aged?Ukrainian children have the right to daycare under German law. You can get information about various Kita and Kindergarten (in Germany, for children aged 0-3 the daycare centers called "Kindertagesstรคtte" or "Kita" and 3-6 years, its called Kindergarten) portals such as www.kita.de Costs vary from Kita to Kita and district to district. If you cannot afford Kita fees, you can apply for a "day-care voucher" (Kita-Gutschein) at the Youth Welfare Office In Germany, each of the 16 federal states (Bundeslรคnder) has its own rules, even though there are many similarities. In Berlin, daycare in Kitas/Kindergรคrten is free of charge. Kindergรคrten are free of charge in the federal states of Hessen, Niedersachsen, and Rheinland-Pfalz. Parents may, however, be asked to pay for their childrenโs meals. Please note that to attend a Kita/Kindergarten in Germany, children usually need to prove that they are vaccinated against measles. Please check with the local authorities where your children can get vaccinated. More information at Handbook Germany |
How do I enroll my child(ren) into school?To enroll your children in school, please get in touch with the local education authority (Schulamt) or the schools directly. If you need advice or support, you can contact the Youth Migration Service Here Also, please check this online hub An educational hub for refugees
All classes and activities are free. Coordinator of the institution in Germany, Antonina Vashchuk - v.antonina.v@ukr.net. |
How can I enroll my child in a Ukrainian school in first grade if we are abroad?Documents for admission to the school can be submitted online on the website "Electronic registration in institutions of general secondary education" at the link Electronic registration is not available in Kyiv, but it is possible to submit an application online to the school's e-mail address (at the applicant's choice). Enrollment will be carried out on the basis of the application of one of the parents, submitted in person or scanned copies or photocopies. Documents must confirm the place of residence of the child, one of his parents (or people who replace them) in the territory of the institution. If parents do not have the opportunity to obtain a medical certificate for their child by May 31, this is not a reason to refuse enrollment. Original documents and medical certificates must be submitted to the educational institution no later than August 18, 2023 inclusive. More details at the link |
What happens if my kid gets sick?Once granted temporary protection status you and your child will have access to the healthcare system. Urgent medical service is provided in all hospitals without health insurance.
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Can I continue my university studies at another university? What documents do I need?Both Germany and Ukraine implement the Bologna system. Your academic achievements from Ukraine will therefore likely be recognized in Germany. Whether you get a place at a certain university depends on the university's decision. You can contact the respective universities directly. You can continue your studies even if you have not yet completed your first year of study in Ukraine. You do not have to take an entrance exam. You will however most likely have to prove that you have the appropriate language skills. Universities are putting in place schemes to welcome Ukrainians and people fleeing Ukraine such as the examples below and many more. You can contact your local university for more information.
Universities in Germany that offer funding and assistance to Ukrainian students: Free University of Berlin Whether you are an applicant or already studying at a higher education institution, the Free University of Berlin has a Student Services Center where you can go for basic information. They will provide detailed information on curricula, higher education degrees, admission criteria and the procedure for applying for a budget. In particular, if you plan to study full-time and receive a scholarship, you need to apply on the website.
RWTH This institution provides Ukrainians with advice on education, full or partial funding, language courses, free meals and the legal status of refugees. Benefits for Ukrainian refugees operate under the High Potential Student Grant program. The term of financing is up to 30 months. International students for admission to the RWTH need to apply for a place on the course through the International Office. Detailed information on admission requirements and application is available on the website. For individual questions, please contact the Department of Social Affairs.
University of Bremen The University of Bremen provides tuition counseling and financial support for students. For the accessibility of education, refugees are encouraged to join the HERE AHEAD program, where they can apply online. The training includes language and technical training, as well as vocational guidance. The preparatory program offers German courses from A2 level to C1 fluency. The deadline for applying to the Academy for the Development of Access to Higher Education is June 30, 2023.
University of Hamburg The University of Hamburg provides counseling sessions and psychological assistance for refugees from Ukraine. Free tickets to the library for 1 year are also provided. For admission, it is necessary to recognize a foreign school leaving certificate and confirm the level of German at least B2. German courses are offered in various faculties.
Leibniz University Hannover Leibniz University Hannover provides information on teaching, research, language courses, advisory services, funding and support. For admission, it is necessary to confirm special language skills and translate Ukrainian documents on education into German. To finance training, you must apply for a BAfรถG at the Employment Centre. Assistance will be paid if you live in the country for less than 15 months, you can also receive scholarships from various organizations such as DAAD.
Please note that starting from June 1st, 2022, people with a residence permit according to Section 24 of the Residency Act or a corresponding โFiktionsbescheinigungโ plus registration with the Auslรคnderzentralregister (AZR) can receive BAfรถG. BAfรถG is a state student finance program. Ukrainian students who were unable to graduate from school because of the war can still study in Germany. The Ukrainian students have to apply to their chosen university's preparatory course ("Studienkolleg"). For admission to a preparatory course, you must prove that you attended the 11th grade in Ukraine. More information on current scholarship programs for Ukrainians can be found here Ukrainian immigrant students currently temporarily residing in Germany can apply for a scholarship from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Who is eligible for the scholarship? Undergraduate and graduate students. What can be obtained as part of the scholarship?
How to apply? The application must be submitted online at campus.kas.de by July 15. You can find more detailed information about the scholarship on the website of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Current scholarship programs for students in Germany GFPS Actual scholarships for Ukrainians of the DAAD center These are usually scholarships for master's or postgraduate programs, as well as research stays for scientists in Germany. Unfortunately, scholarships for bachelor's programs, diploma programs and programs with a state exam are not offered. You can find information about possible scholarships in the DAAD scholarship database You can use the list of universities that help Ukrainian students and scientists on the English-language educational search platform Erudera Science For Ukraine Useful Telegram channel "Nonformal O" Useful Telegram channel "Opportunities" |
What languages do I need to speak to be able to study?The required language skills depend on the specific course of study. Classes at German universities are mainly held in German and thus, the German language might be required. You can search for a programme in a certain language on erudera.com An educational hub for refugees
All classes and activities are free. Coordinator of the institution in Germany, Antonina Vashchuk - v.antonina.v@ukr.net. Free German courses for Ukrainians throughout Germany An open resource Free resource |
Where can I pass my related language exams (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)?There are numerous test centers all over Germany. Just bear in mind that not all test centers have regular tests scheduled. It is best to check on ETS.org |
At what age can children be left alone at home abroad?Parents have a legal duty to supervise their children ("Aufsichtspflicht"). This includes protecting children from harm and ensuring that they do not harm others. However, this does not mean that parents must constantly supervise their children. Since there are no age regulations on this subject in Germany, it is up to parents to decide how much supervision their children need, based on their maturity level, personality, character and environment. However, the decisions of the Federal Court, which stated:
It is worth noting that the cases according to the mentioned decisions related to situations when children were left to play alone on the street, and therefore it is always necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the situation, the interests and safety of the child. Sources |