Migrants invest in language and education

Abstract

"Language skills and education are key factors for migrants being able to participate in all areas of economic and social life. Initial findings from the IABSOEP Migration Sample are starting to show whether immigrants are successful in transferring the human capital they have acquired abroad to Germany. Complete educational biographies of migrants in Germany and in the countries of origin make it clear that they also significantly improve their German skills after arrival and many acquire professional qualifications. To date, onethird of immigrants has applied for recognition of foreign professional qualifications. The recognition ratios are particularly high among migrants who work in regulated professions." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Liebau, E. & Romiti, A. (2014): Migranten investieren in Sprache und Bildung. Bildungsbiografien von Zuwanderern nach Deutschland. In: DIW-Wochenbericht, Vol. 81, No. 43, p. 1136-1143.