Post-Soviet Education Experiences in Canada

Eight students seated and studying in a clasroom.

Welcome to Post-Soviet Education Experiences in Canada

This website presents research-based information about the educational experiences of Canadian students, parents, and communities from post-Soviet backgrounds. At the center of this knowledge hub is a 3-year SSHRC-funded research project exploring the experiences of the high school children with post-Soviet backgrounds in the Greater Toronto Area. The research project strives to improve the education experiences of this under-researched, often misunderstood group of Canadian youth, their parents, and communities who come from the countries of the former Soviet Union. Beyond filling information gaps, clarifying assumptions, correcting existing biases, prejudices and misinformation, this site presents practical ideas for a range of stakeholders who are interested in understanding and improving the life and education of post-Soviet citizens of Canada. 

The backgrounds from where post-Soviet children come from can vary remarkably. On the right school children in Georgia (Caucasus), on the left classroom in Kyrgystan (Central Asia). The top photo of the page is from Siberia, Russia. Credits: Shutterstock
The backgrounds from where post-Soviet children come from vary remarkably. On the left, school children in Georgia (Caucasus), on the right classroom in Kyrgystan (Central Asia). The top photo of the page is from Siberia, Russia. Credits: Shutterstock

Survey Participation

If you are a member of any of these groups, we would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to answer our survey questions.

Student

You are a student in Canada with post-Soviet background.

Teacher

You are a teacher in a school that has students with post-Soviet background.

Community Centre Educator

You are an educator in a community centre serving post-Soviet pupils.

Parent/Guardian

You are a parent/guardian with educational background from Soviet/post-Soviet context and your children are going to school Canada.

School Principal or Education Worker

You are a school Principal or education worker (e.g. guidance councillor) in a school that has students with post-Soviet background.