Just 19% of migrant children have been admitted to Russian schools following the introduction of new entry requirements, Anzor Muzayev, head of the Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science (Rosobrnadzor), told RIA Novosti in an interview.
Muzayev explained that only those children who submitted a full set of documents and demonstrated sufficient proficiency in the Russian language were able to pass the mandatory entrance exam.
"Only about 19% of migrant children passed the selection process, meaning their documents were in order and they successfully completed the Russian language exam," Muzayev said.
He noted that two main criteria currently govern school admission: a complete documentation package and confirmed language proficiency.
Speaking at a national meeting with regional education ministers, Muzayev said Rosobrnadzor has asked Russia's largest regions—where the volume of applications from foreign nationals is highest—to share their experience in testing and enrollment practices.
The goal, he said, is to adopt effective strategies to improve the enrollment and integration of foreign students into the school system.
Rosobrnadzor has now begun a thorough analysis of how the new rules are affecting schools across the country. Key areas of focus include student interaction, school atmosphere, changes in teaching approaches, and the overall learning environment.
