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OECD report: Migrant students outperform Australian-born classmates

Yousif Barbo (on right) and a classmate

Yousif Barbo (on right) and a classmate Source: SBS

Migrant children, particularly those from India, China and the Philippines, are achieving better academic results than their Australian classmates.


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By Lydia Feng

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Migrant children, particularly those from India, China and the Philippines, are achieving better academic results than their Australian classmates.


The latest OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) report also shows students who've recently settled into the country have more ambitious career aspirations and a strong sense of belonging at school. 


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