Two more surveys from the Voice of Ukrainians in the Czech Republic series were published towards the end of 2023 by PAQ Research, in cooperation with the Czech Academy of Science's Institute of Sociology. Data collection for these was carried out in November 2023. 

The first survey focuses on the inclusion of children in education and their education outcomes. 

64% of Ukrainian children aged 6-14 and 72% of youth aged 15-17 speak Czech in everyday situations. Czech language training at school or in courses has dropped significantly - in the autumn of 2023 only 40% of children and adolescents took part in lessons, compared with 61% in June.

According to parents surveyed, half of children aged 4-17 are not well integrated into Czech collectives. 54% of children aged 4 and above participate in leisure activities. 

29% of primary school children continue to combine Czech and Ukrainian education, which is approximately the same proportion as in the previous school year. 18% secondary school pupils participate in both Czech and Ukrainian education. 

Text and image source: PAQ Research 2023.

The second survey focuses on housing and labour market integration.

72% of economically active refugees are already working in the Czech Republic and another 7% are working in Ukraine. However, 61% of refugees are still working below their qualification level - a proportion that has not decreased over time. Most work in poor conditions (in the evenings, at the weekends, and/or for less money than their Czech colleagues in the same position). 

In the autumn, 70% of refugees were living in rental accommodation. In June, this figure was closer to 50%. In particular, those living in 'solidarity' households and hostels were able to move into rented accommodation.

At the time of survey, only 36% of households were receiving humanitarian financial support, 20% less than in June. 57% of households surveyed were found to be living below the income poverty line. For contrast, among the native Czech population 1 in 10 people suffers from income poverty.

The increasing rate of Czech language knowledge has slowed down. Currently, 47% of adult refugees speak Czech. Limited time and finances remain the most common barriers to participation in available language courses. 

58% of people surveyed expressed an intention to stay in the Czech Republic for the next 2 years. The majority of these are younger (65%) and employed (64%).

Text and image source: PAQ Research 2023.