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The role of language for integration – Strengthening second-language development in the Nordic languages among students from migrant backgrounds

Freelance journalist Sebastian Dahlström,
Research Professor Sabine Wollscheid at the Nordic Institute for Studies in Innovation, Research and Education (NIFU), and Nordic Network for Education for Newly Arrived Students.

Project manager: Kaisa Kepsu, Nordic Welfare Centre

Editors: Kaisa Kepsu, Trine Andersen and Mikaela Sonck, Nordic Welfare Centre

TemaNord 2026:508

ISBN 978-92-893-8443-8 (PDF)
ISBN 978-92-893-8444-5 (ONLINE)
http://dx.doi.org/10.6027/temanord2026-508

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Published: March 2026

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