Schools in Northern Syria” is an annual study conducted to assess the education sector in areas outside the control of the Syrian regime in northern Syria. Its main purpose is to gather information on the current state of schools, the needs of the education sector, and the perspectives of key stakeholders, including teachers, school principals, parents, and students. The study also aims to shed light on the challenges faced by students in accessing education and the obstacles they encounter.

Additionally, the study examines various indicators related to child protection and assesses whether schools meet the standards set by the International Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) and the Sphere standards. By collecting comprehensive data, the study provides a holistic overview of the education landscape in northern Syria, enabling policymakers and organizations to make informed decisions and implement targeted interventions to improve the education system in the region.

For the ninth edition of the study, data was collected during the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year . The study encompasses information from 4,761 schools located in 76 districts across six governorates. The data was collected through 24,837 electronic forms, which included 20,076 perception surveys. The rigorous data collection process concluded on January 2024, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of the education sector in northern Syria during that specific time frame.