The significance of the policy on teaching Faroese as a second lnaguage for integration in the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are undergoing a pronounced change in demographic trends resulting in 10% of first and second-generation immigrants of 54,000 inhabitants. This feature illustrates the role of policy on teaching of Faroese as a second language (FSL) as the forerunner of the integration policy. FSL policy-making with emphasis on immigrants learning Faroese language and culture appear assimilative having implications for equitable access to education and integration. A political and educational infrastructure is in the pipeline, which may contribute to improving the vulnerable Faroese language learning environment.