ABSTRACT
Education is generally valued amongst immigrant communities. This is because people normally come from situations where they had fewer opportunities than what they have in their new home. They are generally motivated to do well by taking advantage of the opportunities on offer. While the Pakistani first generation usually struggle to do so, it is their children who are encouraged and supported to benefit from such opportunities. It is explained here that education is highly valued and respected by Pakistanis. It is understood to be more than what is offered in the British system; it is multidimensional - the parents aim for their children to learn about their religion too. The role of the family is explored. The children face a number of barriers to success, such as time to participate in extracurricular activities. They also face difficulties in doing homework due to having no one at home to help them with it.
