For any family relocating with children, the prospect of identifying a first-rate education can be daunting. Relocating with a gifted child multiplies these difficulties. All too often, in public as well as most mainstream private schools in the United States, gifted children face a disadvantage. Children who are profoundly gifted have... »
When families are moved by their companies to a new country they generally have an expectation of living a normal life in their new home, be it a three year expatriate assignment or a permanent local move. Of course we are aware that... »
More families relocating today are considering sending their children to local schools rather than international ones. Increased numbers of families are being relocated as locals rather than as expatriates, and relocation subsidies are reducing or eliminating international school tuition coverage as policies are... »
For most students, choosing a university is the first important decision they will make as adults, and it is one that shapes and influences that student’s life – both present and future. But what if student preference or family circumstances dictate that going... »
When you relocate an employee you may encounter push back about their children’s schooling. But if you address their underlying concerns, education does have to be an obstacle to relocation. »
Relocating families often rely on friends, colleagues and the internet when they face the daunting task of finding the right school for their child in a new location. In the frenzy of things they need to accomplish in order to actually move, numbers... »
International schools originally were founded to serve expatriate populations. Many of the early international schools were founded as a result of a foreign state department or military presence in a country. In today's global economy, demand from multinational corporations has vastly increased the number... »
The competition for places at schools in some locations is intense and it is important to be realistic about your child's chances of success. Admission depends on the number of spaces, time of year, as well as his or her personal qualifications compared with... »
The expatriate family life means constantly finding new schools, and often these are private schools with intense application processes, lots of paperwork and the all-important interview. Preparing for a school placement interview can be daunting, especially if you are a new parent, entering a... »
