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International School or Local School: A Complex Decision
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 of international schools in destinations where these companies have a... »
Relocating with Children: They’re in School. Now What?
For parents relocating with children, finding the right school is one of the greatest pressures of the move. But once the child “gets in” the issue often is forgotten in the frenzy of visas, moving homes, leaving aging parents, and pets. In order for a child to thrive in school, parents should... »
Relocating Abroad? A Primer On International Schools
Internationals schools were originally founded to serve expatriate populations. Many of the first international schools were founded as a result of a foreign state department or military presence in a country. In today's global economy, there is now also demand from multinational companies for these kinds of schools. There were various impulses behind the... »
Choosing a School When Relocating: Reframing the Problem for a More Successful Solution
These are the kinds of questions we face every day when working with relocating families. It is natural for parents to be concerned about the welfare of their children, and, in fact, most view schooling as the paramount decision they will have to make in their move. The school will determine whether... »
The International Baccalaureate Program
The IB Diploma Program is designed as an academically challenging and balanced program of education with final examinations which prepare students, normally aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. »
Schools: Education and Relocation
Educational concerns are often overlooked when structuring an expatriate package, but to families moving with children there is no greater obstacle to taking on an assignment or to the potential success of a move. »