Education in Germany My children have never attended school in the States. They have attended German school since they were three and two years old. My son is now a little more than half-way through his first year in the Grundschule (elementary school), and my daughter has one more year … Read More
How to choose a school overseas
Choosing schools abroad Choosing a suitable school for your child is possibly one of the hardest decisions you’ll have to make as a parent when relocating overseas. It can be especially difficult if your new country is a long distance from your current home as it will be harder to … Read More
Going back to school doesn’t need to be a headache
Expat kids go back to school For expat parents and their children, the start of September and a new year of schooling can be even more daunting than it is in the UK. The start of September can bring some of the stiffest tests in expat life. A new year … Read More
International school or local school?
International school or local school: A complex decision [Source: School Choice International] Now that the economy has begun recovery, families who selected local schools abroad because of financial constraints – either imposed by corporate policy or their own finances – may once again have the option to enroll their children in … Read More
More questions to ask when choosing a school overseas
Overseas education In my previous article, I offered a selection of questions to help anyone choosing a school overseas for their child. Due to the nature of this particular subject; the enormity of it and the individuality of each child, family and school, I could only put the very basic … Read More
What kind of school is best for an expat child?
School options for expat kids Suzi Dixon of the Telegraph breaks down the different educational options available for children brought up outside the UK. A school with a British curriculum According to the Council of International Schools (CIS), an estimated 2,000 schools claim to offer a British curriculum abroad. They … Read More
Local schooling overseas
Education and Immersion. In July 2007 Kate moved to Switzerland with her husband and two boys who were eight and six at the time. The story continues…
Local school for language excellence
Kate moved from the UK to Switzerland in July 2007. The boys were eight and six and had just finished years 3 and 1 respectively in the UK. They went into an international school for the first year, until July 2008. Then they transferred into local school at ages nine and seven. They are now in their 6th year here, and their 5th year of local schooling.
Questions for choosing schools abroad
Local or international school? Over the past few months I have been following with some amusement the discussions on various expat forums about choosing between local and international schools. There are some extreme views at both ends of this debate, but in the end it is a very personal decision. … Read More
Should you send your child to an international or a local school?
How to choose a school overseas Many of the choices we make when choosing which school to send our child to depend upon how long we will be staying in that particular country. If you have emigrated for good you may choose a different method of schooling than those who … Read More
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