The importance of learning the language

Why learn a new language? If you move abroad to a country which speaks a different language, then it’s a fantastic opportunity for you to learn this language.

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The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

How to receive a rounded education, and be admitted to a top university Question: Why, as recent research suggests, are proportionately more IB diploma applicants made conditional offers

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Find a school in Dubai

How to find the best school for your child in Dubai Holland Park’s Manager and Lead Consultant in Dubai, Jeremy Branfoot, writes of the issues and options to

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Quotes about languages

The importance of learning a language Why learn a language? Well, it goes without saying that you will gain so much more from your new home country if

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Does being bilingual make you brainy?

How the brain benefits from being bilingual – Infographic The brain benefits immensely from speaking two or more languages from improved cognitive skills, to developing denser grey matter,

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Home education for expats

Home schooling has become an increasingly popular option Holland Park’s Tuition Manager and Lead Home Schooling Programmer, Chloe Godsell, writes of the increasing prevalence of flexible home schooling.

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Finding a nursery, school or university when abroad

How to find a school overseas Expert information and tips for making education choices abroad. Education is often the forgotten factor in expat relocation. However, 60% of relocations

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Do you want to study in the USA?

International Students in the USA There were over 800,000 international students studying in the US in 2013. That number is set to rise and American colleges are stepping

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School uniform or no school uniform?

First Day at School: What No Uniform? When my son started primary school last year it was a milestone. Not just for him, but for me too. Gone

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Post-holiday back to school routine

Returning to school, routine and constant adjustment First published 1st May 2012 So this morning my girls all returned back to school after 2 weeks of Spring break

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