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Foreign language learning for children

Learning a foreign language as a child Younger children pick up a new language so much quicker than older kids and adults. Learning a foreign language as a

How to choose a school overseas

Choosing schools abroad Originally published 28th April 2014 Updated 1st January 2019 Choosing a suitable school for your child is possibly one of the hardest decisions you’ll have

How to choose a kindergarten or pre-school overseas

Choosing a nursery, kindergarten or pre-school abroad If you are moving abroad with toddlers / pre-school-age children, you’ll find that helping them adapt is much simpler than moving with

Why choose a local school overseas?

Selecting local schooling for your expat child When you relocate to a different country, there is a lot to consider, the obvious culture shock being the main concern.

An education abroad

Attending a local school overseas Here’s an account of one family’s experiences of their children going through the local school system in Germany and a comparison of the

International school or local school?

International school or local school: A complex decision Now that the economy has begun recovery, families who selected local schools abroad because of financial constraints – either imposed

Local schooling overseas

Education and language immersion In July 2007 Kate moved to Switzerland with her husband and two boys who were eight and six at the time. She documented their

Local school for language excellence

Benefits of educating children in a local school Are you considering putting your child into a local school, where the teaching is conducted in a different language? If

Questions for choosing schools abroad

Local or international school? How do you decide on a school for your child in another country? There are some extreme views at both ends of this debate,