Advice for starting a new school

First day of school tips Starting a new school is very daunting for any child, regardless of which country that school is in. Can you imagine how scary

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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

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How to ready your teenager for a lifetime of change

How well does your teenager handle change? Transition is the new normal. Perhaps your family relocates to a new city or country. Maybe your child changes school or

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More questions to ask when choosing a school overseas

Overseas education: what to consider and what to avoid In my previous article, I offered a selection of questions to help anyone choosing a school overseas for their

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Questions to ask when choosing a school

Choosing a school overseas If you are able to visit your new host country prior to your move, you are in a prime position to visit schools in

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A to Z of Expat Life

A to Z advice for expats Let’s end this year with a bumper-sized article with a full 26 pieces of advice for making the most of your move

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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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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

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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,

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Expatriate or immigrant?

Are you an expat or an immigrant? Semantics The differentiation between these terms has sparked considerable debate over the years. A quick Google search on the term ‘expatriate

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