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Education
Keep up to date with education issues, the latest news, information and Re:locate articles for employers and parents looking for the best schooling options.
News & Comment
More English Education changes
“The post 16 qualification landscape is changing and whilst providing more choice it also creates more complex decisions for those relocating to England.” Commented Fergus Rose, Head of Marketing at ACS International Schools, following the changes in English post -16 qualifications over the last month, and what they might mean for relocating families.
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Good schools a priority
A new survey from estate agency Savills suggests that access to good schools is important to 75% of families.
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26/10/2007 Yet more changes to UK secondary education
26/07/2007 Adjudicator backs council's right to use lottery for school places
26/07/2007 University Admissions Officers reveal what they look for
31/05/2007 Chinese pupils heading for Britain
25/01/2007 School catchment areas on the way out
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Articles
All Change!
Fiona Leney takes a look at what the forthcoming changes to England’s
education system are likely to mean for companies, parents and students.
Read this article in full in the Winter 2007/8 issue. Access a digital copy.
The Great Education Debate
Just what are the educational options for relocating parents? Fiona Leney reports.
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Learning from school children:
Recent research in international schools
Children may be renowned for their adaptability, but recent research reveals that the real secret to their successful relocation is management of expectation. Education expert Richard Pearce explains.
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The benefits of boarding
Many relocating parents may be new to the idea of boarding school for their children but – with the right children matched to the right school – the benefits for all concerned can be wide-ranging. Anna Lambert reports.
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Pre-school education: how to choose it and how to pay for it
Employers who offer practical support when it comes to helping their staff select and meet the cost of early-years education will go a long way towards winning employee hearts and minds, as Anna Lambert reports.
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Right child, right school
Picking a school for your child is particularly tricky if you’re not originally from the UK. The good news is that there are options within both the state and private sectors to suit everyone – Rosy Kempston assesses the possibilities.
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Special Schools for Special Children
With special needs schools hitting the headlines, help with selecting a school for relocating children with special needs is particularly timely, as Kate Barker discovers.
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Is the IB the best option?
Its flexibility has helped the International Baccalaureate earn a reputation as the most suitable academic programme for children of internationally relocating parents. But is this truly deserved? Under what sort of circumstances would a child be ill-advised to take the IB, and what are the alternatives? Mary Langford asseses its advantages.
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Practical Advice
A guide to the UK education system
Moving your family to the UK means finding out about a new system of education. How does it work and what does it mean for your child? Let’s take a look.
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Getting it right for your child
Profile Locations look at the options available for children of relocating parents and explain how to make changing schools as easy for them as possible.
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