Eight things to bear in mind when choosing a university for your globally mobile teen

Here are the considerations that a parent and young adult need to think through particularly when choosing to study at a university in a country where your family is not currently living.

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Lessons in Wellbeing

Good international schools take the health and wellbeing of their students seriously, writes Ruth Holmes.

Where are Hong Kongers going?

Hong Kong has faced an exodus of expats and residents in the past year, with impacts on international schools admissions in the region and further afield.

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International universities make the grade

International university league tables are still dominated by the UK and the US, but tertiary institutions from Asia to Australia are increasingly offering a quality alternative. Marianne Curphey reports.

The International School of Amsterdam: A pioneer in developing minds, character and community

On a mission to educate for international understanding, the International School of Amsterdam nurtures a culture of critical thinking and global citizenship. Since 1964, the international pre-K-12 IB school, which collaborates closely with Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero, has supported thousands of young people achieve their goals and contribute to their local and global communities.

New release International Education & Schools' Fair webinars

Catch up on all of the videos from latest International Schools' Fair.

Meet the Speakers from the International Education & Schools' Fair

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The Future of Work Festival: Where next for global people?

The pandemic hastened the pace of change. Panellists and guests at the inspiring Future of Work Festival at Relocate Global’s Kent HQ took a grounding breath of fresh air and set their sights on the horizon.

FOCUS: Career Development Programme

FOCUS Info Services is a non-profit organisation which has been working with Global Mobility and HR teams for 40 years.

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Building trans-inclusive workplaces

A survey by recruitment website TotalJobs reveals more transgender employees are hiding their identities at work. What are the implications for duty of care in home and host countries?

International remote working: global mobility’s leading edge?

International remote working is a growth area. As organisations adapt and work out what it means for them, Crown World Mobility’s latest report looks at the impact on global mobility.

The Importance of Home Language Maintenance

ICS London discuss why maintaining and developing students’ home language(s) is important for many reasons such as culture and identity, cognitive benefits and learning other languages.

Think Global People Spring 2022 issue out now

Think Global People Spring 2022 issue – Out Now!

Think Global People presents a new perspective on global leadership, talent mobility and education for life. In this issue, as employees return to the workplace, we share a wealth of knowledge addressing the new world of work.

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School insights for parents around the world

Parents need as much information as possible to make decisions about the future and their children’s education during the admissions cycle. We have produced a series of high impact webinars which answer questions on curriculum, admissions, early learning, learning differences, virtual schools and transition care, explains Fiona Murchie.

International remote working here to stay

KPMG International has released new insights on international remote-working practice as flexibility and hybrid working options become crucial to talent management and employee experience.

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Break the Bias: International Women’s Day 2022

International Women’s Day 2022 is on Tuesday 8 March. It is an opportunity to act, improve opportunities and rebuild post-pandemic workplaces without bias for the benefit of everyone.

Comparing the US and UK education systems

Because English is the language of instruction in both the UK and the US education systems, it is widely assumed that the two systems are similar to each other. In reality, they are quite different.

Partner employment access – the triple win

Dual careers have long been reported as a barrier to global mobility. In 2021 the Permits Foundation – a lobbying body that seeks to improve work access for international assignees’ partners – celebrated its 20th anniversary hosting an online conference representing host nations, employers, assignees and their partners.

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Working from anywhere – the hidden implications of cross-border and remote working

A recent webinar hosted by Santa Fe Relocation set out the advantages and potential disadvantages of employees working in destinations other than their contractual employment location. Dr Sue Shortland reports.

Enter the 2022 Think Global People and Relocate Awards

Think Global People Awards: Global Mobility, Leadership and Education with a spotlight on wellbeing

Fiona Murchie explains how the Think Global People Awards have evolved for 2022 to showcase the inspiring people working across global mobility, global leadership and education who are delivering excellence and innovation.

Think Global People Winter 2021-2022 issue – out now!

Our Winter issue is packed with insights as employers around the world support their people to move forward with focus into 2022. Read the articles below, or access the digital issue.

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Demystifying international school admissions

Finding and applying to schools for your child on can be a daunting prospect. This informative webinar talks through the process. It empowers parents to ask the right questions for their family.

Cross-cultural families and Third Culture Kids today

Transitions care and developing rootedness in globally mobile families has never been more important. Fiona Murchie welcomed TCK author and expert Ruth Van Reken to our latest webinar to talk about why.

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A new virtual world: The Lab School

Finding the right school for children with learning differences is a challenge for internationally mobile families. The Lab School’s Global Division is bridging this important gap with great success.

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The Great International Education and School’s Fair returns!

Relocate Global’s hugely popular Great International Education and Schools’ Fair is back to complement the traditional start of the schools’ admission cycle.

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Virtual school: real results

The pandemic has opened up new avenues for accessing an excellent international education. Virtual schools are a realistic option, meeting the needs of a diverse range of learning needs.

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International early-learning: a great start

Early Years education is an important introduction to education and an invaluable grounding for a flourishing future. For international families, the right pre-school also offers a ready-made community.

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Education and schools guidance for parents' decision making

The Ascott rises to the global demand for hybrid working

Business travel and relocations are taking off again. We caught up with Billy Hughes, UK Area Manager – The Ascott Limited, to talk key trends and developments in the growing serviced apartment sector.

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Permits Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary in support of international dual careers

Permits Foundation is the only organisation that advocates specifically to enable direct work access for spouses and partners of mobile employees around the world. The Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and for the past two decades has helped to facilitate company talent mobility and improve the lives of dual career families internationally.