Chancellor sees UK becoming a 'tech superpower'
The UK is “powerfully positioned” to play a leading role in the global tech and innovation industries that will "shape and define this century”, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said on Friday.
International Women’s Day 2023: Embrace equity
Relocate Global’s Think Women community convenes again this March at the Institute of Directors and online to celebrate women in the workplace, share and learn about what works for women.
Tanglin Trust School
Tanglin is a vibrant co-educational school of 2,800 students representing over 50 nationalities and provides a unique learning environment for children from Nursery right through to Sixth Form. As a not-for-profit school, tuition fees are devoted to the provision of an outstanding education.
Women in leadership: redressing the balance
Why are women still seen as less suitable candidates for senior management roles than men? We look at how companies with global employees are missing out on talent by failing to promote women, and how their business may be less successful as a result. Marianne Curphey investigates.
Featured Schools
Choosing a school in the Middle East
Fierce competition for places at Middle Eastern international schools means that expatriate families preparing for a move need to act well in advance of relocation if they are to secure a place at the school of their choice. We examine the current state of provision in the region, and offer tips for parents seeking a school place for their child.
Education in Germany
Those relocating to Germany with school-age children will find a wide choice of opportunities within a highly successful education system.
Winter Magazine 2022-23
The latest issue of the Think Global People Winter magazine is out now. Get in touch if you would like to advertise or sponsor in future editions.
UK in top three for global investment this year
Despite fears of recession, the UK has been identified as the third most popular place for investment this year in a survey of thousands of business chiefs across the world.
Talent shortage in fintech ‘a global plague’
After a year of unprecedented growth in 2021, last year turned out to be one of consolidation for the fintech industry amid a global downturn in investment, largely due to the knock-on, economic effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Schools on screen
When it comes to online schooling, those not familiar with may worry about their child’s online screen time and lack of socialising opportunities. However, it can actually remove barriers to socialising by encouraging teamwork and creativity, and empowering children to make friends anywhere in the world!
The World Is Your Oyster! How Online Schooling Supports Digital Nomad Families
Life has changed considerably over the past decade, especially when it comes to travel. With the world more accessible than ever, shared experiences on social media have motivated many to consider exploring the globe—and it's not just for those free of commitments. More and more families with children are taking to the road to explore, and with the rise of online schooling, education is no longer a barrier. Surprisingly, however, learning on-the-go isn't all that digital nomads can gain from digital schools. If you're thinking of packing up and venturing the world with your children, online schooling can help in more ways than one.
What to do if your child doesn’t want to go back to school
If your child doesn't want to go back to school this new year, you're not alone. Thankfully, there are solutions. Here's our advice for understanding the problem, finding solutions, and when to consider alternative forms of education.
Business chief sets out roadmap to growth
The head of the UK’s largest business organisation fears Rishi Sunak's government is avoiding the necessary, radical measures to "transform" the nation's flagging economy because of a general election looming in the next 12 months.
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The International School of Kuala Lumpur
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Home Education and Online Schools – What’s the difference?
A recent BBC article reported that home education in the UK rose by 75% in 2021. 40,000 pupils were taken out of formal school.
How effective is online tutoring?
As the world has changed dramatically over the last two years so have attitudes and feelings around online learning, this is also true for Online Tutoring. As tutoring has traditionally always been focused on face-to-face delivery, a recent survey by Bramble has shown that there has been a shift in attitude towards the adequacy of remote education.
Online Harrovians achieving in more than their academies
Being part of Harrow School Online not only demands a high academic ability from its pupil’s but we also seek to develop independent thought, intellectual curiosity and other qualities towards a of life of leadership and personal fulfilment. Pupils at the School are actively encouraged to cultivate their passions outside of academia. Here are just some of the activities and passions that our pupils are following in addition to their studies at the School.
Peter Graham, Group Director of Visa & Immigration Services, Santa Fe Relocation, speaks to Fiona Murchie of Relocate Global
Peter Graham, Group Director of Visa and Immigration collected the award on his behalf and spoke to Fiona Murchie about the survey and its implications from an immigration perspective.
