The spiralling rise of private education fees

With many UK private schools carrying international prestige and attracting wealthy families from around the world – and with fees rising five-fold in the past 29 years – are UK parents being priced out of the market?

Full STEAM ahead: international schools foster critical thinking and creativity

How are international schools engaging students with STEAM subjects to answer business demand for employees with transferrable problem-solving skills and creativity, and the increased interest of in recent grads in tech and innovation jobs?

Meet the The Great International Education & Schools' Fair Speakers

Future of Work Festival Sponsor: AltoVita

AltoVita is the future of Corporate Housing combining data-driven scalable technology and human centric approach.

Future of Work Festival Sponsor: Santa Fe Relocation

Santa Fe Relocation covers the entire relocation journey: from moving, destination services and immigration to full assignment management solutions.

Expats not immune from financial stress and wellbeing worries

Two surveys highlight the wellbeing challenges globally mobile people face on assignment. More bespoke health and wellbeing benefits better communicated to globally dispersed workforces could be the answer.

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 Switzerland

Switzerland has always been well regarded for its high standard of living. Globally mobile families are embracing the country’s way of life, its climate, its healthy outdoor lifestyle, and its excellent education provision.

Challenges of an African education

Assignees moving to Africa often find the process uniquely challenging, owing to immigration complexities, security issues and cultural considerations. Those with school-age children face the added challenge of choosing a suitable education pathway. We look at the availability of international schooling in the region, and offer advice to help parents choose a school.

Educating global citizens: exploring UK universities

How can mobility professionals best advise assignees with late-teenage children on higher education? London Metropolitan’s Dr Sue Shortland provides some tips for UK university visits.

What is the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP)?

The career-related programme is just one of the International Baccalaureate’s suite of qualifications. IB world schools explains the benefits for globally mobile students who have clear career aspirations.

Read the big print: choosing the right international school

As there is no standard international school system, parents seeking the best education for their children can be faced with a confusing range of variables. Author and cross-cultural consultant Dr Richard Pearce presents his tips on asking the right questions and understanding exactly what is on offer.

A Canadian education

In international comparison tests, Canada’s school students rank among the best in the world. Given that this is a bilingual country with no integrated national education system and no federal department of education, however, relocating parents will need to navigate different systems across the 13 jurisdictions. We take a look at considerations for families looking for a school.

The US education system explained

For families moving to the US, the education system can appear bewildering. We take a look at everything from the K-12 programme to SATs, ACTs and Advanced Placement.

Group moves: managing strategic choices

As UK-based organisations assess post-Brexit location options, global mobility professionals need to plan a strategic approach to change management.

Relocating to the US: Choosing a school

We take a look at what families on a relocation to the US can expect from the schools in the region and how parents can ensure consistency of education for their children.

Education in Spain: the options for relocating families

We explore the schooling options for families relocating to Spain, with tips and advice from experts on the ground.

Education in the Netherlands

Families moving to the Netherlands will have a range of good-quality schooling options available to them. Education consultant Annebet Van Mameren has some advice for parents on choosing the one that best suits their child.

The rise of global student mobility

In recent years, the number of students enrolled in universities and higher-education institutions outside their countries of citizenship has risen dramatically. Gaining international experience has become a top priority for school-leavers. We explore this growing global trend, and look at the ramifications of Brexit.

The International Baccalaureate

Thanks to its international transferability, rigour and breadth of study, the highly regarded International Baccalaureate (widely referred to as the IB) has become a popular choice for globally mobile families seeking an internationally transferable curriculum for their children.