Are our youth ready for the future?

With the skills needed by the next generation of global employees changing at a fast pace, schools are having to adapt to keep up and teach students more than just how to pass exams. Neil Tetley, Principal, explains how international schools such as Hastings School in Madrid are teaching a range of 21st-century skills from creativity to adaptability and problem-solving.

Education in Italy

We explore the basics of the Italian education system, with a focus on two leading international schools in the country's capital city Rome.

The education system in the Republic of Ireland

Education is compulsory for children in Ireland from the ages of six to 16 or until students have completed three years of second-level education. State-funded education is available at all levels, unless parents choose to send children to a private institution.

Brunei: a destination for world-class education

With a strong export trade, high per capita incomes for residents and excellent business rankings and a wonderful natural habitat to explore, Brunei is a popular destination for globally mobile professionals and their families. We find out more about the country as well as its high-quality education system and international schools.

Rise in parents looking for an international education

More aspirational parents than ever are looking for an English-medium international education for their child, helping to fuel growth and economies particularly in Asia and the Middle East.

Preparing students for the changing global workforce

How are international schools meeting the challenge of providing a globally-minded education? How do they teach young people need to thrive in an ever-evolving workplace?

How to choose a new school

Relocating with school-age children is one of the biggest challenges a family can face. To help the process go smoothly, our step-by-step guide to choosing a school suggests questions to ask on a school visit and provides advice from schools themselves.

China’s insatiable appetite for a western education

There is huge demand in China from aspirational parents wanting a western-style education, leading to the best international opportunities that money can buy, for their children. Equally expatriate parents prize the value of educating their children in this dynamic relocation hotspot. But the school numbers can be confusing. What are the options?

Finding a school in Hong Kong

Rapid growth in expat numbers and local demand, had led to an undersupply of school places for the children of international assignees in Hong Kong in recent years. However, significant investment in the international schools sector in recent years means that the situation is now changing.

Education and schools in Japan

With a high number of Fortune Global 500 companies and a standard of living to rival the UK’s, Japan is the destination of choice for many relocating families. We take a look at how international schools are meeting the needs of both locals and expatriates there.

Why choose boarding?

From boarding house pets and paintballing to fantastic facilities and academic rigour, boarding schools have moved with the times to meet the needs of the modern family. We take a look at why families around the world choose boarding.

Exploring curriculum options

Depending on their location, parents opting for an international school may have access to a range of curriculum options for their children. We look at the choices available for globally mobile families.

Putting global people at the heart of good work

At the start of the two-day annual CIPD conference, Peter Cheese, the professional body for HR and people development’s CEO, outlined the context for human resources, talent managers, pay and reward specialists, recruitment, learning and training professionals.

International Women’s Day 2020: how 'Each for Equal' resonates with global professionals

Celebrating International Women’s Day, our Think Women event will honour women’s inspiring stories of how they are breaking the mould and making a difference to create a more gender-balanced world.

School Providing Outstanding Relocation Support

Think Relocate Award winner, Garden International School.

Compliance Risks In A Post-Covid World

What is the most secure way to comply with the financial obligations (and avoid financial penalties) associated with mobile workforces, especially in the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Becoming a sponsor for the 'Future of Work' Festival

Join the best thinkers in global mobility, HR and leadership in a glorious countryside setting with a festival feel on Thursday 9 June 2022.

Venue, travel, and accommodation

The venue is set across twelve acres of garden and grounds in the Garden of England in Kent. It is easily accessible by rail, road and from airports.

Sarah Rozenthuler

Sarah Rozenthuler is a chartered psychologist, leadership consultant and published author. She is the CEO of Bridgework, a consulting company she founded to inspire leaders and strengthen organisations to become a force for good in the world.