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467 in-depth guides for expats and internationally mobile families — international schools and education, living abroad by country, tax, relocation, healthcare and cross-border banking.
International Schools & Education
Choosing, applying to and funding international schools abroad — curricula, admissions timelines, fees and university planning for expat families.
How to Apply to a UK School as a Returning Expat: State and Private Pathways
Applying to UK schools from abroad requires understanding two entirely separate systems: local authority admissions for state schools and entrance-exam driven processes for independent schools. This guide walks returning expat families through both pathways and the key decisions at sixth form.
Read guide →How to Apply to an International School in Bali: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Applying to an international school in Bali is straightforward in process but challenging in timing — particularly for sought-after schools like Green School. This guide walks through the application process, documents required, and how to improve your chances of a timely place.
Read guide →How to Apply to an International School in Barcelona
A step-by-step guide to applying to Barcelona's international schools, covering documents, NIE and residency, timelines and what assessments to expect.
Read guide →How to Apply to an International School in Cairo: Step-by-Step Guide
The admissions process at Cairo's leading international schools is rigorous and competitive. This step-by-step guide walks families through timelines, required documents, assessments and what happens after an offer is made.
Read guide →How to Apply to an International School in Cyprus
Applying to a Cyprus international school requires planning, especially for popular schools in Limassol and Nicosia. This step-by-step guide covers documents, timelines, entrance assessments and practical tips for families relocating from abroad.
Read guide →How to Apply to an International School in Jakarta
Applying to an international school in Jakarta requires planning, documentation, and often considerable lead time. This guide walks you through the process from initial enquiry to first day of school.
Read guide →How to Apply to an International School in Lisbon
Applying to an international school in Lisbon follows a fairly consistent pattern — enquiry, application, assessment, offer and enrolment — but the details and timing matter, especially for in-demand schools. This guide walks through each stage, the documents you will need and how to plan the process around a relocation.
Read guide →How to Apply to an International School in Riyadh: Step-by-Step Guide
A practical step-by-step guide to applying for an international school place in Riyadh, covering application timelines, required documents, Iqama requirements, assessment processes, and what happens when a school is full.
Read guide →How to Apply to an International School in Shanghai: Step-by-Step Guide
Applying to an international school in Shanghai is more competitive at some year groups than others, and the process can feel opaque to newly arrived families. This guide walks through every stage, from initial contact to confirmed enrolment.
Read guide →How to Apply to an International School in Vienna
A step-by-step guide to the Vienna international school application process — timelines, documents, assessments and how to give your child the best chance.
Read guide →How to Choose an International School Abroad: A Step-by-Step Framework
Choosing the right international school is one of the most consequential decisions in any overseas relocation. This eight-step framework gives expat families a structured way to evaluate options before committing.
Read guide →IB Diploma Explained: Scores, Subjects, and University Entry for Expat Families
The International Baccalaureate Diploma is the most internationally portable upper-secondary qualification in the world. This guide explains the scoring system, subject groups, core components, and exactly how UK and US universities translate IB points into offers.
Read guide →IB Schools in Athens: International Baccalaureate Options for Expat Families (2026)
Athens has several schools offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and one — the International School of Athens — offering the full IB continuum from Primary Years through to the Diploma. This guide compares each IB option and explains which suits different family profiles.
Read guide →IB Schools in Bali: International Baccalaureate Guide for Expat Families (2026)
The IB Diploma is the dominant sixth-form qualification in Bali's international schools. Bali Island School offers the full IB continuum; Canggu Community School offers IGCSE into IB DP. This guide explains which schools offer which IB programmes and what families need to know.
Read guide →IB Schools in Bangkok: 2025 Results, Options & Admissions Guide
Bangkok has some of Southeast Asia's highest-performing IB schools. NIST achieved a 37-point average in 2025 with a 100% pass rate; Bangkok Patana averaged 35 against a global average of 30.58. This guide covers every Bangkok IB school, 2025 results, the full IB continuum, and how IB compares to A-Levels for UK and US university entry.
Read guide →IB Schools in Barcelona: The International Baccalaureate Pathway
A guide to Barcelona's IB World Schools, the Diploma and PYP/MYP programmes, what results context to ask for, and how the IB feeds university applications.
Read guide →IB Schools in Berlin: A 2026 Guide to the International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate is the dominant qualification in Berlin's international school sector, offered at every stage from primary to the sixth form. This guide covers which Berlin schools offer IB programmes, fees, admissions and what the Diploma means for university entry.
Read guide →IB Schools in Brussels: International Baccalaureate Options for Expat Families
Brussels has three excellent IB schools offering the full or partial IB continuum. This guide compares ISB, BSB, and St. John's across PYP, MYP, and Diploma programmes, with verified 2025/2026 fees.
Read guide →IB Schools in Cairo: International Baccalaureate Guide for Expat Families
The IB curriculum is particularly well-suited to internationally mobile families. Cairo has a growing number of authorised IB World Schools offering PYP, MYP and the Diploma Programme. This guide covers all options.
Read guide →IB Schools in Cyprus: International Baccalaureate Guide for Expat Families
Cyprus has a small but growing number of IB World Schools offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma, with the full Primary Years and Middle Years continuum available in Limassol. This guide covers the IB-authorised schools in Cyprus, what the programmes involve and how IB results are used for UK and international university applications.
Read guide →IB Schools in Dubai: 2025 Results, Options & Admissions Guide
Dubai produces some of the world's best IB Diploma results, with the UAE national average consistently exceeding the global average. This guide covers every IB school in Dubai, the 2025 results in full, and how to choose between IB and A-Levels.
Read guide →IB Schools in Hong Kong: 2025 Results, Options & Admissions Guide
Hong Kong is one of the world's strongest IB cities — the 2025 city average of 36.72 compares to a global mean of 30.58. This guide covers every IB school, from GSIS's exceptional 41.0 average to the ESF network and the decision between IB and A-Levels.
Read guide →IB Schools in Jakarta: International Baccalaureate Options for Expat Families
The International Baccalaureate is the dominant secondary qualification at Jakarta's international schools. This guide covers every Jakarta IB school, what each programme involves, and how the IB Diploma supports university applications globally.
Read guide →IB Schools in Kuala Lumpur: Options, Results & Admissions 2026
Kuala Lumpur has several schools offering the full IB continuum or IB Diploma programme. ISKL achieved an average score of 34.2 in 2025 — well above the global average of 30.6. This guide covers IB options in KL, results, costs, and how IB compares to A-Levels for British families.
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