Living Abroad
Expat & Relocation Guides
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.
Primary Schools in Bangkok for Expat Families: Complete 2026 Guide
Choosing the right primary school in Bangkok sets the foundation for your child's entire international school career. This guide covers the best options from Early Years through Year 6, including admissions strategy, EAL support, and why primary entry matters so much for secondary access.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Barcelona for Expat Families
Early years and primary schooling shape a child's settling-in. A guide to Barcelona's primary options for expat families, from curriculum to language.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Berlin for Expat Families: A 2026 Guide
Berlin offers expat families a rich choice at primary level, from English-medium international schools to tuition-free bilingual state schools. This guide explains the options, the German starting age and how to choose.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Brussels for Expat Families: Options and Advice
Finding the right primary school in Brussels is one of the first decisions expat families face. This guide covers every major option — from the European Schools and ISB to local Belgian schools — for children from nursery to age 11.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Cairo for Expat Families: A Practical Guide
Choosing a primary school in Cairo for a child arriving mid-posting requires careful thought. This guide covers the principal English-medium primary options, what to expect in the early years, and how to support a child's transition.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Cyprus for Expat Families
Cyprus has a strong range of English-medium primary schools across Limassol, Nicosia and Paphos. This guide covers age ranges, curricula, fee levels and practical advice for expat families enrolling young children.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Dubai for Expat Families: Complete 2026 Guide
Choosing a primary school in Dubai involves navigating the KHDA framework, managing waiting lists, and finding a school that will help your young child settle into expat life. This guide covers the best primary schools, the British curriculum at primary level, and what to expect from day one.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Hong Kong for Expat Families: Complete 2026 Guide
For British families with primary-age children, Hong Kong's ESF network offers nine English-medium schools across the city, each with a defined catchment zone. Understanding catchments before choosing a home is the most important first step.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Jakarta for Expat Families
Choosing a primary school in Jakarta sets the foundation for your child's entire time in Indonesia. This guide covers the leading primary international schools, what each offers, and how to make the right choice for your family.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Kuala Lumpur for Expat Families: Complete 2026 Guide
Primary-age children generally have better international school options in KL than secondary-age children, though early registration at Alice Smith and GIS is still important. This guide covers the main primary schools, what to expect at each, and how to choose the right fit for your family.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Lisbon for Expat Families
The early years set the tone for a child's whole international-school experience. This guide helps expat families choose a primary school in Lisbon — covering the main curricula, how language is handled for young children, what to look for on a visit, and how to ease a young child into a new country.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Paris for Expat Families: Complete 2026 Guide
Paris offers British expat families a genuine range at primary age — from French state maternelle (free, immersive, highly effective for under-7s) to full English-medium campuses costing €20,000–€35,000 per year. This guide helps you choose the right starting point.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Riyadh for Expat Families: A Complete Guide
Everything expat families need to know about primary-level international schooling in Riyadh — schools, curricula, fees, age entry points, admissions process, and how to settle young children into a new school in Saudi Arabia.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Rome for Expat Families: A 2026 Guide
The primary years are when most families enter Rome's international schools — and demand is highest. This guide covers the main primary options across the British, IB and bilingual systems, and how to choose for a young child.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Shanghai for Expat Families: A Complete Guide
Getting primary school right in Shanghai sets the foundation for everything that follows. This guide covers the major international primary schools, compares curricula and costs, and helps families make a decision they are confident in — often before they have landed.
Read guide →Primary Schools in Vienna for Expat Families
How expat families choose a primary school in Vienna — international, bilingual and public routes, the early years, and helping young children settle.
Read guide →Primary Schools in the UK for Returning Expat Children: Year R to Year 6
Primary-age children generally adapt to the UK school system more quickly than older children, but the transition still requires planning — especially if they have been in an IB or international curriculum. This guide covers state and prep school entry, EAL support, and how to handle SATs year if you return mid-primary.
Read guide →Relocating with Family: Schools, Healthcare, and Property Planning Abroad
Family relocation abroad involves far more than finding the right property — schools, healthcare, and legal considerations all shape which markets and which neighbourhoods work for families. This guide covers popular relocation destinations worldwide.
Read guide →Scholarships and Bursaries at International Schools: What Expat Families Need to Know
International school fees can be significantly reduced through scholarships, bursaries, and employer packages. This guide explains how each type of award works, who qualifies, and how to maximise your chances of a successful application.
Read guide →Secondary International Schools in Jakarta for Expat Families
Secondary education in Jakarta is well-served by a range of international schools offering IB, Cambridge IGCSE, and A-Level pathways. This guide helps families navigate the options for students aged 11–18.
Read guide →Secondary Schools in Athens for Expat Families: A Complete Guide (2026)
Secondary school choice in Athens determines which qualifications your child sits at 16 and 18 — and shapes their university options. This guide covers every secondary school option for internationally mobile families and explains which qualification routes suit which destinations.
Read guide →Secondary Schools in Bali for Expats: An Honest Guide (2026)
Bali's secondary education provision is limited compared with major Asian expat hubs. Only a handful of schools offer a complete pathway to Year 13. This guide is honest about the constraints and sets out the realistic options including boarding school.
Read guide →Secondary Schools in Bangkok for Expat Families: GCSEs, IB & A-Levels
Secondary school entry in Bangkok is the most consequential and competitive decision for expat families. This guide maps out the major schools, the critical fork between A-Levels and IB Diploma, and how university ambitions should drive the choice.
Read guide →Secondary Schools in Barcelona for Expat Families
Secondary is where curriculum choices lock in. A guide to Barcelona's secondary schools for expats, the IGCSE/A-Level and IB forks, and what to weigh.
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