Education consultants can provide a wide range of useful services for time-pressed relocating parents. Fiona Murchie, Relocate Global’s managing editor, outlines these services, providing tips on finding, and getting the best from, a consultant.
e know that finding the right school for their children is a top priority for relocating parents. For employers, it is essential that employees’ children are assured of a place at the school of their choice, to enable the family to accept an international assignment or a domestic relocation. With the number of international schools increasing at an astonishing rate and options across state, private and international schooling to consider whatever country you are moving to,
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it makes sense to bring in an education expert to help you navigate the system and make informed decisions, particularly where school places are scarce or you are working to a tight time frame. The earlier you can apply for a school place, the better. Education consultants can be found in most regions, either in the current location or in the region you are moving to. They should know which companies support particular schools and the locations expatriate families prefer to live in, to help you make your choice. They will also be able to take