(non-compulsory after-school tuition, such as specialist music lessons). However, the cost associated with remote education – such as lessons provided online by experienced tutors – might be funded as an alternative to traditional classroom based education. It is important to remember that there is a wide range
of education options available today and depending on children’s needs and the location of the assignment, flexibility in the provision of education support should be recognised and addressed through policy.
LANGUAGE TUITION International assignment policy typically includes various training aspects for the employee, partner and sometimes for the children. Language tuition may be offered under policy. This can be helpful for children to settle into their new communities. Children typically gain language competencies
quickly and so the provision of language tuition can assist those who will be undertaking their education in local schools. It can also benefit those who will be joining an international school, assisting with their integration in the school as part of the wider local community.
TRANSITION SUPPORT Starting in a new school is a daunting prospect, especially in a new country. Transition support is invaluable to help children to settle in, build friendship networks and understand the expectations of their new school community. International schools typically focus on this issue very effectively.
POST-ASSIGNMENT The length of the assignment might mean that children’s education abroad is disrupted by repatriation. To address this, international assignment policy might make provision for the continuation of private school fee payments until the child reaches the next critical education stage. As this could mean extending the payment of private school fees to some extent beyond the length of the assignment, it is likely that should this be offered there will be some form of clawback provision in policy if the employee leaves within a specified period.
EQUITY & POLICY COMMUNICATION Every international assignment is different and this means that the relocation support given to each employee and any accompanying family will vary. Education is a big cost and childless assignee couples and singles might view policy as being unfair if their financial package does not equate in value to those seen as work comparators who relocate with their families and receive more financial support. One approach is to provide a lump sum or relocation
support up to a single value to everyone. While this might appear fair to singles, those with additional family responsibilities will see this as inequitable as clearly they have additional costs associated with the number of family members going on the assignment and their educational needs. For this reason international assignment policy must reflect individual circumstances, but these must be balanced with the needs of the business. Communication of policy intention, the procedures
used in constructing it, and the distribution of rewards and benefits under it must be transparent and thorough. Care must be taken to ensure that support goes beyond money. Advice will be invaluable to match children’s needs with resources available locally.
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