27/10/2009 Studying abroad

We take a look at schools and educational programmes suited to expats.

13/10/2009 Introducing the International Baccalaureate Diploma

The International Baccalaureate Diploma is recognised as an international pre-university education preparing students for a globally competitive age.

09/09/2009 How to find student accommodation in Belgium

Student Katie Read found that her first big test came before she had even left the UK - finding an affordable roof over her head.

26/08/2009 Work and travel: the ideal combination

Travel the world and get paid for it by taking vacation jobs along the way - this is a dream shared by many school-leavers and for most it is the...

18/08/2009 Is an international MBA the right degree for you?

Students from around the world come to Europe to study for an MBA. What are the programmes' benefits - and potential drawbacks?

30/06/2009 MBA: A listing of the best business schools worldwide

Looking for a school to take an MBA? Our listing of top schools as ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit, the Financial times, BusinessWeek and...

27/03/2009 The pieces that simply will not fit

In a moving piece about his 'school refuser' son, David Willows ponders on the assumptions we make about a family's life path.

07/01/2009 Building Partnerships for the Future of International Education

"Simply, Fullan argues that effective, sustainable schools have often learned the art of interdependence and purposeful exchange with other...

27/10/2008 Boston University in Brussels celebrating 35 years of excellence (sponsored contribution)

Succeed as a leader—gain dynamic skills with a global perspective. Boston University in Brussels offers part-time, evening graduate degrees and...

16/09/2008 Why do future leaders need personal leadership development? (sponsored contribution)

Dianne Bevelander, Associate Dean of MBA programmes at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, explains why future leaders need...

08/02/2008 All about educating your family and yourself abroad

Our newly launched E-special brings together the views of parents, students and teachers taking part in our recent education poll and, hopefully,...

08/11/2006 A student's reflections on a year abroad

Maxine Chan recently returned to Toronto, Canada, after living in Maastricht for 10 months during an academic exchange at University College...

03/11/2006 European schools: When enough is enough

Parents of children at the European Schools in Brussels and Luxembourg are preparing for a showdown with the governing authorities over various...

22/09/2006 Masters in management degrees climb high

Those who want to study a 'master in management' without industry experience can now choose from three top quality courses in Belgium. We...

18/02/2004 Back to the classroom

More and more expats are trying to give their careers a boost by signing up for an executive education programme. We look at the pros and cons of...

03/10/2003 New Dutch dictionary speaks to expats

Tell expat friends you want to learn Dutch and you will probably inherit dozens of mostly out-of-date course readers, exercise books and dog-eared...

03/08/2003 Schools from around the world

Dutch, German, Japanese, Jewish and Scandinavian School Systems from kindergarten until secondary school.

03/08/2003 Shape, EU and NATO schools

Schools for children whose parents work at the EU, NATO and Shape. From kindergarten to secondary Education.

03/08/2003 Belgian universities

Here is our guide to the most important universities and colleges in Belgium, their curricula and graduate programmes.

03/08/2003 Postgraduate programmes

There are several degree programmes in subjects including International Business Management, European Affairs, Public Relations, Politics and...

03/08/2003 International universities in Belgium

Here is our list of the most important international universities and colleges. They have been either established here alongside Belgian...

31/07/2003 Developing bilingualism

The children of parents who speak different languages have been said to be the world's only "true" bilinguals.