From preschool to PhD, learn how education works abroad: your kids’ schooling or your own higher education journey – including language courses.

Learn about the education systems abroad: local public and private schools, international curriculum options, and the calendar of school holidays.

Considering a bilingual education for your child? We look at the advantages of early bilingual education and what it means for your child.
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It’s every expat parent’s biggest fear: figuring out how you can help your children with their homework if you don’t speak the language.
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Is your child already speaking the local language? Sometimes the challenges that face expat children and language learning are larger for the parents than for the children themselves.
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Starting a new adventure abroad? Discover how to choose a school that helps your child feel at home and excited to learn.
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The first thing any child learns at school is how to address a teacher, which differs all over the world. Here’s what you need to know.
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International schools are a great way to prepare children for global education opportunities. So, what should you look for when choosing one?
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A globalized world requires a globalized way of teaching students, especially at their formative early years. What is the International Primary Curriculum and how is it addressing the needs of today’s primary school students?
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International Baccalaureate is a pre-university education curriculum that prepares students for challenges in the future. But did you know the IB program is available all over the world?
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Raising children is a tough job, especially if you’re an expat living abroad without the help of extended family. But if you hire an au pair, you can reclaim some of your time and provide an enriching experience for the whole family.
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Want your child to have an environmentally conscious education? Discover the Eco-Schools program and find a participating school near you.
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Navigate your higher education journey abroad, from choosing the right program and university to transferring your international credits.

Learn more about the international MBA degree, including what to expect from a program, potential careers, and starting salaries.
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Why should you consider studying abroad? Take a look at just some of the universities suited to the budding expats looking for a fresh start away from home.
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If you plan to study while living abroad, learn what makes expats strong candidates for university admission and scholarships. Learn how to craft the perfect university application.
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Learn more about business and executive education in Europe, including the top schools, differences between programs, and how to apply.
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Settling into a new country is much easier when you can talk to the locals. Dive into learning languages abroad to unlock a world of culture, communication, and opportunities at every skill level.

Want to learn a foreign language before moving abroad? Here are some fun ways to inject a new language into your everyday life.
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Is your child already speaking the local language? Sometimes the challenges that face expat children and language learning are larger for the parents than for the children themselves.
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Whether you want to master Mandarin or brush up on your Bulgarian, these phone apps make language learning fun, fast, and easy.
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Speaking only one language is common in many countries, but have we been looking at languages the wrong way all along? Multilingualism promotes mental health and opens doors to the world that otherwise might not have been available.
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Learning a new language isn’t just about workbooks and studying in the classroom. It turns out that music can be a powerful instrument to help you recognize, remember words, and learn a new language.
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Many studies exist about raising one bilingual child, but what happens to a family’s linguistic context when two or more children create their own language preferences?
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Many adults think that learning a new language in adulthood is impossible. A new foreign language can be difficult to learn, and linguists agree. Here are some ways to stay motivated.
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Raising bilingual families means a mother tongue and a mother’s tongue are not always the same language. Teaching children both languages preserves a part of family history and strengthens family unity.
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Learning a new language? Dutch, French, Spanish, German, and Italian are among the easiest, but none of them are the cheapest language to learn.
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Looking for a rewarding way to work and travel? From money matters to making friends, here’s what to consider when teaching abroad.
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Speaking a foreign language boosts your career prospects and improves your social life. From Spanish to Chinese, Expatica’s handy guide to language learning cross-references the time to fluency with in-demand job markets.
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Considering a bilingual education for your child? We look at the advantages of early bilingual education and what it means for your child.
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Based on average grades on math, science, and reading, students from the following countries score the best in the world:
Some countries in Europe allow you to study for free, including:
In 2025, the world’s most student-friendly locations are: