Education

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

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Children's Education

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

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The advantages of an early bilingual education

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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How to help your kids with homework when you don’t speak the language

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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Expat children and language learning

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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Finding a school program in a new country

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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How to address a teacher around the world

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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How do I choose a good international school?

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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Learning with the International Primary Curriculum

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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The International Baccalaureate Diploma

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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Seven reasons for expat families to hire an au pair

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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Eco-Schools: an international sustainable education

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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Higher Education

Navigate your higher education journey abroad, from choosing the right program and university to transferring your international credits.

Language Learning

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.

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Learning a foreign language

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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Expat children and language learning

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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The best language learning apps

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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The effects of multilingualism

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 language through music

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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Bilingual siblings and language preferences

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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Learning a new language as an adult

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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How to pass on a mother tongue to your children

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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The easiest and cheapest language to learn

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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Things to consider when teaching abroad

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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The easiest language to learn: boosting your prospects for expat jobs

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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The advantages of an early bilingual education

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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Expat tools

Make your expat journey easier with our handy tools

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Directory

Find a service provider for your finances, education, and everything in between

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Health insurance

Get the best health insurance quotes for expats when moving abroad

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Dating

Put yourself out there! Meet expats with similar experiences and find your soulmate

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Got questions?

We have the answers.

Which countries have the best education systems in the world?

Based on average grades on math, science, and reading, students from the following countries score the best in the world:

  1. China
  2. South Korea
  3. Finland
  4. Singapore
  5. Canada

Which countries allow you to study for free?

Some countries in Europe allow you to study for free, including:

  • Austria
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Germany
  • Norway
  • Slovenia
  • Sweden

What are the best cities to live in as a student?

In 2025, the world’s most student-friendly locations are:

  1. London, UK
  2. Tokyo, Japan
  3. Seoul, South Korea
  4. Munich, Germany
  5. Melbourne, Australia