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An important personal aspect is the schooling of children. If you have children of school age, careful planning is required when you consider relocating to a new country. Besides the obvious priorities of whether the school environment is right for the child, language barriers, education systems, and a general idea about the education options available in the country need to be weighed up.

It can be traumatic for a child to move to a new country where everything is unfamiliar. Therefore it is paramount that one considers the education choices carefully.

International schools can be a good option as the curriculum is usually in English and based on an international standard, recognized worldwide. Children will often be integrated more easily as the school is geared towards foreigners. The downside is that your children will not integrate with the locals as much.

An alternative is to send your children to a boarding school in a country with exceptional educational institutions such as Switzerland, England or the US.

As each child will have different academic needs, the choice of school is a personal decision but it is important to consider the language and the credentials of the school. Is the curriculum recognized by international universities? Will the child easily adapt to the environment?

It is recommended to investigate the options in advance so that one has enough time for the application process. Also, it is important to settle prior to the school year beginning so the child feels more comfortable with his/her new surroundings.