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The Top 10 Ways that Children Benefit from Moving Internationally

It’s finally come through! That longed for promotion with a company-paid relocation to an exotic foreign country with all the perks, excitement…and anxiety. It will be great for you or your partner; settling in to a new position, meeting new people, exploring new ways of doing business. But what about your kids? How will they adapt, how will they handle this move away from their friends, school, and familiar environment? How will they be influenced by a completely different language and cultural behavior? They will become “Third Culture Kids” (TCKs), a term that was coined for expatriate children by American sociologist Ruth Hill Useem in her sociological studies of children who have spent a significant period of their childhood or ...

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Tips for Helping Your Child Adjust to School Abroad

The first day at any new school, even in your own neighborhood, can be exciting and scary for kids – and for parents – so the first day at a new school in a totally new country, can be quite overwhelming for both: but it needn’t be. It can also be a very exciting growing and learning experience. It all depends on how well parents and children are prepared, and how open-minded they are to change and new challenges. Let’s first consider all the things that may be different: Language – Never mind foreign languages: even the same language e. g. English, in a different accent, with different terms and expressions can be a huge challenge. Just think of Americans ...

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London Schools: Where Should American Expats Send Their Children?

There are a multitude of education options for expat kids in the London, so how can you choose which one is right for yours? The opportunity to live and go to school in the U.K. can be a remarkable experience for any child, which will influence the rest of his or her life. The core subjects of the national curriculum will have a different focus than in the United States, and your child will be exposed to new and different topics of study than those his or her previous American classmates. There are three primary options for schooling: government-run state schools, private schools (called “public schools” in the U.K.), and international schools. Of the three, only state schools are tuition-free for all students. ...

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Which Countries Have the Best Education Systems?

Top 10 countries for education around the world One of the primary advantages to moving abroad with school age children is that they are given a unique opportunity to experience a new culture, a new language, and a different way of life There are a number of different options for educating children abroad, including home schooling, public schools, and international schools that follow the same curriculum, language, and calendar across the globe. However, many parents opt to enroll their kids in local schools precisely to immerse them in an authentic environment.  Even if the local language of instruction is not English, local schooling is not prohibitively difficult for children and is, in fact, desirable to the family. According to the ...

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Moving to Canada with Kids: International school vs. public school

When making the move to a new country such as Canada, navigating a new education system can be a daunting prospect full of conflicting advice. Where should you send your children: an international school like other expats, or a local district public school? Or perhaps you might prefer to home school. There are advantages to each and the decision is not always straightforward. The Canadian education system is known for its high standards, and comprises four public school models, private schools, and home schooling. To help you make the best decision for you and your children, we have summarized the main features of each. Overview of Canadian School Systems By law, children in Canada must go to school from the ...

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Fun Facts About Moving to Israel

Israel, “the land of milk and honey”, has been welcoming immigrants for over 100 years. On May 14, 1948 (the 5th of the month of Iyar, 5708) the Israeli government proclaimed that, “The State of Israel will be open for Jewish immigration and for the ‘Ingathering of the Exiles.” Since then, the Israeli government has enforced an active and positive immigration policy that empowers their position as the world’s only Jewish state. As part of that policy, the integration of immigrants into Israel’s community has been a top priority for the State of Israel since the establishment of the state. Those arriving in Israel with the intent to immigrate will find an exceptional level of support from Ministry of Aliyah ...

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NY Shipping Resource Guide to Moving Anywhere in the world

If you are looking to move from New York to anywhere else in the world NY Shipping will take care of your things and most importantly you. Our team of movers provides first-class door to door service from the Tri-State area to anywhere in the world. Whether you are moving for personal reasons or corporate relocation, we will take the utmost care of you. From New York to a new start! Here our our guides to provide you some insights about moving to other parts of the world. Africa Guide to Moving, Relocating to Egypt Guide to Moving, Relocating to Morocco Guide to Moving, Relocating to South Africa Europe Guide to Moving, Relocating to Austria Guide to Moving, Relocating to ...

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Container Shipping to the UK with NYShipping

NY International Shipping has been coordinating container shipping to the UK for years. As a family-owned international moving company with over a decade of experience, NY International Shipping specializes in international relocations, container shipping and more. NY International Shipping is licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier as well as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. We offer competitive rates for those interested in container shipping to the UK as well as countless other destinations around the planet. We have many referrals from past customers, including those that used us for container shipping to UK. Our container shipping to UK services are all-inclusive and our rates are competitive. Whether you’re interested in door-to-door services, custom ...

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Container Shipping to India with NYShipping

If you’re planning to move to India it’s important to start thinking about container shipping to India for your goods as well. NY International Shipping specializes in international relocation’s, providing reliable container shipping to India and countless other destinations around the world. Providing competitive rates, NY International Shipping offers an impressive list of overseas moving options when it comes to container shipping. Container Shipping to India NY International Shipping is a family-owned overseas moving company that boasts over a decade of international moving experience. NY International Shipping’s container shipping options are all-inclusive and include services such as door-to-door shipment, custom wooden crates, shipment consolidation, and more. One of the things that make NY International Shipping so successful when it comes to ...

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Container Shipping to Canada with NYShipping

If moving to Canada is in the future for you, you’ll need to find an international moving company to handle container shipping to Canada for you. NY International Shipping is a family-owned overseas moving company that specializes in container shipping to Canada as well as a multitude of other destinations around the globe. If this is your first time moving internationally, you may feel overwhelmed and underprepared. NY International Shipping has the experience and knowledge to smoothly guide you through the entire container shipping process. While Canada may seem nearby, shipping to Canada still requires special international documents for customs. If you have any questions or would like to receive a quote, contact NY International Shipping today. Things to Know ...

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