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Competition for places: what does it mean?One of the challenges in countries like Qatar and the UAE, which have a very high proportion of expatriate families from all around the world, is that while the number of international schools matches that in other world cities, like New York and London, demand is high and the number of available places is limited.“Parents have to do their homework long before they arrive because if they don’t guarantee their school place before they arrive, then they will have a bad start,” warns Dr Sergio Pawel, Head of the International School of London Qatar, also highlighting the vital role schools have in making international transitions a success. “They will find a school, but they are generally full. Ours is no exception.”While a stark reminder of the reality of international moves with a family and the need to plan as early as possible, making a great move to the Middle East is definitely possible with the right support a