Fiona Murchie is
Relocate s publisher and managing editor. She has over 25 years experience working in management and HR publishing, and global mobility. From this unique perspective, she contributes features to both the magazine and website, and commissions content across the media.
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David Sapsted is a former chief reporter on
The Times, news editor and New York correspondent on
The Daily Telegraph. He was UK correspondent of
The National, an English-language daily in the UAE.
Ruth Holmes is a journalist who focuses primarily on the HR aspect of global mobility. Researching and writing articles on talent management, pay and benefits, and the inter-generational workforce, Ruth has almost two decades’ experience in the field. Her interest in international HR also regularly sees her following emerging economy developments in Asia and Africa.
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What makes a great international school?
The number of international schools has increased four-fold in the past 20 years. This means plenty of choice for globally mobile families. But what should you look for?
Ruth Holmes14 December 2020
This was the question posed at the webinar ‘What to Look for in a Truly International School’, which took place during Relocate Global’s month-long Great International Education and Schools Fair in November.
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One region with the fastest growth in international schools is South-East Asia. Vietnam is no exception thanks to a change in government policy to encourage both local and international students to benefit from a multilingual and multicultural education. It was therefore a great pleasure and a timely moment for
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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