Moving to a different country is a huge undertaking, so we’ve put together a list of tips to help your kids adjust to expat life and in particular, to school abroad. It’s a well-known fact that moving to a different country as an Australian expat …
How to choose an overseas school for your children
When moving overseas to live and work as an expat, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right school for your children. Some children adapt very well to new environments and ways of learning, but others do not. As such, we’ve …
Expats – the importance of communities
We all live in them and many times take them for granted; these are our local communities. Whether it be your street, your immediate neighbours, your work team or colleagues, your social club, fitness club, or online communities, the list of possible communities that we …
5 tips for helping kids adjust to expat life
Relocating overseas and adjusting to expat life can be stressful for parents, and even more so for children. Moving away from everything and everyone they know, starting at a new school in an unfamiliar country can be scary. However, there are simple ways to help …
How to solve 3 common expat anxieties before you move
If you have made the decision to move overseas and become an Australian expat, you are no doubt feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement. Starting a new life abroad can be thrilling, but often the anxiety of leaving your familiar life behind can overshadow …
5 things to consider before you become an expat
Are you relocating or planning to relocate overseas for work? While broadening your life experience and exposing you to new things, moving overseas is also quite daunting. For a smooth transition, here are the top five things you should keep in mind before you become …
Being an expat overseas can enrich your family’s life
If you’re thinking about becoming an expat overseas, you’ve probably spent hours considering the financial and logistical aspects of such an enormous decision, as well as all of the people you’ll be leaving behind. You may find the idea of swapping somewhere you know and …
How to speak like locals and be accepted fast
Although English is the language of business, the ability to speak like locals in their local language helps in settling down fast. It can be frustrating when you are not able to ask for directions or order a simple meal when English isn’t widely spoken. …
Preparing for your first expat move overseas
So you’re about to undertake your first expat move overseas? An overseas posting is a major turning point in your career. It demonstrates an acknowledgement of your skills and abilities to deliver the desired outcomes in what is an increasingly competitive global employment environment. If …
Raising bilingual children when you live overseas as an expat
If you are moving overseas then you probably will be enrolling your children in a local school. If this school isn’t an English-based school, it won’t be long before your child is speaking two languages as it’s amazing how quickly a young brain can adapt. …
