Family affairs

All the statistics show that family issues are the number one reason why expatriations fail. To make a successful move abroad with your family, you'll want to focus on three key issues:

integrating into expatriate life
education of school-age children
healthcare

Education
If you are taking school-age children abroad, you'll want to ensure their education doesn't suffer. The solution you come up with for them will depend on how long you intend to stay in your destination country.

If you think you're likely to move again before their education is complete, then you may want to consider an international school, where the syllabus is transferable from country to country. The European Council of International Schools can help you locate one in your destination country. Call 01730 268244 or visit their website.
If you plan to stay long-term in your new country, you may decide to send your children to a local school. You can contact the embassy of your destination country for a list of schools and information about entrance criteria. The embassies are listed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website.
Our country profiles contain a list of recommended schools, with contact details and addresses for over 70 destinations. If you log on to the Barclays International Online Banking Service you will be able to request one.
Don't forget to check when a new school year begins, as this varies widely throughout the globe.

Healthcare
Once you've researched the health service in your destination country, as outlined in What to prepare in advance, you may decide you require private health insurance.

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