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Family & education

Our providers

Providers for family & education — each rated on the same family24 criteria.

Arthur's summary · Our providers

Family & education in three points

  1. Curriculum and accreditation. IB, British, American or national curricula and recognised accreditation.
  2. Language support. English as an additional language and mother-tongue programmes.
  3. Admissions and fees. Clear fees, waiting lists and assessment criteria.

Compared on shared criteria

We use 5 shared criteria. Capability labels are not ratings; unassessed comparisons remain visibly marked.

  • Strong for:Families who move between countries

    Curriculum organisation

    International Baccalaureate

    The organisation behind the IB programmes taught in schools worldwide; its directory lists authorised schools.

    Strong for:Families who move between countries
    See profile
  • Strong for:Families wanting a consistent school group

    International school group

    Nord Anglia Education

    A group of premium international schools in many countries.

    Strong for:Families wanting a consistent school group
    See profile
  • Strong for:Families moving to the UAE

    International school group

    GEMS Education

    A large private school operator, with many schools in the UAE.

    Strong for:Families moving to the UAE
    See profile
  • Strong for:Families in Europe, Asia and Latin America

    International school group

    Cognita

    A group of independent schools in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

    Strong for:Families in Europe, Asia and Latin America
    See profile
  • Strong for:Families comparing schools

    School services and consulting

    International Schools Services

    A non-profit organisation that supports international schools and families.

    Strong for:Families comparing schools
    See profile

Talk to a specialist

Arthur answers immediately and, for members, prepares the next steps with the right specialist.

  • Which curriculum fits your plans
  • How admissions work where you are going
  • What to ask schools