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Family & education

Family & education abroad.

Moving abroad with children, international schools, childcare, trailing partners and everything a family needs to settle in.

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The three questions almost everyone asks first.

01Moving abroad with children

What do I need to consider when moving abroad with children?

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02International schools

What is the difference between an international school and a local school?

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03Childcare abroad

How does childcare work in [country]?

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5 sub-topics, 37 guides — each answers one question, starting with the short answer.

Moving abroad with children

8 guides

What do I need to consider when moving abroad with children?How do I prepare my child for a move abroad?How old is too old to move abroad with children?What documents do my children need to live abroad?Do children need their own passport?How does child benefit (Kindergeld) work when I live abroad?Full guideGerman child benefit (Kindergeld) is €259 per child per month in 2026, but a move abroad often ends or changes the claim.2 more questions

International schools

13 guides

What is the difference between an international school and a local school?What is the IB (International Baccalaureate) and is it worth it?How much does an international school cost in [country]?How do I choose the right international school?What is a German school abroad (Deutsche Auslandsschule)?At what age should my child switch to local schooling?7 more questions

Childcare abroad

5 guides

How does childcare work in [country]?What does a nursery (Kita-equivalent) cost in [country]?How do I find a nanny or au pair abroad?What are the childcare options for under-3s in [country]?Is the childcare quality good in [country]?

Trailing partners

5 guides

Can my partner work in [country] on my residence permit?What visa does my partner need to accompany me?How do I support a trailing partner who has given up their career?Resources and communities for trailing partners abroad How do I build a career in a new country as a trailing partner?

Higher education abroad

6 guides

Can my child study at a foreign university?How does Erasmus work and how do I apply?What scholarships exist for international students?How do I get my qualifications recognised in [country]?What is a student visa and how do I get one?Is studying abroad cheaper than in Germany?

Family & education by country

Country-specific guides for 14 countries — same structure everywhere.

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Health & insurance

International health insurance, compared.

41 guides · 20 countries

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Housing & moving

Moving abroad, step by step.

43 guides · 15 countries

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Visa & residency

Visas and residency, simplified.

38 guides · 14 countries

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