The Articles and Guides below are either written by our educational consultants, or are about Educational Connections.

 

Guide - Finding the Right School

Choosing a school which best suits their child's individual learning style can be a challenging process for parents. The 'best' school, is not necessarily the 'right' school. Use the following guide to structure your school search.

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Youth On The Move

Relocating with teens in tow can be quite the challenge. Employees with teenaged children need to be made aware of a few simple considerations to ease the transition.

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Localization and Education Policy & Implementation Costs

Influenced by costs and family issues, the practice of localizing expatriates is becoming a key consideration of Human Resources dealing with today's global workforce. Following on the heals of numerous corporate requests for more in-depth cost comparisons, Dr. Ford reviews relocation and localization facts and guidelines to reveal important policy and cost implications.

Dr. Ford was awarded the CERC Editorial Award for this article.

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*CERC is the Canadian Employee Relocation Council, a leading provider of information and professional education to the relocation industry.

Why School Search?

'Schooling is the No. 1 issue for families being transferred to another country. Dr. Ford helps companies find the right fit.' ...THE GLOBE AND MAIL

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SAT? But We're Canadian, eh?

Moving teenagers across international borders can turn up a
few unexpected 'glitches' when they then apply to university.

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Cross-Border Relocation and Educational Continuity

This article explores the impact of globalization on families with specific reference to schooling when moving internationally.

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Relocation and School Taxes

Although some of the legislation has recently changed, this article gives a general overview of how school taxes paid by employees can determine school choice in Canadian provinces.

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Children and the Challenge of Relocation

This article presents a history lesson on the impact of globalization on relocation which confirms the need to include children in relocation planning.

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Relocation: The Kindergarten Factor

Be prepared for surprises when relocating families with pre-schoolers! Don't assume there will be a Kindergarten.

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"Catholic Education in Canada is free, isn't it?"

Differing funding supports in the Canadian provinces can result in unexpected relocation costs.

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