Established in the early 1980s, Educational Connections rapidly became a valued service provider for corporate cross-border relocations between Canada and the USA. In response to requests by multinational corporations for a more global focus, Educational Connections expanded their school search support to include families relocating to Europe, South America, Australia, Africa, Asia and the Pacific Rim.

Educational Connections has proudly served over 120 corporate clients
in over 50 countries.

Educational Connections has developed regional contacts and an extensive database on schooling. Our educational expertise, international contacts and knowledge of regional differences ensure a uniquely objective perspective on school search and selection. While conducting a school search with a family, or schooling policy research on equity issues for a corporation, our services are caring, efficient, and cost effective.

Our team of Educational Specialists have had international and domestic experience in a diverse range of public, parochial, and private schools. We deliver objective school placement support to families on the move. When more specialized educational issues (e.g., assessment, grade determination, admission evaluations, etc.) need to be professionally addressed, our multi-disciplinary team of special education teachers, psychometrists, and certified psychologists are a credible resource in the determination of educational equivalence.

Educational Connections is a worldwide school search and consultation service founded by William G. Ford, Ph.D., C. Psych. EC’s breadth of service reflects his many years of educational expertise and leadership.

• received his doctorate in 1976 from the University of Toronto where he specialized in Educational Psychology.

• became the Director of Ford and Associates in 1977 and subsequently established Educational Connections as the first School Search and Relocation provider in Canada.

• is a well-respected speaker recognized for his knowledge of psychological and educational issues.

• is a consultant to school boards, corporations, government, and social service agencies.

• is a Graduate Supervisor at the University of Toronto, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), and York University.

• has written award winning articles on school search and relocation which have appeared in Relocation and Human Resource magazines and other professional publications.

• has served on the Executive Board of the Conference of Independent Schools (Ontario), the Chair of CIS’s Nomination and Governance Committee, and is an advisor to Montcrest School.

• has served as an expert witness for the Human Rights Commission as well as on a cross-section of government educational committees.

• is an active member of the Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC) where he serves on their Editorial Committee.

• is a member of the Employee Relocation Council (ERC).

• has presented numerous workshops, conferences, and papers on issues related to relocation and education.