Education in Bulgaria – Expat guide

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Expatriates moving to Bulgaria with kids need to learn about the country’s school system in order to feel at home. There are public, private, and foreign schools in Bulgaria. The state supports education as a basic right. The system may be different from what many expatriates are accustomed to. But Bulgaria is getting closer to […]

Education in Belgium – Expat guide

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With so many different types of schools and regulations in the three main communities, Belgium’s school system can be confusing at first. A large number of Belgian children receive an education in free or subsidised state or religious schools, but parents may also favour private international schools, particularly expats. There are plenty of options, so […]

Education in Austria – Expat guide

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From the age of six to fifteen, children must attend the well-organized, mostly state-funded Austrian educational system. It emphasizes academic achievement, vocational training, and equitable access to education for all inhabitants—including expatriates. Education occurs in numerous phases:  Kindergarten (Ages three to six)  Early childhood education in Austria starts with Kindergarten, which is voluntary for children […]