Countries

Each entry gives a short note on the school and university system and links to listings of international schools and universities.

• Asia

  Japan

  How schools and universities work in Japan for families and students from abroad: the April year, international schools, entrance exams and English-taught degrees.

• Asia

  Singapore

  Schools and universities in Singapore for families and students from abroad: who may attend an international school, the January school year and the main universities.

• Asia

  Hong Kong

  Schools and universities in Hong Kong for families and students from abroad: debentures and capital levies, the September year and university admissions.

• Asia

  Malaysia

  Schools and universities in Malaysia for families and students from abroad: international schools in Kuala Lumpur, branch campuses and student passes.

• Asia

  Thailand

  Schools and universities in Thailand for families and students from abroad: international schools in Bangkok and other cities, the school year and English-taught degrees.

• Middle East

  United Arab Emirates

  Schools and universities in the UAE for families and students from abroad: how private schools are inspected in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, fees, and branch campuses.

• Europe

  United Kingdom

  Schools and universities in the UK for families and students from abroad: independent and international schools, the September year and applying through UCAS.

• Europe

  Germany

  Schools and universities in Germany for families and students from abroad: state-run school systems, international schools and low tuition at public universities.

• Europe

  Netherlands

  Schools and universities in the Netherlands for families and students from abroad: Dutch international schools, Studielink and the two kinds of university.

• Europe

  Switzerland

  Schools and universities in Switzerland for families and students from abroad: cantonal school systems, international and boarding schools, and the federal institutes of technology.

• Americas

  Canada

  Schools and universities in Canada for families and students from abroad: provincial school systems, French immersion and study permits.

• Americas

  United States

  Schools and universities in the United States for families and students from abroad: school districts, private schools and how US university admissions work.

• Oceania

  Australia

  Schools and universities in Australia for families and students from abroad: state school systems, the February school year, student visas and health cover.