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Sending your children to an international school might make sense if you plan on being in the U.S. only for a few years.

If you are an expatriate with school age children and are in the United States for a stint of a couple years and intend to return home, then an international school is a great option for you. No sense in sending your children to a regular American public school only to have them yanked from that culture a few years hence. Educate them according to the curricula and standards to which you are accustomed. They won't have to back track and fill in the material which they missed. International schools make a point of using curricula approved by the authorities in your home country. Obviously if your home country happens to be the United Kingdom, France or Germany, you are in luck.

International schools are concentrated in major urban areas as a rule. However, you will find schools in some rather unlikely places. It is always a good idea to ask your consulate or embassy for suggestions. Most are day schools. That works well for a young family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main benefit of enrolling children in an international school instead of a public school for expatriates?
International schools use curricula approved by the authorities in your home country, preventing children from having to back track and fill in missed material.
Where are international schools typically located?
International schools are concentrated in major urban areas as a rule but can also be found in some unlikely places.
Are most international schools day schools or boarding schools?
Most international schools are day schools, which works well for a young family.
Can you name some international schools that follow British curricula?
Some international schools include the British American School of Charlotte, the British International School of New York, and the British School of Chicago.
Which international schools offer French language immersion according to the list?
The French Immersion School of Washington, French American School of Los Angeles, and French American School of New York are listed international schools with French programs.

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