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Edufax specialises in education guidance, supporting relocating families for 30 years, worldwide 🌍 Edufax is specialist in internationale onderwijsbegeleiding.

Onze onderwijsexperts adviseren al sinds 1992 gezinnen in het buitenland.

10/09/2026

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲

An international move comes with a long to-do list. But when children are changing schools, preparation is not only practical, it is emotional too.

Here is a simple checklist every parent can use before the move:

✔ Talk about what the new school experience may look like
✔ Discuss feelings openly. Excitement and nerves can exist together
✔ Review the school routine, schedule, and first-day basics
✔ Prepare questions for the new school and establish contact early
✔ Pack familiar items that bring comfort and routine
✔ Think about how your child will stay in touch with family and friends back home
✔ Leave space for new experiences instead of trying to recreate everything exactly
✔ Prepare yourself too, your calm presence helps your child feel safe

There is no perfect formula for a move. But thoughtful preparation can make the first weeks feel less overwhelming and much more manageable.

Looking for more practical support before a school move? Read this: https://edufax.net/tips-tricks/education-advice-for-children-when-relocating-internationally/

03/09/2026

Want to take a more proactive approach to family relocation? Read more here: https://edufax.net/service/expert-educational-guidance-for-internationally-relocating-employees/

27/08/2026

𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻.

In recent months, we've helped many families settle into new countries and find the right educational path for their children.

For most of them, the coming week brings a first day at a new school, in a new language, and in a completely new environment.

We wish all our families a fantastic start to the school year and a year full of learning, friendship, confidence, and success.

Wherever you are in the world, enjoy the journey ahead.

We look forward to hearing how you and especially the children are settling in.

20/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆.

For children, it is rarely just about a new classroom. It is a new language, new routines, new expectations, and a new sense of belonging. For parents, it often means balancing practical questions with emotional support. And for Global Mobility and HR teams, it is one of the moments where the right support can make a real difference.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀?
✔ Setting expectations early
✔ Building communication with the school from day one
✔ Creating stability through small routines at home
✔ Giving children space to adjust at their own pace
✔ Making room for both excitement and uncertainty

A smooth school start does not happen by chance. It happens when families feel informed, supported, and guided before challenges escalate.

Want to help relocating families start with more confidence and less stress? Read more here: https://edufax.net/tips-tricks/taking-expat-kids-into-account-during-an-international-relocation/

11/06/2026

𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲
Supporting a child’s language development doesn’t require complex methods. In international assignments, it’s often the small, consistent habits at home that make the biggest difference.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀:

🞄 𝗕𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲
Regular exposure matters. Using the same language in daily routines, conversations and familiar moments helps children build confidence naturally.

🞄 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲‑𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Books, songs, games and everyday conversations help children connect words to real-life experiences — without it feeling like “learning”.

🞄 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲
For internationally mobile families, maintaining the first language is essential. A strong home language supports overall language development and family connection.

🞄 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹
Language develops best when it’s used for real communication, not forced practice. Engagement beats repetition.

🞄 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳
Progress is gradual and not always linear. Encouragement, interest and positive experiences are more effective than correcting mistakes.
These insights help set realistic expectations and support families beyond logistics — helping children and parents feel more confident, settle faster, and experience smoother transitions overall.

28/05/2026

Relocations are often carefully planned. Homes are arranged, contracts are signed and logistics fall into place.

But what happens after arrival is where the real difference is made.
Many challenges only become visible once a family has settled in. And by then, choices are harder to adjust.

In this carousel, we share how to spot potential risks before relocation, and what to look at beyond logistics to make the transition truly successful.

21/05/2026

𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

Relocating to a new country is complex enough. Arranging the right education for your children shouldn’t add uncertainty.

During this free Edufax webinar, we’ll help you understand what to consider when moving to the Netherlands. From school choices to language and integration, you’ll get clear and practical information to make the right decisions.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:

🞄 How the Dutch education system works

🞄 The difference between international and local schools

🞄 How to support children with language and integration

🞄 Common challenges and how to prevent them

If you want to make well-informed decisions around schooling and ensure a smooth transition to the Netherlands, this session is designed for you.

👉 Register now: https://edufax.net/moving-to-the-netherlands/

13/05/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱?

Starting at a new school in a different country is a big step. It can be exciting, but also overwhelming.

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
● Create structure. A familiar rhythm before and after school gives your child a sense of security
● Give encouragement. A simple “you did well today” can mean a lot after a long day
● Be patient. Adjusting to a new language, classmates and routines takes time
● Recognise the tough moments. Your child may feel tired, frustrated or unsure. That is completely normal
● Give space and support. Not every problem needs a solution right away
● Take breaks together. Time to relax helps process new impressions
● Talk about the day. Focus on what went well, even if it is something small
● Listen. Sometimes being there is enough

Give it time and celebrate the small wins like a first conversation in a new language or feeling a little more confident than yesterday.

There will be ups and downs and that is part of the journey.

𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦.

06/05/2026

Veel succes met het IB Dutch exam! Wij duimen voor alle leerlingen 🍀

23/04/2026

𝗛𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗷𝘀𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗿𝗮𝗮𝗴𝘁 𝗼𝗺 𝘃𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Edufax ondersteunt internationaal opgeleide leerlingen die terugkeren naar Nederland met online programma’s die hun academisch Nederlands versterken en hen helpen soepel te wennen aan het Nederlandse onderwijssysteem.

Ontdek meer: https://edufax.net/nl/dienst/terugkeren-naar-nederland/

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