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Moving abroad with kids
Kids adjust to international moves better than most parents expect — but the logistics around them are the most front-loaded part of the move. Start the school search before you finalize the city.
The school decision drives the city
Most international schools have spring deadlines and limited grade-level seats. Decide on public local-language vs. private bilingual vs. international curriculum (IB, American, British) first, then pick a neighborhood within reach. International school tuition ranges from $8k–$35k per child per year depending on country.
Back to top ↑Documents to gather before you leave
Apostilled birth certificates, apostilled marriage certificate (for visa dependent applications), full vaccination records translated, last two years of school transcripts (translated for non-English-speaking countries), and a notarized travel-consent letter from any non-traveling parent. Don't wait until the last month — apostilles can take 4–6 weeks per state.
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Bring a 90-day supply of any prescription medication plus the doctor's letter naming the medication. Confirm the destination country's equivalent is available — some ADHD and pain medications are restricted or unavailable. Get dental work done before the move; new-country dentistry while uninsured is expensive.
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