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Can the serviced apartments sector’s global growth be sustained?

With the serviced apartment sector predicted to grow strongly, hybrid working, the demand for more home-like accommodation and longer stays are changing the shape of the market, while technology and AI are enhancing the experience. Marianne Curphey explores how this growth sector is evolving to meet customers’ needs in different geographies, with insights from Carrie Hartman, president of global corporate travel and relocation platform, 3Sixty and how its new HomeMatch technology is addressing travellers’ ever-evolving demands.

https://www.relocatemagazine.com/serviced-apartments-can-the-sectors-global-growth-be-sustained-mcurphey-au24

What are the current trends in global mobility policies? Short-term assignments and international one-way transfers are on the rise. For employers reshaping their global mobility policies, what opportunities and risks do these new forms of mobility present? Dr Susan Shortland comments on recent developments in alternative assignments and policy design.

Global mobility policies: Current trends | Sue Shortland | Relocate magazine Short-term assignments and international one-way transfers are on the rise. For employers reshaping their global mobility policies, what opportunities and risks do these new forms of mobility present? Dr Sue Shortland comments on recent developments in alternative assignments and policy design.

As we look to the new school year ahead, we'd like to congratulate our international schools and students on their recent successes.

King's Ely@ students celebrated a superb set of A-Level results this summer, with almost half of all grades achieved being A*-A. The vast majority of their 95-strong Year 13 cohort secured places at their first-choice universities and institutions, not just in the UK, but across the globe. Discover more about the schools excellent academic outcomes in our exam roundup, with insights from Head Jonathan Shaw.

Head to the Relocate Global website's education section for more exam updates from a wide range of schools, including International School of Nice, TASIS The American International School in England, The International School of Kuala Lumpur, Tanglin Trust School, Dwight School London, Marymount International School London and Bavarian International School.

King’s Ely students’ excellent A-Level results | Editorial | Relocate magazine King’s Ely students are celebrating a superb set of A-Level results today (August 15th), with almost half of all grades achieved being A*-A.

In our latest education webinar, Tony Darby, Principal of Rugby School Japan and Relocate Magazine Editor Fiona Murchie discuss this groundbreaking school is offering students a unique blend of British boarding school culture and Japanese education.

Tony shares his experience of opening the school in September 2023, the first big British boarding school in greater Tokyo, and reveals what students and families can expect when they join the school.

The school also opens opportunities for local families in Tokyo, Japan and professional parents needing to travel throughout Asia and around the world. Global mobility professionals and the relocation consultants will gain valuable insights to help them support and retain international talent moving to Japan or working in Asia.

Watch the Webinar:

Rugby School Japan: A groundbreaking international school | Great International Education & Schools Fair | Relocate magazine Tony Darby, Principal of Rugby School of Japan and Fiona Murchie discussed the unique blend of British boarding school culture and Japanese education at Rugby School Japan.

Delighted to include the International School of Nice in our education results round up!

ISN Celebrates 2024 IB DP Results | Editorial | Relocate magazine We are proud to share the excellent results our students have achieved in the 2024 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). Their hard work and dedication have led to great outcomes, placing ISN well above global averages in several key metrics.

With the new school year about to start, remember to register for our free online International Education and Schools Fair. It is the perfect opportunity for international parents, employers, and relocation professionals to find out about schools in around the world, what curriculum they offer, online school options, and planning for the next stage of education.

Through this free online event you can access Featured Schools around the world and enjoy the latest articles in the Guide to International Education and Schools plus informative podcast and webinars.

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS FREE ONLINE EVENT
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Want to become a featured school and be a part of the schools fair ? Contact us at [email protected] to get involved.

🌍 Where should you go in the world for the best expat experience? Panama has been rated as the best place for expats to live in, according to 2024's worldwide survey of the globally mobile, conducted by the German-based InterNations organisation.

The new Expat Insider poll, which drew responses from more than 12,500 expats based in 174 countries or territories, ranked Kuwait as the worst place for overseas inhabitants - the seventh time this has happened.

Discover more about the best and worst places to relocate in our article below.

Where to go for the best expat experience? | David Sapsted | Relocate magazine Panama has been rated as the best place for expats to live in, according to this year's worldwide survey of the globally mobile, conducted by the German-based InterNations organisation.

🌎 Have a team working internationally? Or new to working in Global Mobility?

Download Relocate Global's FREE Global Mobility and Global Leadership Mini-Factsheets today to grow your people and organization in new locations. Our new Mini Factsheet series is here to help you navigate the world of managing and supporting international teams.Don't forget to tag someone who might benefit from using them too!

Link: https://lnkd.in/eb3nGg_c

🎓 Today is results day, as millions of students around the world receive their end-of-secondary school exam results, and celebrate their achievements at GCSE, VTQ and IGCSE.

This cohort – the biggest-ever assessment series for combined exams body, the JCQ, and Cambridge – was among the most disrupted by Covid-19 arrangements during their secondary school careers, making their achievements even more meaningful.

Discover more about 2024's pass rates and how student wellbeing is in the spotlight, with insights from Jill Duffy, chair of JCQ board of directors and chief executive of OCR, Rod Smith, group managing director at Cambridge International Education and Pepe DiIasio’Iasio, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders.

https://www.relocatemagazine.com/internatational-education-celebrating-gcse-vtq-and-igcse-results-day-2024-0824-rholmes

With the new school term just weeks away, ensure you have registered for our free International Education and Schools Fair this autumn. This online fair is the perfect opportunity for our Think Global People community of international parents, employers, and relocation professionals to find out about schools in various locations, what curriculum they offer, online school options, and planning for the next stage of education.

Through this free online event you can access Featured Schools around the world and enjoy the latest articles in the Guide to International Education and Schools plus informative podcast and webinars.

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS FREE ONLINE EVENT

https://lnkd.in/dhPQiRqW

Want to take part? You can also contact us at [email protected] to get involved in our Autumn Schools' Fair.

The Think Global People - Relocate Magazine Autumn issue is coming soon!
Register now for FREE access to our digital magazine, and we will get in touch when its ready to read! The upcoming issue features a wide range of in-depth features and insights from thought leaders working across global mobility, international leadership and education. Here's a taster of what's to come:

🌎 Global mobility and business travel: the next frontier?

❤️ Wellbeing Washing? Removing the spin for healthier workplaces
🎓 What do recent exam results mean for international families?
🧒🏽 Early years: Exploring the trends and benefits for international families?
✅ Improving employee experience in global mobility
💻 Productivity and hybrid working: how to make it work for a global team
🇺🇸Update on the impact of impending US election

https://www.relocatemagazine.com/autumn-magazine-2024

🎓 Congratulations to the class of 2024, who received their results on Friday!

Over 80% of students receiving A level results secured their first-choice university. In our latest article, we share individual schools’ and students’ achievements behind the data and celebrate everyone’s achievements around the world, with results exciting updates from King's Ely and its head Jonathan Shaw, Headington School, Oxford and their headmistress Mrs Caroline Jordan, Radnor House Sevenoaks and head David Paton, Stephen P***e Cambridge, Clifton College and Head of College Dr Tim Greene, and Queen Anne's School.

Read more about the schools results:

https://www.relocatemagazine.com/international-education-congratulations-class-of-2024-schools-share-a-level-btec-and-level-3-results-rholmes-0824

Please share you results with us!
Email [email protected]

Congratulations Class of 2024: Schools share A level, Btec and Level 3 results | Ruth Holmes | Relocate magazine Over 80% of students receiving A level results this week secured their first-choice university. We share individual schools’ and students’ achievements behind the data and celebrate everyone’s achievements around the world.

🎓 Congratulations to the thousands of students across the UK and around the world who receive their A level, T level, post-16 vocational and technical (VTQ) qualifications results today. It is a day to celebrate so many students remarkable achievements.

Across England, Wales and Northern Ireland we can see first rise since 2021 saw 27.6% of all grades marked at A* or A - up from 25.3% last year. Plus data shows that a record number of students from disadvantaged backgrounds heading to university this autumn, over 80% of all students secured their first-choice university option this year.

Read more about 2024's results, with insights from Sir Ian Bauckham CBE, the exams chief regulator at Ofqual and Dr Jo Saxton CBE, chief executive of UCAS, the university admissions service.

Please also share details of your exam results with us so we can share include them on our website in the popular schools and education section and amongst our Think Global People community. Email us at [email protected] with details.

A level, T level, Btech and VTQ Results Day 2024 | Ruth Holmes | Relocate magazine Thousands of students across the UK and around the world receive their A level, T level, post-16 vocational and technical (VTQ) qualifications results today and celebrating their remarkable achievements.

How can you ensure you are staying safe from immigration scammers?
Immigration compliance is a significant risk area for businesses and individuals who oversee making cross-border moves.

We report on the latest global visa scams, what governments are doing to combat them & the issues employers need to be aware of, with insights from Supinder Singh Sian and Angel Skyers, solicitors at London law firm Lewis Silkin, Rosemary Nalubega, assistant director for vulnerable communities at INTERPOL and Natalie McQuilkin, legal writer at Virginia law firm, Eagan Immigration PLLC.

Staying safe from immigration scammers | David Sapsted | Relocate magazine Immigration compliance is a significant risk area for businesses and individuals making cross-border moves. David Sapsted reports on the latest visa scams, what governments are doing to combat them and the issues employers need to be aware of.

Don't miss Relocate Global's latest article which focuses on how innovative teaching is creating bright futures at The British School of Brussels Brussels (BSB). The school, which stands out in the field of Early Learning and Primary education, offers an environment that combines academic rigour with holistic development. Located in a vibrant community, both on and off campus, BSB provides an innovative educational experience designed to foster confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Discover more about early learning at BSB, the schools' holistic approach to education and emphasis on community engagement, with insights from early learning Esther O'Connor, Team Leader for Primary.

https://www.relocatemagazine.com/innovative-teaching-for-bright-futures-early-learning-and-primary-education-at-bsb-0724

The Think Global People - Relocate Magazine Autumn issue is coming soon!

Register now for FREE access to our digital magazine, and we will get in touch when its ready to read. The upcoming issue features a wide range of in-depth features and insights from thought leaders working across global mobility, international leadership and education. Here's a taster of what's to come:

🌎 Global mobility and business travel: the next frontier?

✅ Improving employee experience in global mobility

💻 Productivity and hybrid working: how to make it work for a global team

🇺🇸Update on the impact of impending US election

❤️ Wellbeing Washing? Removing the spin for healthier workplaces

🎓 What do recent exam results mean for international families?

🧒🏽 Early years: Exploring the trends and benefits for international families?

https://www.relocatemagazine.com/magazineregistration

With record entries this year, there's been an 11% increase in the number of students receiving their Cambridge IGCSE, O level, and AS and A level results worldwide. The data from Cambridge International Education showcases the enduring appeal of the British curriculum-based approach. Students from 5,261 schools in 140 countries sat a total of 1.6 million exams, marking a 9% increase from 2023.

These figures mirror the demand for quality international education and the British curriculum highlighted at IPSEF last month. Rod Smith, group managing director for international education at Cambridge, provides valuable insights into the 2024 results.

Share your exam results with us at [email protected] and congratulations to all the students on their achievements! 🎓

Record entries for Cambridge at IGCSE, O, A and AS level | Ruth Holmes | Relocate magazine Data from international examinations board, Cambridge International Education, shows double-digit growth in the number of students sitting its exams this year. The figures cement both the popularity of an international education and the widening and enduring appeal of British curriciculum-based appr...

In today’s rapidly evolving global society, the need for diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging (DEIJB) within educational institutions is more critical than ever. CIS Copenhagen International School is at the forefront of this movement, with principles deeply embedded into its environment and educational framework. Guided by dedicated professionals like the DEIJB Coordinator at CIS, the school is transforming its approach to education, fostering inclusivity, support, and enrichment for all students and staff.

Discover more about Relocate Global's Featured School and how it has created a culture of inclusion.

https://www.relocatemagazine.com/creating-a-culture-of-inclusion-the-deijb-initiatives-at-cis-0824

A new global study by financial wellness experts nudge shows that financial anxiety impacts young women more than their male counterparts. The research shows there is significant gender disparities when it comes to financial anxiety and financial optimism worldwide, with 50% of women across all age groups experience financial anxiety, compared to 41% of men.

The report also highlighted different approaches to financial planning across both groups. Over half (54%) of women aged 25-34 surveyed said they only have a short-term financial plan of three years or less in place. In contrast, 52% of men in the same age group have a long-term financial plan (three years or more).

Discover more about how the reports findings, with insights from Grace Massey, Chief Marketing Officer, and Andrew Mulder., People Director at nudge.

Financial anxiety impacts young women more than male counterparts, says global study | Editorial | Relocate magazine Younger women are more likely to feel anxious about their financial situation than men. According to a new study commissioned by nudge global, there is significant gender disparities when it comes to financial anxiety and financial optimism worldwide. Globally, 50% of women across all age groups exp...

According to a recent global survey by Hays, the UK is among the top five nations facing a skills deficit in key professional areas. The study highlights potential competitiveness challenges due to talent shortages in sectors like financial services, technology, life sciences, manufacturing, and engineering. The report also delves into global skill-shortage hotspots and outlines necessary skills for the future workforce, featuring insights from industry experts Nigel Kirkham and Dr. Joe Marshall.

https://www.relocatemagazine.com/dsapsted-2024-august-new-report-shows-global-skill-shortage-hotspots

As students in Scotland celebrate results day, statistics show more Scottish students have secured their first-choice university offer this year.
Academic pass rates for the 145,000 students following the national education system in Scotland aligned with pre-Covid levels in a record-breaking year for achievement in vocational qualifications and university access.

With insights on 2024’s results from Fiona Robertson, chief executive of SQA and Scotland’s chief examining officer, Scotland’s education minister Jenny Gilruth and Dr Jo Saxton CBE, UCAS’ chief executive.

https://www.relocatemagazine.com/higher-education-more-scottish-students-secure-first-choice-university-offer-this-year-0824

As students in Scotland celebrate results day, statistics show more Scottish students have secured their first-choice university offer this year.
Academic pass rates for the 145,000 students following the national education system in Scotland aligned with pre-Covid levels in a record-breaking year for achievement in vocational qualifications and university access.

With insights on 2024’s results from Fiona Robertson, chief executive of SQA and Scotland’s chief examining officer, Scotland's education minister Jenny Gilruth and Dr Jo Saxton CBE, UCAS’ chief executive.

More Scottish students secure first-choice university offer this year | Ruth Holmes | Relocate magazine Academic pass rates for the 145,000 students following the national education system in Scotland aligned with pre-Covid levels in a record-breaking year for achievement in vocational qualifications and university access.

As we gear up for the upcoming school year, don't miss out on registering for our free International Education and Schools Fair! Join our Think Global People community of international parents, employers, and relocation professionals to explore schools worldwide, different curricula, online learning options, and educational planning.

At this virtual event, you'll have exclusive access to Featured Schools from around the globe, the latest articles in the Guide to International Education and Schools, as well as engaging podcasts and webinars.

Secure your spot now at this free online event: https://lnkd.in/dhPQiRqW

Interested in participating? Reach out to us at [email protected] to engage with our Autumn Schools' Fair.

How can you ensure you are staying safe from immigration scammers? Immigration compliance is a significant risk area for businesses and individuals making cross-border moves. Stay informed on the latest global visa scams, governmental efforts to combat them, and key issues for employers. Gain insights from legal experts like Supinder Singh Sian, Angel Skyers, Rosemary Nalubega, and Natalie McQuilkin.
Stay protected and informed.

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🌎 New to global mobility? Or have a team working internationally? Our new Mini Factsheet series is here to help you navigate the world of managing and supporting international teams. Download Relocate Global's FREE Global Mobility and Global Leadership Mini-Factsheets today to grow your people and organization in new locations. Don't forget to tag someone who might benefit from using them too!

Link: https://lnkd.in/eb3nGg_c

As parents and schools look forward to a new school year, we explore the great IB debate.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is studied in an increasing number of international schools, but is it right for every student?

Sally Robinson explores this international phenomenon, with insights from education leaders including Sibylle Harth from the International School of Düsseldorf , Peter Fidczuk the IB’s recognition manager for the UK and Ireland, Marta Essinki, head of the Ermitage International School in Paris, and Josh Parker of Schule Schloss Salem in Germany.

https://lnkd.in/e3M9Je-E

As parents and schools look forward to a new school year, we explore the great IB debate. The International Baccalaureate (IB) is studied in an increasing number of international schools, but is it right for every student?

Sally Robinson explores this international phenomenon, with insights from education leaders including Sibylle Harth from the International School Düsseldorf , Peter Fidczuk the IB’s recognition manager for the UK and Ireland, Marta Essinki, head of the Ermitage International School in Paris, and Josh Parker of Schule Schloss Salem in Germany.

https://lnkd.in/e3M9Je-E

How is new technology pushing schools to shake up their offering? Ledetta Aads-Wossen spoke to SEK Education Group, about how those working in international education are adopting new technology, including personalised learning, robotics, interactive set-ups and integrated programmes.

Read now, as part of the new online summer issue of Think Global People - Relocate Magazine!
Download and share for free.

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Register now for our free International Education and Schools Fair that is taking place this autumn! Our online fair is the perfect opportunity for our Think Global People community of international parents, employers, and relocation professionals to find out about schools in various locations, what curriculum they offer, online school options, and planning for the next stage of education.

Through this free online event you can access Featured Schools around the world and enjoy the latest articles in the Guide to International Education and Schools. We also have a range of Mini Factsheets to help you understand changes across global mobility today plus informative podcast and webinars.

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS FREE ONLINE EVENT
https://lnkd.in/dhPQiRqW

Want to take part? You can also contact us at [email protected] to get involved in our Autumn Schools' Fair.