USA

American schools abroad and at home: the basics

The American curriculum is a mis-nomer (there is no such thing as a National Curriculum of America), but there are requirements that most American schools meet, and qualifications and characteristics found in most of the best ones whether in the US or across the world.

Chicago

• Best schools in Chicago considered by expats

  A snapshot of international schools in Chicago that are considered (although not necessarily chosen) by English-speaking expat parents, with the best visited and reviewed by The Good Schools Guide International.

• Chicago: international schools guide

  A short guide (mainly for expats) to education and international schools in Chicago, USA by The Good Schools Guide International.

Houston

• Best schools in Houston considered by expats

  Many of the schools listed here are the private schools which are worth considering. There are also several good public (state) schools although those offering the IB are few and far between. 

• Houston: international schools guide

  A short guide (mainly for expats) to education and practical information on schooling available in Houston, Texas by The Good Schools Guide International.

• Living in Houston, Texas: an expat guide

  Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836 after a decisive battle led by Sam Houston. Houston (the town) was born the following year. Over the last 100 years it has grown from a small town to the fourth largest city in America, largely due to the discovery of oil.

Los Angeles

• Education in Los Angeles: an overview

  Just a snapshot of schools considered by expats in the LA area. We don't have enough reliable information yet to truly advise parents as to which are best for which kinds of children, but this might be enough to get you started with your own research.

New York New York

• Best schools in New York City considered by expats

  A snapshot of international schools in New York City that are considered (although not necessarily chosen) by English-speaking expat parents, with the best visited and reviewed by The Good Schools Guide International.

• Living in New York: an expat guide

  An insider's expert view on being a parent in New York, by our editor Julie Phillipson.

• New York: international schools guide

  A short guide (mainly for expats) to education and international schools in New York City, USA by The Good Schools Guide International.

• Where to live in New York: schools and neighbourhoods

  A guide to Manhattan neighbourhoods and the other boroughs in New York: why you might choose to live there and which are the schools to consider.

Washington DC

• Best schools in Washington DC considered by expats

  A snapshot of international schools in Washington that are considered (although not necessarily chosen) by English-speaking expat parents, with the best visited and reviewed by The Good Schools Guide International.

• Washington: international schools guide

  A short guide (mainly for expats) to education and a selection of schools, in Washington DC, USA by The Good Schools Guide International.