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

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

Houston

• Best schools in Houston

  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. 

• 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.

New York New York

• Best schools in New York City

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

• Living in New York: an expat guide

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

• 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

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