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.

Texas education: understanding Texas curricula and accreditations

Because the state of Texas sometimes seems to work like a separate country, with its own way of doing business, we thought we'd break out a bit of extra information about curriculum and acccreditation standards.

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.

• Education in Chicago: an overview

  Chicago is one of those cities where parents are spoilt for choice for schools. From international schools to local schools and even charter schools, really, the world is your oyster.

Houston Texas

• Best schools in Houston, Texas 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. 

• Education in Houston, Texas: an overview

  When looking for good schools in Houston, you are definitely not spoiled for choice. However, good ones do exist and we have been struck by their welcoming and friendly atmospheres.

• 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.

• Nurseries, pre-schools and day care in Houston

  A short list of playschools, nurseries and kindergartens in Houston just to help you narrow down your own choices. Not GSGI reviewed, but recommended or mentioned by expat parents.

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. 

• Education in New York City: an overview

  Globe trotting journalist and mother of three Sarah Dallas navigates this treacherous and labyrinthine territory with clarity and humour- both of which you'll need as you trawl for schools in this most famous of difficult cities.

• Living in New York City: an expat guide

  Expat living in Manhattan...how to do it and how to love it, from the point of view of intrepid British journalist and mother of three Sarah Dallas.

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.