When should I start working with a school relocation consultant?

It is best to start working with a school relocation consultant as early as possible. When you learn of your move, and you have school-aged children, start looking for a relocation consultant right away. Ideally, it should be several months to a year, if possible. This gives you and the education relocation specialist time to gather documents from your child’s current school, research target schools, and go through the admissions process without rushing or adding pressure. Depending on where you’re coming from and the place you’re relocating to, schools have different application deadlines, entrance exams, essays, or interviews, which require careful planning and an ample amount of time to prepare. If you’re moving internationally, it’s important to spend some time understanding the new educational system and consider factors such as language barriers, curriculum differences, and the overall culture of a place. By starting early, you can be confident that your child will have a better chance of getting into a school that suits their needs. Additionally, if your child has specific educational requirements, a longer timeline allows for a more thorough understanding of the different schools.