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School categories and admission rules differ by country. Read the national overview before comparing individual schools.
The islands
The west
France
French schooling, bilingual options, and what private-school status means for your family.
Amsterdam · The HagueNetherlands
Dutch schooling, international options and a clear explanation of bilingual education.
Brussels · AntwerpBelgium
Three education communities, subsidised networks, European Schools and international programmes.
Luxembourg City · BertrangeLuxembourg
Multilingual national schools, free public international options and distinct European School admissions.
The heart of the continent
Germany
Understanding school status, language support and the route to a recognised qualification.
Geneva · ZurichSwitzerland
Local-language education, international programmes and day or boarding places across several regions.
Vienna · SalzburgAustria
Matura or IB, day school or boarding, and a realistic search in the city where you will live.
The south
Spain
Regional school systems and international alternatives, explained plainly.
Milan · RomeItaly
Clear distinctions between Italian schooling and international programmes.
Lisbon · CascaisPortugal
Portuguese and international programmes, with the practical differences explained.
Athens · ThessalonikiGreece
Greek schooling, international programmes and the practical differences between them.
Istanbul · AnkaraTurkey
School-specific eligibility, three separate city searches, and qualifications that need careful planning.
The north
Sweden
Publicly funded choices, international programmes and a language decision that matters beyond the next move.
Copenhagen · AarhusDenmark
Danish and international education, with clear choices about language, qualifications and costs.
Oslo · BergenNorway
Strong public-school rights, supported private options and international programmes with very different fees.
Helsinki · EspooFinland
Free comprehensive education, two national languages and a selective group of international routes.