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Buy “The BER Guide to International Education in the United States” and “Understanding American Schools” together and save!
Bennett Educational Resources and The Interchange Institute have teamed up to offer a pair of books – at a substantial discount – that, together, provide a thorough description of the U.S. school system PLUS the most up-to-date and complete listing of educational options available.
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Understanding American Schools: The Answers to Newcomers Most Frequently Asked Questions
by Anne P. Copeland and Georgia Bennett |
| This valuable book, now in its second edition, guides newcomers from around the world through the challenges of understanding the U.S. school system, from pre-school through high school. Written by two internationally-known experts in international relocation and education, this thorough but user-friendly guide is packed with information not found in any other single source. |
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The BER Guide to International Education in the United States: National Curriculum, International and IB Schools
by Bennett Educational Resources, Inc.
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| The BER Guide includes a listing of all schools in the U.S. that offer the International Baccalaureate and the only listing available of British, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish national curriculum school systems in the U.S. It is invaluable for families who want to preserve their children’s educational flexibility as they move around the world. |
The BER Guide contains up-to-date information about:
- For every national curriculum and international school in the US: Contact information, school description, enrollment size, accreditation, language of instruction
- Contact information for every school in the US that offers the International Baccalaureate
- Background information from school placement experts on how to evaluate different school options
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Price per set (set = one copy of each book)
| 1 - 9 | $36 (regularly $43.90) |
| 10-24 | $34 |
| 25-99 | $32 |
| 100+ | $29 |
(plus shipping and handling)
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Hard Times for Relocation Services: Relocation Trends 1995-2005
Charlie Strater. Hard Times for Relocation Services: Relocation Trends 1995-2005. Innovations in International HR. Organizational Resources Counselors. Winter 2008.
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International Students and Admissions
Bennett, Georgia; President, BER
This interview based article polls four admissions personnel from forward-looking independent schools in the U.S. to highlight the ways in which they support their international students--both non-U.S. students and Americans whose families are on expat assignments. (This article also appears on ExpatExchange.com)
School Daze
Rabbitt, Mary. School Daze. American British Business Journal 2004. British American Business Inc. October 2004.
This article looks at educational opportunities for British children in the U.S. as well as some of the differences and difficulties that parents should expect in their transition to American schools. Mary Rabbitt is the Senior International Consultant for BER.
Education Policy: The Oft Forgotten Element of International Assignments
Rabbitt, Mary. Education Policy: The Oft Forgotten Element of International Assignments. Innovations in International HR. Organizational Resources Counselors. Summer 2004.
This article discusses the importance of dependent education as part of the relocation package and highlights some of the more difficult aspects of addressing the issue. It identifies the need for companies to articulate a fair and reasonable educational policy in order to better support international assignees. Mary Rabbitt is the Senior International Consultant for BER.
Moving Abroad with University-Bound Teenagers? It Can be Done!
Bennett, Georgia. Moving Abroad with University-Bound Teenagers? It Can be Done!, Relocation Today, vol. 6, no. 7, BR Anchor Publishing. July 2004.
This article discusses the challenge of moving internationally with teenaged children and offers a number of encouraging solutions to help ensure that teens stay on track for university enrollment either in the home country or abroad.
On a Learning Curve
Bennett, Georgia. On a Learning Curve, British American Business 2004. British American Business Inc. April 2004.
This article looks at educational opportunities for American children in the UK and how to ease them into the British way of schooling. Georgia Bennett is President of BER.
U.K. Students in U.S. Schools: Deciphering the Disharmony
Rabbitt, Mary. U.K. Students in U.S. Schools: Deciphering the Disharmony, Expat Observer, Organizational Resources Counselors. Summer 2003.
This research-based article reviews the expectations and experience of expat British parents with children in American curriculum schools. Some comparisons between American curricular standards and the British National Curriculum are highlighted along with certain predominant attitudes of British parents and American educators. Mary Rabbitt is the Senior International Consultant for BER.
Expat Voices from Hong Kong and China: The Impact of SARS on International Schools
Rabbitt, Mary. Expat Voices from Hong Kong and China—the Impact of SARS on International Schools, ExpatExchange newsletter, May 2003.
Discussion of the effects of Severe Accute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) felt in Asia and beyond. Mary Rabbitt is the Senior International Consultant for BER.
A Lesson in Learning
Tabbert, Jon. A Lesson in Learning, British American Business 2003. British American Business Inc. April 2003.
American parents relocating to the UK will find a wealth of educational opportunities available for their children. Jon Tabbert walks the reader through available schooling options. Jon Tabbert Associates, London, UK, is an affiliate of Bennett Educational Resources, Inc.
