Winter2014

Hi We are looking to move to Melbourne. Slightly concerned with prospect of moving my eldest at current year 9 in Uk to a public school that doesn't have IB. There appear to be limited public schools and private ones are expensive and not an option for us. Can anyone help with dilemma - I don't want to move him whilst attainment here is good, and find that four years later on our return to UK that it has been to his detriment. Any help would be gratefully received. xx

Thank you for all the info. It appears to be the cost of uni that could impact in the long term.

Hi, this is my first post as a bit of a plea for some advice. My husband has an offer of a new job in Melbourne. Although travel and visas are paid I can't help but be scared by the enormity of the situation. It would be on a temp visa. My main concern is my children's education. The boys are 14/10 and 8. Does anyone have any education advice? While my eldest could complete all education to 18 in Aus and be back for Uni. My second would have done year 10 equivalent and then be due to come back to UK, not the best time to re-enter the English system possibly. What is cost of living really like? Health system fees for a family of 5? Any real info would be gratefully received or particularly are there any mistakes that people have made that might be useful to know in advance? Many thanks