Families moving to Toronto with school-age children will be happy to know that Canada has some of the highest standards of education in the world. In addition to an excellent public school system, major cities like Toronto also have a great selection of Montessori schools and private academies offering alternative styles of education. The [...]
On Canada's westernmost coast, Vancouver is something like North America's final frontier. Somewhat at the fringe, both geographically and politically, its position on the Pacific Rim opens Vancouver to cultural and commercial exchange with other cosmopolitan cities like San Francisco, Tokyo and Beijing. And an exceptional quality of living has attracted investors and immigrants [...]
At the crossroads of French and North American cultures, Montréal, Canada, is a truly international and bilingual city. If you're relocating to Montréal with school-age children, you should know that French is the official language of instruction in public schools. But as a foreigner or expat, you may prefer to enroll your kids in [...]
If you're relocating to Toronto with school-age children, you should be happy to know that Canada has some of the highest standards of education in the world. But as a foreigner or expat, you may prefer to enroll your kids in an international school. An international school provides a different type of education, often [...]
If you're young and heading to Vancouver, British Columbia, you will be happy to know that the city and the surrounding area have a great variety of respectable colleges and universities. Part of what makes living in a big city interesting is its diverse and dynamic population, and having a large student population definitely [...]
When you move to a new city, it's always interesting to know what kinds of colleges and universities are in the area. Whether you're planning to attend school or not, the universities can add a great deal of liveliness and diversity to a community. In Montreal, you'll find some of Canada's most reputable and [...]
When you and your family are planning a move to one of Canada’s prospering cities, you’re bound to have a litany of questions. Things like, “where are we going to live?” or “what’s the best bakery in town?” will surely swirl around the top of the list. But right up there with the most [...]
Although Canada is primarily an English-speaking country with French as a secondary language, venture into the province of Québec and you'll find that the predominant language is French. In fact, French is the sole provincial official language, meaning that services, legislation, business and commerce are all conducted first and foremost in French. (See our [...]
Finding the right school for your kids can be tricky. Finding the right school for your kids in a new city or a foreign country can be frustrating, confusing, and exasperating. For the last two decades, we here at ARIANNE Relocation have helped thousands of families manage this challenging process of researching, comparing and deciding. [...]
You are a citizen of a German speaking country and may be soon transferring to Canada or you've already arrived here with your family. Your children are at the school-going age, and you are concerned about their education, preserving their mother tongue, and preparing them for the possibility of continuing their school and educational [...]
