Even if you have lived abroad before --perhaps a stint in a study abroad program or a year of travel after college -- if you find yourself moving to another country with a family, you will encounter an entirely different experience. More complicated, more to learn, more expensive, but probably even more fulfilling.

If you google "move to England," "Americans in London," moving to the UK," "working abroad," you will find a plethora of links, resources, blogs, etc. However, virtually all of these are written for that 22 year old just out of college looking to get any job just so they can travel. Or, perhaps that young, single, business exec who is on a 6-month work visa and will have a flat in Central London and spend their time in high-end restaurants and weekend excursions in Europe. You will find a lot of information on hostels, getting student work visas, and the type of stuff written for tourists.

But that is not you.

For one reason or another, you are facing living abroad, and you have children. We all know that children are big game-changers. Now your first thoughts are about schools, safe neighborhoods, parks, pediatricians and finding a house and yard big enough for your brood. Try to get that information on the typical work in England site! American expat families living in London have different needs.

That is why we are here. We know how different your very practical considerations are. We know that the school system is a steep learning curve of different names, admission criteria and structures. We know how hard it can be to get information- especially if you are making arrangements from the US - on the phone when you don't even know what questions to ask or words you should be using. And once you arrive with your family, we know how very important it can be to find other American families to learn from, commiserate with, and just be your Yankee self with!

So please, look around - the information is for you and its free! You will find many sites that get you hooked by showing you links to the information you need, then hit you with a subscription page.  Our resources are free, and we want you to avail of all the information other expats are eager to share in order to help you along your journey.

Join the community and make connections. Peruse the forums and ask questions. Avail of the services we offer to assist you in your move and save yourself some big headaches, a lot of time, and potential mistakes.

Welcome!