Best UK Schools for Oxbridge Offers 2026: Do You Really Need a Private School?
When people think of the schools that send the most students to Oxford and Cambridge,…
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Stories of place, language, belonging, and life between cultures.
The NHS: An Honest Review After Three Years in the UK (Including a Trip to A&E With My Child
About a month after we moved to the UK, my younger child fell from the…
What to Check When Renting a House or Flat in the UK (+ Red Flags to Avoid)
What to Check When Renting a House or Flat in the UK (+ Red Flags…
Our Last Week Before Moving Out: Preparing for a House Move in England
When One Year Quietly Turned Into Three In exactly one week’s time, we’ll hand back…
Why Secondary School Seems to Matter So Much in Britain
Before moving to Britain, I assumed that university was the educational milestone people cared about…
A Scorching Summer Sports Day at a British Primary School
Last Friday was my younger child’s Sports Day, one of the highlights of the summer…
What Homework Looks Like in a British Primary School
The children went back to school on Monday after the May half-term break, and the…
BTS World Tour Arirang Live Viewing in London: When We Couldn’t Get Concert Tickets
At some point over the past few years, my eldest child has gradually grown to…
How to Enrol Your Child in a UK Primary School: A Guide for International Families
Whether you have children—and whether those children are school-age—can completely change the experience of living…
Flat Iron London Review: Affordable Steak and Free Ice Cream
When I wrote recently about affordable places to eat in London, I almost included Flat…
