Based on the survey results conducted by InterNations, the world’s largest network for people who live and work abroad, Finland now makes it to the top in the Family Life Index, while last year’s number one, Austria, drops down to the fourth rank.
The Family Life index includes the quality of education available to expat families looking to give their children the best start in life. The quality of education in the countries listed below is based on the findings by InterNations.
#10 Australia
“Education is deemed easy to afford by 64% of expats, compared to 45% globally. The quality of education is also appreciated by an impressive 84% of respondents.”
#9 The Netherlands
Finding the right school is a big decision for expat families, but there are various public and private options, and expats don’t need to be concerned when it comes to the standard of education in the Netherlands.
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#8 Taiwan
The Quality of Education comes in a respectable eighth. “Life in Taiwan seems to be rather inexpensive as well, as it ranks third in the Cost of Living Index.”
#7 Belgium
This year, a third of expat parents find the quality of education in Belgium very good. Last year, it was just about one-sixth.
#6 Israel
The quality of education is considered favorably by the majority of expat parents in Israel (84%)
#5 Hong Kong
The quality of education is top notch, but Hong Kong is in the bottom three for both the availability of education and cost.
#4 South Korea
“47% of expat parents in South Korea rate the quality of education as excellent this year compared to just 22% last year.”
#3 Switzerland
According to expat families, the quality of education is among the best in the world.
#2 Singapore
The living and education cost of Singapore are extremely high, but “53% of expat parents also rate the quality of education as excellent.”
#1 Finland
The top country for expat education, 70% say the quality of education to be excellent in Finland, compared to the global average of just 21%.
