Education and games directory

Schools, universities and games, country by country

A plain directory for families and students moving abroad: how each country's schools and universities work, where to find listings, and the games you will meet there.

Browse by region

Asia

  • JapanSchools and universitiesThe April year, international schools, entrance exams and English-taught degrees
  • SingaporeSchools and universitiesWho may attend an international school, the January school year and the main universities
  • Hong KongSchools and universitiesDebentures and capital levies, the September year and university admissions
  • MalaysiaSchools and universitiesInternational schools in Kuala Lumpur, branch campuses and student passes
  • ThailandSchools and universitiesInternational schools in Bangkok and other cities, the school year and English-taught degrees

Middle East

  • United Arab EmiratesSchools and universitiesHow private schools are inspected in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, fees, and branch campuses

Europe

  • United KingdomSchools and universitiesIndependent and international schools, the September year and applying through UCAS
  • GermanySchools and universitiesState-run school systems, international schools and low tuition at public universities
  • NetherlandsSchools and universitiesDutch international schools, Studielink and the two kinds of university
  • SwitzerlandSchools and universitiesCantonal school systems, international and boarding schools, and the federal institutes of technology

Americas

  • CanadaSchools and universitiesProvincial school systems, French immersion and study permits
  • United StatesSchools and universitiesSchool districts, private schools and how US university admissions work

Oceania

  • AustraliaSchools and universitiesState school systems, the February school year, student visas and health cover

Topic index

01

Schools

Each country entry explains the state system, where international schools are and when the year starts.

All country entries

02

Universities

How applications, fees and English-taught degrees work, with a short checklist before you apply.

Countries A to Z

03

Games

Card, tile and board games that families and students meet when they move abroad.

Games around the world

Countries A to Z

EZ Global Directory is an independent directory. Listings are not paid for.