From London to New York: How an International Online School Supports Relocating Pupils

Relocating abroad represents a significant life change. New cultures, languages, customs, and surroundings—expatriate children navigate daily adaptation whilst maintaining academic progress. During this transition, schooling plays a pivotal role.

A school for children abroad must transcend being merely an educational institution. It should serve as a supportive community, a multicultural haven, and a safe space where pupils feel valued. Virtual International School (VIS) fulfils this role—an online international community uniting pupils across 33 countries. Here’s what relocating learners gain at VIS:

During moves, pupils must avoid educational disruption. VIS delivers remote British curriculum-aligned education, culminating in qualifications recognised by leading global universities.

No repeated school changes or struggles with differing systems—pupils study consistently from any global location with continuous support.

Relocation extends beyond language barriers to cultural adjustment. From day one, VIS pupils engage in a multicultural ecosystem, interacting with classmates and tutors across continents.

The school hosts regular pastoral sessions and themed lessons exploring international traditions, festivals, and cultural discourse. This cultivates open-mindedness, empathy, and adaptability—easing integration into new environments.

VIS stands among few international schools offering blended learning: combining online education with local physical school attendance.

Each pupil receives a personal tutor upon enrolment—a consistent mentor for academic, emotional, or organisational concerns.

VIS tutors possess psychology and pedagogy training, delivering tailored support. They help maintain motivation, teach time management, and guide academic organisation. At VIS, education addresses not only knowledge but emotions, anxieties, and aspirations.

Crucially, when relocating, pupils retain their educational ecosystem—familiar teachers, tutor, and peer group—ensuring stability and continuity.

VIS prioritises globally relevant competencies:

• Collaborative problem-solving
• Independent learning
• Critical analysis
• Cross-cultural communication

Pupils learn to articulate viewpoints and work in diverse international teams. A VIS education prepares pupils not just academically, but as confident global citizens.

Studying at VIS helps expatriate children preserve their identity, maintain core values, and feel at home worldwide—from London to New York, Dubai to Singapore.