1. Join Our Friends
(Other/Affiliated Networks)

... browse through the list, either based on country or interests, and to contact the organisations that are the best fit for you. The organisations offer different forms of activities and have varying types ...

2. Culture Class FAQ 2
(Other/Home)

... with culture shock and settling into a new country. The section contains information, interactive exercises, and several planning tools The next section, Settle With Success, provides guidelines and ...

3. Kent International Club - KIC
(Other/Affiliated Networks)

... towns of Kent around Sevenoaks seemed a natural draw card for expats wanting to experience the countryside of England combined with the easy access to London. In many cases and it is still true today, ...

4. How It All Works
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

... cost the same in two British towns? Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. Our module How It All Works is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working ...

5. Education in the UK
(UK Information/Preview Content)

Any house move, especially with a family, can be a very stressful time. An often surprisingly big task when relocating to another country is to obtain relevant information relating to the differences ...

6. Education in the UK
(Relocation Zone/The School System)

Any house move, especially with a family, can be a very stressful time. An often surprisingly big task when relocating to another country is to obtain relevant information relating to the differences ...

7. School Registration
(UK Information/Preview Content)

... It may be possible to go on a waiting list for a first choice school while the child attends another school temporarily. Arrangements for admissions are similar across the whole country, but they can ...

8. School Registration
(Relocation Zone/The School System)

... It may be possible to go on a waiting list for a first choice school while the child attends another school temporarily. Arrangements for admissions are similar across the whole country, but they can ...

9. Join Our Friends2
(Other/Affiliated Networks)

... browse through the list, either based on country or interests, and to contact the organisations that are the best fit for you. The organisations offer different forms of activities and have varying types ...

10. Making Friends
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

When people relocate one of their biggest concerns is whether or not they will be able to make friends in their new country.  However, making friends is a concern shared by all people and maybe because ...

11. Settling Into UK Life
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

The concern about wheter or not a person will fit in a new country can be so strong that some people end up never relocating. Since you are reading Culture Class it is probably safe to assume that you ...

12. Speak the Lingo
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

... of the biggest barriers for many expats moving to the UK is the worry of language barriers causing problems. If you are moving from a non-English speaking country then it may be worthwhile taking some ...

13. Visits From Home
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

... new house, town, and country is often the best way of helping them understand your new life.  On a side note, it is a funny fact that most expats never get around to visiting any of the great free museums, ...

14. Staying in Touch
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

... your old home life goes on and they too can struggle to find the time to stay in contact. The key to stay in contact is to make it simple (and cheap). Moving to a new country and settling into a new ...

15. Easy & Cheap Options
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

... contact you, you can set up a VoIP phone number in your old home country and forward the calls to a VoIP phone or a PC. This type of service cost as little as £10 per year and will allow you to have ...

16. Moving With Children?
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

... over and have to build new friendships, adjusting to a new town, a new country, and a new school. To help our youngest users, Culture Class will in November 2008 publish the new product Culture Class ...

17. Don’t Feel Frustrated
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

The UK and especially London have a well developed infrastructure and is generally known as a well-organised and service minded country.  However, this does not mean that all companies are well organised ...

18. The Settling In Period
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

In this section we will focus on the practical things you can do to settle in fast and efficiently. The concern about wheter or not a person will fit in a new country can be so strong that some people ...

19. Culture Class Checklists
(Relocation Zone/Plan Your Success)

... a checklist not too dissimilar to this one that alos include country specific information. Click here to download the Culture Class Moving Checklist in a handy .pdf format Moving Checklist ...

20. The Culture Class Dream Plan
(Relocation Zone/Plan Your Success)

... that you live in another country. If you relocate for only one year it effectively means that you only have half the time you thought you did, to do all of the important things you decided on before your ...

21. The Culture Class Action Plan
(Relocation Zone/Plan Your Success)

Take a moment to think about how much you take for granted in the country you come from. You know where to buy your everyday foods, how to your pay bills, where to pay your taxes, etc. There is a really ...

22. Culture Shock
(Relocation Zone/Prepare To Relocate)

... issues, communication difficulties, and the normal heightened anxiety one feels when embarking upon a journey and after arrival, most expatriates find the first few days or weeks in a new country an exhilarating ...

23. Cultural Surprises & Shocks
(Relocation Zone/Prepare To Relocate)

... an unfamiliar culture. To some extent, the degree of culture shock experienced varies depending on how different the country is in contrast to your own. Of course, personal factors and your goals for ...

24. Five Simple Questions
(Relocation Zone/Prepare To Relocate)

... you will miss most when leaving your country? What are the five things you believe you will miss least when you are leaving your country? What will be your single greatest challenge in the next year? ...

25. Getting Ready to Leave
(Relocation Zone/Prepare To Relocate)

... packing and moving yourself to a new country; it is in many ways a process of moving or recreating the settings that successfully will support you in your new life. This section contains a number of exercises ...

26. Culture Class FAQ
(Other/Home)

... with culture shock and settling into a new country. The section contains information, interactive exercises, and several planning tools The next section, Settle With Success, provides guidelines and ...

27. UK Information & Facts
(Other/Section Introduction Pages)

... of the country and the British. Whether you are looking to move to the UK or simply are interested in the British culture, the changing articles in the free content preview section will help you plan ...

28. Language & Communication
(Cultural Training/Social Culture)

... means that any type of boasting often will be met with the legendary British sarcasm or irony. Not Indecisive, Just... Because of the polite social rules of the country, many British have ...

29. Developing an Insight into British Values
(Cultural Training/Understanding Culture)

...  In this exercise, start by considering the effect or consequence of the situations described if it took place in your country. Secondly, with your current insight into the British culture, think ...

30. Understanding Culture!
(Cultural Training/Understanding Culture)

What actually IS culure? One of the first things you encounter when you interact with people from another country is something that you can’t really see, but which, if you do not understand what it is ...

31. 18th and 19th Centuries
(UK Information/Facts)

... society was transformed by technological advances and increasing mechanization, which was the Industrial Revolution. Much of the agricultural workforce was uprooted from the countryside and moved ...

32. 17th Century
(UK Information/Facts)

... Parliament in early 1647. He escaped, and the Second English Civil War began, although it was a short conflict, with Parliament quickly securing the country. The capture and subsequent trial of Charles ...

33. International Schools
(UK Information/Preview Content)

... country. Curriculum In the UK, most international schools typically use curricula based on the school's country of origin. The most common international schools represent Education from Europe the ...

34. International Schools
(Relocation Zone/The School System)

... country. Curriculum In the UK, most international schools typically use curricula based on the school's country of origin. The most common international schools represent Education from Europe the ...

35. Nursery Schools
(UK Information/Preview Content)

... for free education for three year olds, however in some parts of the Country parents can have access to free education. Education for 4 year olds is planned by the Local Early Years Development and ...

36. Nursery Schools
(Relocation Zone/The School System)

... for free education for three year olds, however in some parts of the Country parents can have access to free education. Education for 4 year olds is planned by the Local Early Years Development and ...

37. Enrolling in a State School
(UK Information/Preview Content)

... a short stay, it may be best to keep your child in a school with a curriculum that is consistent with your home country. Doing so, will make the transition to the UK (and later repatriation to your ...

38. Enrolling in a State School
(Relocation Zone/The School System)

... a short stay, it may be best to keep your child in a school with a curriculum that is consistent with your home country. Doing so, will make the transition to the UK (and later repatriation to your ...

39. Immigrating Pets
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

The UK operates a Pet Passport Scheme Service, under which pets from specific countries are allowed to enter the country without a quarantine period (provided they meet specified hygiene requirements). ...

40. Nationality & Citizenship
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

... another country as well. So, if you get another nationality, you will not lose your British nationality. Similarly, you will not need to give up any other nationality when you become British. The Home Office ...

41. Utilities & Insurance
(UK Information/Preview Content)

... or the country from which you came. When you arrive in the UK, you must apply for a National Insurance number from your local Department of Social Security. It may take several weeks to arrange an ...

42. Utilities & Insurance
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

... or the country from which you came. When you arrive in the UK, you must apply for a National Insurance number from your local Department of Social Security. It may take several weeks to arrange an ...

43. Private Transportation
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

Importing Your Own Car A vehicle that is permanently imported for use in Great Britain (GB) must be registered and taxed as soon as possible after it arrives in the country. The vehicle should not ...

44. Finding a Property
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)

... there are a wide variety of rental properties in the UK, it is important to remember that no matter where you are coming from, properties in Britain are not like those in your home country and some compromise ...

45. Dialling Codes
(UK Information/Tools)

Every country has both a country calling code used to dial into a country, and an international call prefix or international access code used to dial out of the country. Use this section to find out ...

46. Time Zone / Word Clock
(UK Information/Tools)

The Time Zone map shows you the current time in the UK. However, it can also be used to display the time of any other place in the world. To do this, you only have to hover your mouse over the country. ...

47. Government & Politics
(UK Information/Facts)

... political involvement in the administration of the country. The role of the monarch is ceremonial rather than constitutional. The queen has many symbolic political duties but little, if any, political power. ...

48. Modern Day
(UK Information/Facts)

... was banned for many a decade, the Catholic fate still has a significant number of followers with nearly 2 million throughout the country. This means the active membership is roughly equal to that of ...

49. Economy
(UK Information/Facts)

... Its factories gave birth to the Industrial Revolution and enabled the country to be the pre-eminent trading nation throughout the 19th century. After World War II much of the British economy was nationalised. ...

50. Tudor England
(UK Information/Facts)

... and Mary when she came to the throne following the death of Mary in 1558. The religious issue which had divided the country since Henry VIII was in a way put to rest by the Elizabethan Religious Settlement, ...