2014
THE
GUIDE TO
RELOCATION
Re:locate THE MAGAZINE FOR HR & RELOCATION PROFESSIONALS
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Relocating employees made simple ... This guide contains the key information you need to move people successfully, whether you’re operating domestically or internationally, whether you’re new to relocation or an experienced professional. Even the shortest overseas business trip or commuter assignment brings risks. Often, the areas of highest risk, for both employer and relocating employee, are the ones managers tend to consider least – see page 6. Re:locate can help! Our quarterly magazine and monthly e-newsletter keep you in touch with the latest trends. Our website wvides indepth information, plus a growing series of downloadable factsheets. Smart Move, our new employee support website, saves you time and trouble by answering a host of relocation-related questions on your behalf – see page 14.
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Contents 3 Introduction 6 Risk Areas 10 Policy 14 Employee & Family Support 15 Property & Moving
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Risk areas Did You Know...? Today, employers regularly send their staff to work in another country, whether for a few days or for several years. Many are aware of the risks associated with cross-border working. But, as globalisation increases and businesses rush to compete for opportunities, priorities are often not focused on the relevant risk areas. The four areas of highest risk for international assignments and cross-border working are the ones
managers tend to consider least: • Immigration • Personal income tax • Corporate income tax • Social security It is easy to assume that someone working in one European country is able to work in another; to assume that employees are not liable to personal income tax in their host location if they are paid by their home payroll; to assume
“In today’s economic climate, tax authorities around the world are becoming more vigilant.” that someone else is making the necessary corporate tax and finance arrangements for the project or assignment. And it is easy to forget about social security altogether! Such assumptions and omissions could result in significant financial, employment and reputational damage to the employer, as well as personal cost and disruption to the employee, director or partner. In today’s economic climate, tax authorities around the world are becoming more vigilant over
foreign workers and foreign companies undertaking business in their jurisdiction. Where the authorities discover tax or social security avoidance, or where immigration formalities have been ignored, penalties – both financial and for the continuation of the business – can be severe. The good news is that, providing we know about the cross-border workers, there are steps that can be taken to mitigate the costs, avoid the penalties and ensure the employer is compliant with all relevant legislation.
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Be Aware And Take Action Immigration Almost every country requires a foreign national undertaking productive work in that country to have permission to do so. Regulations vary, and it is vital to check before starting a project, an assignment or – in some places – even a business trip. While the EEA promotes the free movement of labour, this does not mean that a US employee with a work permit for France may also work in Italy or the UK. Make sure that all your cross-border workers have the correct work permission. Personal income tax Individuals can become liable to a foreign income tax if they spend time in another country, and many regular visits can pose the same risk as one long stay. Many countries now have a ‘double tax treaty’ with other countries, and, providing certain
conditions are met, the individual will only pay tax on the same income in one jurisdiction. However, that jurisdiction might be one with a higher tax rate, and the employee will generally expect reimbursement. Make sure you take professional advice and monitor the international movements of all your staff, from the CEO down. Corporate income tax Specialist tax advice is required by employers with employees working in another country, as the risks of creating a ‘permanent establishment’ if no secondment agreement is in place are high. Businesses should also consider the implications of transfer pricing and cross-border valueadded or sales taxes. Setting up processes to manage these issues might seem costly, but it is money well spent and a sound investment for future international working. Make sure your finance and tax teams know about the project, assignment and any cross-border business activity.
Four risk areas
Social security Working in a country with a state social security scheme generally means social security is payable, both by the employer and by the worker. In some countries, this can be expensive, and a certificate of coverage (available across the EEA and some other countries with a legal agreement) exempts the individual from host-country social security payments while continuing contributions to the home scheme. But, where social security is payable, costs for the employer could have a significant impact on budgets, and fines for non-payment can be severe. Make sure you know who is working where, and for how long, and that you apply for (and obtain) any applicable certificates. Additional elements for consideration International working is a complex area, and there are many more elements than these to consider; will family members be included, will tax equalisation apply, how will pension contributions or share plans be treated, what allowances will be paid, to name but a few.
Cross-border working It is important that all companies conducting any kind of international business are aware of the risks associated with crossborder working. Cross-border workers may include: • • • • •
Business travellers International commuters Cross-border project workers ‘Stealth expats’ Those on short- or long-term assignments
To find out more, see the International Assignment section of our website at www.relocatemagazine.com Stepping stones Follow the streams highlighted on our website for step-bystep guidance on managing international relocation: Business travellers and commuters Short-term assignments Long-term assignments – ‘lite’ Long-term assignments – ‘full’ Employee support – Smart Move
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Do we need a relocation policy? The simple answer is yes, you do. A relocation policy – whether for international or domestic relocations and assignments - is needed in the same way as a policy on grievance procedures, absence or any other HR issue. It brings consistency to an otherwise very fluid area, helps to reduce unexpected and unbudgeted costs, and gives prospective assignees – as well as those managing them – the guidance they need in
understanding the terms, benefits and obligations of the relocation. A policy will tell the employee and the business how the relocation, assignment or transfer will work. It will explain the benefits and entitlements available, and how taxable benefits will be treated, and describe the services to be provided to assist with relocation. It should also outline, for those undertaking an international relocation, how payroll, income tax, social security and pension will be managed, plans for the individual at the
end of their assignment, and the process for ending any assignment early. Employees, managers and HR all need to know and understand these points and their implications. Having a comprehensive policy ensures there are no surprises and that everyone, whoever they are in the organisation and wherever they are relocating, is treated in the same way. It, and an accompanying letter confirming specific terms and conditions relating to the relocation, is also vital from a legal perspective, ensuring that – if applicable – home-country employment is maintained throughout an international assignment, that expenses are anticipated and budgeted, that a secondment agreement is in place to mitigate the risk of a corporate tax exposure, and that confidentiality is maintained, both internally and with external service providers. Without a policy, employees will negotiate their own terms. This can lead to spiralling costs, the inability to budget or plan, inconsistency and low morale in the workforce, and potentially difficult repatriation
discussions. Those responsible for administering domestic and international mobility without a policy framework will struggle to determine appropriate terms, to negotiate with demanding individuals, and to be fair to the undemanding, to ensure corporate compliance, and to monitor and manage costs. Having a policy and making it widely and publicly available should mean that managers will seek guidance and support at an early stage and not wait until there is a problem, either with an employee or with the authorities in a host location. Finally, see our website for the latest thinking on flexible policies.
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How to write your relocation policy Our Re:locate Factsheets series is aimed at everyone managing relocation, whether they are experienced or new to the role. We have two relocation policy factsheets, which will guide you through the process of writing a policy or assist you in evaluating your own policy to check it meets today’s fast-changing requirements. Domestic Relocation Policy There are a variety of reasons for domestic relocation in the UK. Relocation may be required when an employee’s job moves or they
are needed to fill a vacancy or take up a promotion in another part of the country. An organisation may also move office location for cost reasons, expansion, or perhaps as a result of a takeover or merger. Many companies also use relocation to support recruitment. Whether you are relocating individuals or conducting a group move, it is essential to have a relocation policy in place. Our Domestic Relocation Policy Factsheet gives practical guidance on covering all the bases and delivering an effective strategy.
International Relocation Policy International assignments are required to meet three key objectives: strategic, operational and developmental. Expatriates are needed to provide strategic direction and focus within overseas subsidiaries, to fill skills gaps, complete projects and address operational requirements, to train and develop local people, and to undertake professional and personal development themselves as part of the talent management process. Our International Relocation Policy Factsheet provides practical guidance on all the issues that need to be considered when you are compiling or reviewing your strategy, in respect of individuals and their families. Download your FREE relocation policy factsheets NOW at www.relocatemagazine.com/ factsheets Further titles to follow throughout 2014. Build your knowledge with factsheets thoughout the year!
Repatriation Repatriation is one of the four key HR elements of successful international assignments, alongside personnel selection, pre-arrival preparation and support in post. A recent survey revealed that 38 per cent of employees leave their company within one year of repatriation. Companies simply can’t afford to see talent walk out of the door at the end of an international assignment. Find out on our website, how you can help expatriates weather the repatriation storm and beat the attrition rate. Useful advice is provided for repatriating families via Smart Move. www.relocatemagazine.com Employee Support Find out in the next section how to support your relocating employees, their partners and families to ensure a successful relocation, retain talent and grow your organisation. Keep up to date with the latest thinking at www.relocatemagazine.com, and refer your employees to www.smartmoverelocate.com
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Smart Move
www.smartmoverelocate.com
Introduction The importance of employee support in managing successful relocations and international assignments cannot be overestimated. Smart Move is Re:locate’s dedicated free website for relocating employees and their families. This invaluable resource, combined with the expert advice given in the pages of Re:locate magazine and on our website, www.relocatemagazine. com, will make life easier for
HR, line managers and global project teams. Wherever you are moving employees and their families, into or around the UK or internationally, refer them to www.smartmoverelocate.com for reassurance, practical help and advice from a trusted source. Relocation is an ongoing process, so you can be sure that, wherever your assignees are in the cycle, there will be something for them – from planning their move to the practicalities of partner
support, from settling in and making friends to repatariation. Here are some of the key areas to consider as a starting point. Property It is always hard for individuals and families to uproot themselves. Finding the right property, in the right place, affects the whole family, and so is fundamental to the success of a relocation. There are many factors to be taken into account when choosing a property, whether for purchase or rental. Number one is location. For most assignees, ease of commuting is vital, together with access to transport, good schools, shopping facilities and leisure amenities. Finding a suitable property within budget is often quite a challenge. Relocation management companies can help with Guaranteed Sales Price schemes, whereby the employee can move to the new area and has a guaranteed price for the old home to purchase the new one. Serviced Accommodation This is a really neat solution for relocation, with provision growing rapidly around the
world. It is ideal as a short-term measure for expatriates waiting to go into longer-term rented property, employees on short-term assignments, domestic movers waiting to move into their new home, and business commuters working away on a project. Furniture Rental No need to worry if a shipment is late or your employee can only find an unfurnished property. Furniture rental companies can provide furniture for a whole house, top-up items for an additional room, and even kitchen, linen or bathroom packs for those essential household items. Removals Planning is the key to a successful move. If you select a removals company that specialises in corporate relocation, their experience should pay dividends, because whatever country you are moving employees to, they’ll have the experience in their network to deal with customs, security and timescale issues. When negotiating the price, be clear what your priorities are regarding weight, storage and transit time. Take advantage of
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the wealth of experience on offer from the professionals before making snap decisions based solely on price. Schools Choosing a school is a major concern for relocatiing parents, whether they are moving within the UK or on an international assignment. Many international families prefer to send their children to an international school, or to an independent school offering the International Baccalaureate, so highlight these schools in your area. Boarding is another option for global families on the move. If you are relocating employees from other parts of the UK, it is a good idea to inform them of the state and private school open days or evenings. Consider whether it would it be valuable for someone from your HR department to attend, so that they are more informed when the questions come. Education consultants will help individual families, and relocation agents often offer school search and school appointments as part of their service. There are also regional school shows, where you can see a
range of schools exhibiting, all in one place. The state education sector is changing rapidly, and can be very confusing. Keep up to date with the latest developments, at www. relocatemagazine.com Settling In The sooner your relocatee and their family are happily settled, the better, both for the individuals and, ultimately, for the success of the assignment. If the relocation is to an overseas destination, culture shock may well be an issue. Predeparture cultural and language briefings, for both the assignee and the family, can go a long way towards mitigating this. Those relocating within the UK may also experience a degree of culture shock, and will need time to adjust, plus plenty of area information – on everything from doctors’ practices to theatres, health clubs and sports facilities. Partner’s Job Don’t underestimate the importance of career support for the trailing partner or spouse. Though dealing with the upheaval and personal change that relocation necessitates is a
challenge, it is also an opportunity, perhaps for a career change. Careers advice, CV writing, analysis of transferable skills and interview preparation assistance, plus career development strategies and knowledge of how to get a handle on the local job market, are critical to ensuring that the relocating partner’s career stays on track. A careers consultant can offer help with all these areas. If working isn’t feasible overseas owing to local restrictions, help can be given with further education and training options or creating a virtual working environment. See our new website resource, Fast Track Careers, specially
designed to support career change and transition for partners accompanying an employee on a relocation or international assignment, www.profilelocations. co.uk/careers Location and Area Guides Make sure everyone relocating has access to up-to-date information about the area they are moving to. This provides reassurance, saves you time, and ensures the relocatee can prepare for their move and settle in well. See the free series of UK online guides on Smart Move, and look for overseas alternatives. www.smartmoverelocate.com
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Welcome to the 2014 Supplier and Contacts Directory from Re:locate. Here, you’ll find details of a host of organisations that can make your job easier – all in one place. Re:locate, the leading magazine for HR professionals and relocation specialists, covers every aspect of UK and international relocation, from policy, financial, property and legal matters to managing international assignments, recruitment and immigration, as well as the full raft of employee support. A digital version, ideal for international readers and colleagues in overseas offices, is available via the website. Keep up to date with news and views with our free monthly e-newsletter, Re:locate Extra. To subscribe, visit www.relocatemagazine.com But Re:locate is more than a magazine: we run seminars and webinars, plus the prestigious Re:locate Awards. Our website – a one-stop shop packed with practical advice, how-to features and other resources to support international and UK relocation – is established as the top resource for HR and relocation professionals. It includes a comprehensive Suppliers Directory, now with enhanced functionality and exciting new features, including social media integration. If you have ideas for topics you would like to see covered in the magazine or on the website, please let us know. Call 01892 891334, or email editorial@relocatemagazine.com Fiona Murchie Managing Editor
Eastwood House Glebe Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 1RS Contact: Neil Barsby T: +44 (0)1245 355628 E: neil.barsby@natwestglobal.com W: www.natwestglobal.com
Dream Move Relocation 83 Ducie Street Manchester Ml 2JQ Contact: Andrew White T: +44 (0)161 282 5558 E: contact@ dreammoverelocation.com W: www.dreammoverelocation.com
Dream Move Relocation offers creative housing solutions for employees relocating to the UK throughout the North and Midlands. Our core objectives are to offer: -T ransparent costs from the outset. -C ustomised service. -L ocal expertise. -A ftercare & settling in services.
Destination Service Providers
Creative Solutions. Local Expertise.
Banking
NatWest Global Employee Banking
NatWest Global Employee Banking (NWGEB) is a specialised department within NatWest, working with Company HR functions and Relocation Agencies, offering a streamlined account opening service for relocating employees. NWGEB, established 19 years ago, has long standing relationships with many multinational organisations, including many blue chip corporations. The organisation does not have to bank with NatWest to use the NWGEB service.
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Destination Service Providers
Dwellworks Vivian House Newham Road Truro TR1 2DP
Destination Service Providers
Contact: Andrew Scott T: +44 (0)1872 223 349 E: info@dwellworks.com W: dwellworks.com
Global Relocation Consultants ME & North Africa 19, Road 151 Maadi Cairo Egypt Contact: Mrs. Mona Radwan T: +2 02 2525 5755 E: info@grconsultants.org W: www.grconsultants.org
Dwellworks delivers innovative, efficient, and cost-effective relocation and real estate support solutions throughout the United Kingdom and North America. A holder of the EuRA Global Quality Seal, Dwellworks focuses on compliance, process consistency and standardized delivery. Our service model combines an in-house coordination team with the expertise of an on-the-ground network to deliver Destination Services, Property Management and Valuation Services.
Global Relocation Consultants is an Independent International organization providing relocation, immigration services throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Head offices are based in Cairo, Egypt, with regional office in Abu Dhabi, UAE. We deliver services in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, India, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Cyprus.
Headquarters; Portgloriam Clane Road Kilcock Co. Kildare Ireland Contact: Paul Coy T: +44 (0)1892 891334 E: paul.coy@irishrelo.com W: www.irishrelo.com
As an Irish company with global reach, Irishrelo has the ability to deliver services worldwide whilst maintaining a personal, yet professional, approach.
Profile Locations Spray Hill, Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells TN3 8JB Contact: Vanessa McConnell T: +44 (0)1892 891334 E: relocation@profilelocations.co.uk W: www.profilelocations.co.uk
With over 20 years’ experience, we offer a comprehensive relocation service, including home search and schooling assistance. Our unique career counselling service for partners offers a new website resource for 24/7 support. We are the leading provider of area guides, online and in an exciting range of print formats.
Destination Service Providers
Profile Locations combines relocation and location knowledge with professional expertise.
Destination Service Providers
Irishrelo
With over 20 years’ experience of international relocation support, Irishrelo is ideally placed to deliver outstanding levels of seamless, cost effective service to our expanding corporate client base.
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Furniture Rental
David Phillips The Lightbox 111 Power Road London W4 5PY
Immigration
Contact: Ed Grant T: +44 (0)7584 528 925 E: ed.grant@davidphillips.com W: www.davidphillips.com
David Phillips is the largest specialist provider of furniture to the property sector and has worked with some of the most demanding companies in the world to provide rental furniture for their staff. Why do they choose us? Beautiful furniture; rent from designers such as Charles Eames, Le Corbusier, Florence Knoll and many more. Dedicated client managers. Quick lead times. Complete nationwide service. Competitive pricing.
Definitive Immigration Services – We make the complex simple.
Definitive Immigration Services Limited 3rd Floor 111 Buckingham Palace Road London SW1W 0SR Contact: T: +44 (0)207 340 8585 E: info@definitive-is.com W: www.definitive-is.com
At Definitive, we like to think we are different from the rest. As a leading specialist provider for corporations and private clients in global immigration, we provide a bespoke and focused service, utilising our expertise in all areas of immigration law. Call us today to discuss your global immigration needs.
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Immigration
Pro-Link GLOBAL PO Box 15056 Bradenton FL 34280 USA
Immigration
Contact: Cassandra Spalding T: +1 941 962 8131 E: cassandra.spalding @pro-linkglobal.com W: www.pro-linkglobal.com
Pro-Link GLOBALTM takes a different approach to corporate global immigration. Our dedication to innovation drives our client’s success. We can help you plan and implement global transfers of employees and their families as well as provide on-site assistance to your company and employees around the globe. 1600+ immigration professionals, 140+ service locations, one common goal, YOU.
Smith Stone Walters is a UK immigration practice.
Smith Stone Walters 1 King Street London EC2V 8AU Contact: James Walters T: +44 (0)208 461 6660 E: james@smithstonewalters.com W: www.smithstonewalters.com
Moving people to the UK is our business. We understand, manage and support corporate immigration strategies, advising our clients on all aspects of nationality and work permit law. We provide a friendly, comprehensive, up-to-date service that only a UK specialist can do.
Cartus Frankland Road Blagrove Swindon SN5 8RS Contact: Nigel Passingham
T: +44 (0)1793 756000
E: trustedguidanceemea@cartus.com W: www.cartus.com
To find out how our greater experience, reach, and hands-on guidance can help your company, visit www. cartus.com; or read our blog at www.cartusblog.com.
James House 27–35 London Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 1JL Contact: Simon Robins T: +44 (0)1635 271 271 E: simon.robins@connells.co.uk W: www.connellsrelocation.co.uk
Connells Relocation has been trading since 2002 and provides a complete menu of UK domestic relocation and international assignment services to our blue chip clients, which include leading PLCs in the banking, energy, retail, telecoms and defence sectors + HMG. We appreciate that both cost and risk reduction are key drivers in employee relocation today.
Relocation Management
Connells – sensitive to people – sensitive to costs
Connells Relocation Services Ltd
Relocation Management
Cartus provides trusted guidance to organisations of all types and sizes who require global relocation solutions. We apply our more than half a century of experience to help our clients with their mobility, outsourcing, consulting, and language and intercultural training needs.
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Relocation Management
HCR Employee Relocation Belvedere House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4HG, United Kingdom
Relocation Management
Contact: Sally Kelly, Business Development Manager, EMEA T: +44 (0)1256 313 780 E: skelly@hcr.co.uk W: www.hcr.co.uk
Mobility Services International (MSI) Thavies Inn House 3–4 Holborn Circus London EC1N 2HA Contact: Elaine Phipps T: +44 (0)207 427 1902 (direct UK) + 1 603 274 9100 (USA) E: emea@msimobility.com W: www.msimobility.com
HCR is a multi-award winning global Relocation Management Company, with its HQ in the UK, a US branch in Florida and a World Connect network of partners providing breakthrough mobility solutions across 149 countries. We constantly strive to ensure every client benefits from our holistic approach to cost containment without losing sight of the individual’s requirements.
MSI is the leading provider of global talent mobility solutions to corporations worldwide. Our holistic approach to global talent mobility addresses both candidate development and the logistics involved in transitioning employees and their families throughout the physical relocation and assignment.
83 Victoria Street London SW1H 0HW Contact: Anna Barker T: +44 (0)203 4639774 or +44 (0)7920 027 658 E: anna.barker@r3location.co.uk W: www.r3location.co.uk
Mulberry House Kembrey Park Swindon Wiltshire SN2 8UY Contact: Alistair Murray, Trevor Janes T: +44 (0)1793 606 527 +44 (0)1793 606 538 E: alistair.murray@sirva.com trevor.janes@sirva.com W: www.sirva.com
Relocation Management
SIRVA Worldwide
SIRVA Worldwide, Inc. is a leading worldwide provider of relocation and moving solutions, providing more than 230,000 relocations per year for corporations, government employees and individual consumers As both a moving and relocation company, SIRVA controls the mobility process from start to finish. No middle man. No hidden costs. No confusion. SIRVA’s family of companies includes Allied, Allied Pickfords, northAmerican and SIRVA Relocation.
Relocation Management
R3Location Limited
With over 25 years’ experience, R3Location is the only Central London based company in the relocation industry that delivers a new approach for organisations moving key executives into London and the South East of England. With offices in St James’s Park, R3Location offers bespoke destination services ranging from pre assignment and home finding support through to ongoing tenancy management and departure support.
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Relocation Management
paragonrelocation.com
paragongeoimmigration.com
Extend Your Reach with Paragon Through our commitment and dedication to global corporate relocation, we have grown to become the premier partner of choice for many corporations throughout the world. In leveraging our 26 year heritage of expertise, Paragon delivers superior relocation experiences to everyone we serve. Renowned as The Best Thinking in Relocation™, Paragon is a trusted leader in the design and management of domestic and international relocation and global assignment services in 150 countries. Services Worldwide EMEA APAC The Americas t: +353.1.811.6630 t: +852.2907.5880 t: +1.972.819.5100 w: paragonrelocation.com e: info@paragonrelocation.com
Hallmark House Rowdell Road Northolt, UB5 6AG Contact: Alastair Carnegie T: +44 (0)208 836 3347 or +44 (0)797 700 8495 E: alastair.carnegie @sterlingrelocation.com W: www.sterlingrelocation.com
Relocation Management
Sterling Relocation
Sterling is a provider of global relocation services. Through our service delivery hubs in EMEA, the Americas and Asia Pacific, we help clients achieve their business goals by alleviating workforce mobility challenges. Sterling is committed to quality and delivering an impeccable service, in every location. Find out more at www.sterlingrelocation.com
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Removals & Storage
Fox International Moving & Storage 10 Somerset Road Cwmbran NP44 1QX Contact: Steve Blackmore T: +44 (0)1633 488 100 E: international@fox-moving.com W: www.fox-moving.com
Unit Q1 Queen Elizabeth Industrial Park Purfleet Bypass West Thurrock, RM19 1NA Contact: Steve Wilkins T: +44 (0)1708 892960 E: international@harrowgreen.com W: www.harrowgreen.com /international-moving/
Harrow Green provides high quality moving services to clients relocating internationally. With 30 years of experience we offer a range of corporate moving services through our network of UK offices and global partners. Harrow Green are members of Worldwide ERC, EuRA, BAR Overseas and FIDI with whom we are accredited to FAIMPlus, the highest level of the worldwide industry’s quality program.
Removals & Storage
Harrow Green International Moving
Fox has 40 years of experience in removals and is FIDI accredited, with several locations around the UK. With trusted agents in most countries, rest assure that all your moving assignments will be handled with care, whether throughout the UK, Europe or Worldwide.
Removals & Storage
Fox offers you and your employees a single point of contact and named coordinators for all your moving assignments.
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Removals & Storage Removals & Storage
• International & Domestic Removals • European Service on our own vehicles • Storage Facilities at all locations throughout the UK • Corporate, Relocation, and Private Momentous, Moving Excellence Clients welcome Locations in Aylesbury, North London, • 5 Locations in UK Mainland and Ireland Carlisle, Gloucestershire, and Belfast, • Fine Art Packing and Northern Ireland Shipping Service Contact: Wendy Smith, Sales Manager • FIDI-FAIM, ISO T: +44 (0)1992 709 172 9001-2008 accredited E: wendy@momentousmoving.com • Members of FIDI, IAM, W: www.momentousmoving.com BAR and EuRA
White & Company Corporate Managed Services Hillsons Rd, Botley Southhampton SO30 2DY Contact: Louis Spies T: +44 (0)1489 774 907 E: l.spies@whiteandcompany.co.uk W: www.whiteandcompany.co.uk
White & Company has been helping people move and relocate for 140 years. Now White Corporate Managed Services provides a complete relocation solution with a whole new range of services. Solutions are tailored to individual requirements, recognising, that every move is unique for the individuals and their families. Companies can select the services they need, or hand the whole process to us to take the strain off busy HR departments.
Heywood Portsmouth Road Cobham Surrey KT11 1BL Contact: Fergus Rose T: +44 (0)1932 869 729 E: frose@acs-schools.com W: www.acs-schools.com
Box 425 Fort Washington P.A., 19034 USA Contact: Elizabeth Sawyer T: +1 (0)215 554 1656 E: elizabeth.sawyer @schoolplacement.com W: www.schoolplacement.com
Schools
Bennett Schoolplacement Worldwide
Provides education placement services, in conjunction with long-range education planning, to relocating families. Highly experienced educators, Bennett consultants offer education expertise in an extremely personalized service. Bennett also provides customized corporate consulting on a range of issues: public vs. private school assessments, education policy, group move advisement, remote location solutions etc.
Schools
ACS International Schools
ACS International Schools enrolls over 3,500 students aged between 2 and 18, from over 70 countries, at three London area campuses in the UK, and at ACS Doha, Qatar, our newest campus. The schools are nonsectarian and co-educational, with both day and boarding available. Student-centered educational programmes are based on American and internationally recognised academic principles and educational practices, and include the IB and Advanced Placement within the UK.
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Schools
We visited most of the other international schools BSB was the school we liked the best.” Brann family from Australia (who chose BSB Primary for their children)
For more information visit
www.britishschool.be
• 1,300 students fro m ages 1-18 yea rs • Approximately 70 nation alities • British-based cur riculum up to age 16 • Frenc h/English bil ua l education ava ilable across eight Yea r Gringoup s (ages 4-13) • On ly school in Be lgium to offer A Lev IB Diploma and BT els, EC • Outstand ing academ ic results • Extraord ina ry choice of extra-curricula r activities
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Schools
The International Community School 21 Star Street London W2 1QB
Schools
Contact: Tejal Patel T: +44 (0)20 7402 0416 E: admissions@ics.uk.net W: www.icschool.co.uk
The International Community School is an independent, International Baccalaureate World School, located in central London. We offer all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP and Diploma) for students aged 3–18, as well as our own specialised programmes for those seeking English language development or support with Special Educational Needs. We are also accredited by the British Council and the National Autistic Society.
ISL Schools in London and Surrey, UK and Doha, Qatar, provide international primary and secondary education with an important addition: modern language learning from an early age integrated into the curriculum. International School of London Group of Schools Old Woking Road, Woking, Surrey GU22 8HY Contact: Heather Mulkey T: +44 (0)1483 750409 E: hmulkey@islschools.org W: www.islschools.org
The result is that our London IB graduates achieve over twice the world average of bilingual diplomas. ISL Schools are co-educational day schools with a friendly, family environment.
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Catholic Day and Boarding School for girls aged 11 to 18
• Experience teaching the IB Diploma for more than 30 years! • Exclusive pre-IB Middle Years Programme • Nurture and support: girls gain excellent results • Places achieved at top Universities worldwide • Scholarships and bursaries available • Multilingualism: up to 9 languages taught • Internationalism: over 40 nationalities, yet one shared mission • All faiths welcome Please contact: admissions@marymountlondon.com www.marymountlondon.com Tel: 020 8949 0571 George Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7PE.
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St Edmund’s is a distinctive and historic boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 3 – 18 that provides a lively, challenging education in a nurturing environment. St Edmund’s School Canterbury St Thomas Hill Canterbury Kent CT2 8HU
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Contact: Amanda Selmon T: +44 (0)1227 475 601 E: admissions@stedmunds.org.uk W: www.stedmunds.org.uk
Academic standards are set high and there are many inspiring extra-curricular opportunities. The school is located on a beautiful site overlooking the vibrant city of Canterbury with easy access to London.
Located on a beautiful 46-acre campus close to London, TASIS England fosters academic and personal growth in a welcoming community for students from 50 nations. TASIS The American School in England Coldharbour Lane, Thorpe Surrey TW20 8TE Contact: Karen House T: +44 (0)1932 582 316 E: ukadmissions@tasisengland.org W: www.tasisengland.org
The School offers the IB Diploma, the American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement courses, and an ESL programme to co-ed day (ages 3-18) and boarding (ages 14-18) students. Graduates progress to top universities worldwide.
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