Finding a new school near your new house might be a traumatic experience, Relocation Estimate offers you some valuable tips in order to get over this experience:

• First thing to consider is whether your kids will join a private independent school or a local government school.
• You might need your kid’s current school to recommend some schools in the area surrounding your new house.
• Contact those schools, ask them to send you some information, brochure and arrange a meeting with them.
• You may use the internet to visit school listings; those are great way to find out good schools.
• Collect recommendations from parents, it is always the best way to make a decision.

Things to consider:

• A school nearer to your house is better than one which is miles away.
• Let your kids have a say in the decision you’ll take. Take them with you when you visit schools, their first impression is always good.
• When appointing your meeting with the principal, try to avoid doing it late in the evening. You should see the daily operation of the school and have a first impression on the students.
• Check the facilities of the school such as libraries and sports arenas.

After choosing a school:

• It is very important to introduce your kids to some of the teachers, having a familiar face at the school often helps during the first weeks of school.
• Make a list of the items your kids will need for school and purchase them few weeks before so your kids can get accustomed to those.
• Check for previous school records which are needed for the new school. Make sure that they are all sent properly.
•  In case your kid take medication, let your teachers know.
• Show your kid the route to school, and make sure he can go by himself.
• It’s always safer to pick up your kids by yourself some day, make a clear plan what to do in case you’re late.