Expat Education Expert Becky Grappo, Founder, RNG International

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Expat Education Expert Becky Grappo, Founder, RNG International

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Jul 15, 2017

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In this podcast we talk to expat education expert Becky Grappo about the challenges of international education and how to find the right school for your child abroad.

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Jul 15, 2017

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Expat experiences, information and advice for anyone moving or living abroad. Visit Expat Focus at expatfocus.com for more.

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What Expats Need To Know Before Moving To The Czech Republic: If you could start your life abroad all over again, what would you do differently? What would you prepare better for, and what mistakes would you avoid making? Trainer and stand-up comedian Carmine Rodi moved from a small town in southern Italy to... by Expat Focus
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International Currency Transfers - Will Hewitson, FC Exchange: Will Hewitson, Senior Partnerships Manager at FC Exchange, talks to Expat Focus about how to get a great rate on currency transfers, and moving your money abroad with confidence. by Expat Focus
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Learning Foreign Languages - Sarah Cole, John Murray Learning: Sarah Cole from John Murray Learning talks to Expat Focus about learning foreign languages. by Expat Focus
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6 Things To Know About Having A Baby In The Netherlands: Bec Holmes moved to a village in the Austrian mountains, where she fell in love with a Dutchman and relocated to the Netherlands. After a few years, marriage happened, and then she became pregnant. The first pregnancy is daunting for any woman, but... by Expat Focus
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Expat Mental Health - Vickie Skorji, Tell Japan: Vickie Skorji from Tell Japan talks to Carlie about the challenges of moving abroad and their impact on mental health. by Expat Focus
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Educating Children Abroad - Rebecca Grappo, RNG International Educational Consultants: Rebecca Grappo from RNG International Educational Consultants talks to Expat Focus about moving abroad with children. by Expat Focus
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How To Avoid Disaster With The US Tax Code - Anthony Parent From IRS Medic: Anthony Parent from talks to Carlie about the US tax system and how it affects expats. by Expat Focus
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3 Common Legal Challenges For British Expats: Did you know that the country you choose to divorce in can directly impact what assets you’re left with? Or that being an unmarried expat couple is a legal issue in some countries? Do you know how the laws of the country you’re living in apply to... by Expat Focus
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How To Integrate Into Life In Switzerland: Living in Switzerland? British expat Catherine Nelson-Pollard has some tips to help you settle in. by Expat Focus
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Renovating And Running A Guest House In France: Want to run your own guest house in France but not sure what it'd really be like? Listen to our latest podcast. by Expat Focus
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A Guide To US Expat Accounts - Tom Zachystal, Individual Asset Management: Tom Zachystal from Individual Asset Management talks to Expat Focus about some of the financial challenges US expats should consider by Expat Focus
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Relocating Your Pets Abroad - Bethany Tucker, PetRelocation.com: Bethany Tucker from PetRelocation.com talks to Expat Focus about how to move abroad with your animals. by Expat Focus
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Robin Pascoe of ExpatExpert.com: In this episode we speak to Robin Pascoe of ExpatExpert.com about the joys and challenges of expat parenting. Robin is a well known expat author who aims to help families make the most of living, working and raising children abroad. Robin's books are... by Expat Focus
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Expat Author and Blogger Toni Hargis: We talk to expat author, blogger and Expat Focus columnist Toni Hargis about her writing career and what it takes to make a living in the world of expatriate books and blogs as a British expat living in the USA. by Expat Focus
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How The Danish Healthcare System Works: Moving to Denmark? Melanie Haynes has some useful advice about healthcare. by Expat Focus
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Casey Bahr, American Expat Blogger In Costa Rica: Casey writes part-time on a variety of topics, including his family's move and their ongoing adventures in Costa Rica, chronicled in his blog, . In addition, he authors two other blogs and contributes articles to Hubpages about do-it-yourself... by Expat Focus
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Why American Expats' US Brokerage Accounts Are Being Closed: Guest hosts Claudine Gindel and Anthony Parent at talk to Tom Zachystal, founder of and Expat Focus partner, about why US brokerage accounts of Americans abroad are being closed down. Learn more about IRS Medic at and follow their Parental Advisory... by Expat Focus
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Dominican Republic Blogger, Lindsay de Feliz: British expat blogger Lindsay de Feliz talks to Expat Focus about life in the Dominican Republic, her blog yoursaucepans.blogspot.com and her upcoming book. by Expat Focus
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What You Should Know About UK And EU Citizens’ Rights After Brexit: In this week's podcast, we talked to Daniel Tetlow about how Brexit might affect expats. by Expat Focus
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Choosing The Right French Visa For You: Is your dream to live, or continue living, in France? It is possible as a non-EU citizen, without needing to get married or become a student to make it happen. American Allison Lounes lives in France. She runs the website , and she helps people... by Expat Focus
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How An Amsterdam Workshop Is Providing An Entry Point For Expats: In our latest podcast episode, we talk to Remco about how they help expats to gain insider knowledge of their local area. by Expat Focus
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UK Expat Tax Specialist Oliver Heslop: In this podcast we talk to Oliver Heslop to get his expert advice on expat UK taxation matters. by Expat Focus
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Expat Education Expert Becky Grappo, Founder, RNG International: In this podcast we talk to expat education expert Becky Grappo about the challenges of international education and how to find the right school for your child abroad. by Expat Focus
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What You Should Know About Applying For An Australian Partner Visa: Visas can be an unwelcome, overwhelming necessity when you fall in love with someone from another country. This was the case for Australian Emma O’Neill-Sandham and her English partner Rich, when they decided they wanted to move from the UK to... by Expat Focus
24 min listen
How One Glaswegian Café Is Supporting Refugee And Migrant Women: If you’re a member of one of the Expat Focus forums or Facebook groups, or in any international community group for that matter, you’ve likely seen a discussion around the term ‘expat’ and how it’s used. What makes one group of people... by Expat Focus
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US Expat Tiffany Parks Talks About Her Decision To Move Abroad: Guest host Katy Sewall from the Bittersweet Life podcast talks to her co-host Tiffany Parks in Rome about her decision to move abroad. by Expat Focus
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Foreign Exchange Currency Broker Simon Hilton: In this podcast we talk to Simon Hilton about foreign exchange and currency transfer issues for expats sending money abroad. by Expat Focus
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Michael Barrett of AmericanExpatinFrance.com: We speak to Michael Barrett, an American expat who has settled in France and now runs the blog AmericanExpatinFrance.com to help other expats. This interview gives us a unique insight into the problems and differences between the US and France as well... by Expat Focus
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What You Need To Know About Expat Life In Costa Rica: Samantha and her husband moved to Costa Rica a while ago, and they have some tips for new expats there! by Expat Focus
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5 Things To Consider Before Moving To Peru: Moving to Peru? Alan La Rue has some advice for would-be expats. by Expat Focus
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Expat Education Expert Becky Grappo, Founder, RNG International

Expat Education Expert Becky Grappo, Founder, RNG International

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