How do I become an expat in the UK?

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on 16 Apr 2016

In my country the education system is starting to failing. I have two young children, and I want them to have the best education they can get. As I have been reading, children of expats can attend public school. Can someone please help me with this. Thanks

Anonymous (not verified) on 20 Apr 2016 - 13:33

Hi Shantalie, thanks for responding. My reason for moving would be to give my children a chance at a better education. A better life for them and myself. I have been job hunting online, with no success yet.

Anonymous (not verified) on 20 Apr 2016 - 13:38

I did do some reading on that page, I am within the age bracket to qualify for the work visa, BUT the hard part is getting a job.... and a sponsor... Even if I have to pay for my airfare I don't mind as long as i get a job.

Anonymous (not verified) on 20 Apr 2016 - 16:24

I know that UK immigration policy is quite strict, so be ready for a long process of collecting all necessary documents. But it's worth it

Anonymous (not verified) on 20 Apr 2016 - 10:42

Hi Juliana,

You are right - if an expat is legally resident in the UK, then their children can receive a free state school education (public school in the UK is a private school elsewhere!).

What would your reason be for moving to the UK? Would you be able to secure a job in the UK?

Read more on the Visas for the UK page.

Shantalie

Anonymous (not verified) on 21 Apr 2016 - 08:01

Hi Juliana,

What is your skill set? Whereabouts in the UK would you consider moving?

Shantalie

Anonymous (not verified) on 21 Apr 2016 - 14:27

Hi Shantalie, Thank you for taking time to respond to my questions I really appreciate it. My skill set; Pre School Teaching, Clerical work and I dabbled a bit in Psychology. As to where exactly I would consider moving... am not sure, I've never been to England, so I don't know much about where to stay. I do have a friend living in West Midlands. I figured I'd settle in the area where the job is.

Anonymous (not verified) on 26 Apr 2016 - 17:33

The state schools in England leave too much to be desired. Most have waiting lists, most have non-english speaking pupils which takes all the teachers attentions and others are children with special needs. The system is only geared to stressful testing of children from 5-16 and many children have mental health issues from it. After 10 years experience my daughter has left school for home education. Its very very difficult to settle financially and get a house in the West Midlands unless you have loads of money to buy, average house price £260,000 in half decent area. Rentals start around £700 but with no credit record you wont get one. Birmingham is also crime ridden where ever you go. Real life is not what people imagine but tough and even the English cant survive it. I would say think again.

danilo.marche on 6 Dec 2016 - 10:48

I'm planning to move to Birmingham where I recently applied for a job in the IT business. The gross income will be 55K GBP. Is it enough to live there for a family of 4 people? Is it roughly around 3200 GBP monthly, right? Thanks a lot. D

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