Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

One of the greatest concerns parents have when facing an international move is "What schooling will be available to my child? Will my child be disadvantaged academically as a result of this move?" (26) ______ this fear is certainly strongest in families moving overseas for the first time, even those (27) ______ may be more experienced often have concerns about their children's education.

Dr. Ernest Mannino, Director of the State Department's Office of Overseas Schools, and Dr. Keith Miller, Deputy Director of the office, spoke candidly about some of the common concerns parents have regarding the education of their children. Dr. Mannino and Dr. Miller (28) ______ parents against making assumptions about their children's education. To make an educated choice, parents need to think through schooling issues and to research post schools as far in advance of a move as possible.

Children who are internationally mobile have many choices of schools to attend. In most major cities, there are schools (29) _______ on the U.S., French, German, and British systems. (30) ______ parents also choose to become their children's teachers through home education. Which school is appropriate for your child is an individual decision based on many factors.