The Overseas Education and Supportability Team (OEST) are a specialist team within Defence Children's Services (DCS) and provides professional information, advice and guidance for service personal and eligible MOD civilians regarding the education of their children in overseas locations. OEST also provides educational advice and support for overseas commands and DCS schools and settings.

This team coordinates the educational supportability assessment process for overseas postings, in respect of children with Special Educational Needs and those for whom parents have selected Elective Home Education.

You can contact the OEST by emailing [email protected].

Each of these teams consist of qualified professional Education Advisers, Team Advisers and administrators.

Overseas Learning and student funding for a UK based distance learning course is now available to ensure Service personnel and their families are not disadvantaged whilst serving overseas. 

FIND OUT MORE: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/education-overseas-for-service-children