Used for both domestic and international assignments. The programme is designed to introduce clients and their families to the community in which they will be living, familiarise them with their new community and provide an effective method for gaining an understanding of the physical and cultural environment of their host city. This programme includes an introduction into local activities, social, cultural and business organizations. The programmes provide all of the essential information necessary to fulfil daily living and working needs. Area orientation programmes take place as soon as possible after the family arrives in the host location to establish residence.