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Thanks Cathy I have heard as many good stories as bad when it comes to intergrating children to education in France. I think alot comes down to luck with the teachers they get. It dosn't put me off, don't worry. My daughter would be going into 3eme though because of her age. She would already be one year behind where she was in NZ and if we put her back into 4eme then she will be 2 years behind. I am seriously looking at the International School in Aix-eu- Provence where they have a choice of doing these exams in the French system or the British system. I need to take a visit to the school and talk some more with the person in charge of the admissions. He has been very helpful so far and is English. I still want to research any other schools in the whole area.

Thankyou Lollie It is encouraging to know your son coped at 14 with the transition. I truly believe it is down to the indvidual child and the teachers they get. You read some really awful stories about how some students are treated by teachers.What type of school did you put your son into when you got to France and did he know any french before arriving here? Thanks Kate

Hello We are looking at a move to the area of Nimes from Valbonne, Cote d'Azur. We have 2 daughters aged 10 & 14. My 10 year old is still at an age where she could go into a French school and after a few months will be able to cope. Have had alot of discussion with Anglo parents in this area about this. We have a very large Anglo population here. My 14 year old is a different matter though. Too old to expect to be thrown into a fully french school unless it has a F.L.E. class available. We have been looking at the International school in Aix-eu- provence which sounds very promising although quite a distance to travel each day. If anyone knows of any schools closer to Nimes that offer a F.L.E class or  a good bilingual system then I would appreciate some contact details. Thanks