Thomas

Thanks for this. Yes our family is pretty global (mixed nationalities) so many of us have experience moving between different languages/cultures. We currently live in a semirural area in the US so while I’m not blasé about the challenges for the kids I think it will be an improvement for our family as far as gun violence, healthcare etc goes. My reference to Limoges was because if it was worth it it’s not too far for us to consider but if at all possible I’d love the kids to immerse. Anyway, we are 8-10 months off the actual move and at the early stages of planning everything and would love to hear more about experiences within the various systems there to help personalize the online research. Thanks again.

Thanks, I appreciate the input! We would definitely welcome the option of an English speaking school but not sure if the Limoges area has such available, anyone with inside info on this? I understand there’s a state secondary school in Limoges with an international section but I’m not sure what that entails exactly? Both are very academic kids so far but I fear their US public education won’t hold up against the same in France. And of course there will be setbacks with the adjustment to different system. We’re hoping they can have intensive language lessons here and then arrive several months before the school year starts. We parents do speak French but we’re UK educated so there is much that we will be unfamiliar with. Also, would the 11 yr old with a Dec birthday go into collège from a different system or more likely stay back at primary her first year? If necessary we will go with a private school but from what I understand that won’t necessarily provide the difference that we need...

Hi all, hoping for some advice on schools in la creuse : some background, we are a dual nationality Brit/US family and we’re planning to move to close to La Souterraine from the US next year to a property my in-laws bought but no longer use. We have two daughters who will be 11 and 14 by then and I’m interested in any advice regarding their schooling. I guess they would both be going to collège at the age though they will have limited French (currently none but planning on lessons here). Anyone with similar experiences and/or info on schools in the area? Thank you!