Stuart & Elayne

We too are now extremely worried about education after reading the many concerns and problems lots of you seem to have experienced.  It has certainly given us even more food for thought! We are in the process of buying a property close to Lectoure in the Gers with the intention of making the permanent move in July 2005.  We have a 17yr old daughter who will have just completed her A Levels here in the UK.  She is coming with us for her gap year with contingency plans all prepared for the following year.  Our concern is our 11 yr old son who will be entering the French school system.  He is having french lessons both at school and privately so hopefully will have some conversational skills at least.  Does anyone have any information, recommendations or experiences regarding the schools in the area?  We would really appreciate any help, guidance, tips, advice....anything in fact!  We would also be interested to know if there are any other English children of a similar age in the area as this may smooth the transfer somewhat.