Moving to St Pierre la Mer/Narbonne

[panther]

Hi all,

My family and I are moving to St Pierre la Mer at the end of August, from Ireland. Unfortunately, we have yet to organise schooling for our two children (aged 10 and nearly 7)...the move has been very last minute based on my job.

I was just wondering if there is anyone on these boards who are familiar with the area and can give advice on when/where/who we should be talking to, to get our kids in school for the coming academic year.

Also, any feedback on the area in general would be great....we really know nothing about it. Oh...by the way none of us really speak French...unless I can stir up suppressed memories of my O-level French class.

Thanks in advance for any advice you can give,

Best,

Tim.

[Tourangelle]

Sounds like a potentially difficult situation for your children.  As you are moving for your job, is this not being organised for you?  Schools are shut now, and will not reopen until August, sometime after the 15th.  You can make enquiries about primary schools at the town hall (mairie). Meanwhile, I think the best advice is to read this section of the forum, and start the whole family on French lessons.