Ten things to know about school in France

 

There are four tiers of school in France, Maternelle (nursery 4-6 years), Primaire (primary 6-11 years), College (secondary 11-15 years), Lycée (sixth form 15-18 years) The majority of children in France go to their local and usually closest primary and secondary school which are state funded and controlled Private education only . . . → Read More: Ten things to know about school in France

Real life story – growing up in France

This week I am delighted to have a guest blogger. I know for many of my clients, one of their biggest worries about moving to France is how their children will cope with the upheaval. Well, it is half term here in France and so it seems an appropriate time to hear . . . → Read More: Real life story – growing up in France

Children should get out more…

…this is according to television presenter Kate Humble who is leading a campaign to get children back in touch with nature – and I couldn’t agree more. Of course, most of us realize that it is better for children to be outside in the fresh air with space to run around . . . → Read More: Children should get out more…