Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Advice for families on the move

At a Families in Global Transition conference, a 17-year-old is an inspiring example of what can become of the children who grow up overseas.

This year's Families in Global Transition conference attracted over 200 delegates. Many were in the business of providing relocation services and support to transitioning families. Many were part of those families.

I recently attended the 11th annual Families in Global Transition (FIGT) conference – an idea which was first planned at a kitchen table in Indianapolis. Read more...

Tuesday, 12 May 2009

French TGV operator goes kid friendly on 2 routes

During the summer months, families with kids can take advantage of special kid-friendly TGV trains on their Paris-Marseille and Paris-Montpellier routes.

Once on board, kids will be entertained by characters from Disneyland Paris, and all children will receive a goodie bag. Kids will also be able to borrow portable DVD players, gaming consoles, books and comics.

In total, 4400 seats are put on sale for each train, with tickets for children under 12 going for a nice 60% off their normal price. Read the rest of the article here.


Monday, 11 May 2009

A guide to choosing an international school

Alicia's first day at school

Expat parents can feel overwhelmed when it comes to selecting the best school for their child. Here are a few useful tips on finding the right fit.

When it comes down to it, most of us want the same basic things for our children.

We want them to be safe, happy, to have friends, to do the right thing, to learn something about themselves and the world around them, and to have the best possible future beyond childhood.


Read the rest of the article here.

Monday, 20 April 2009

Collège Privé de la Sainte-Famille, Montpellier - European Section

I've just found another school in Montpellier that offers other language learning...

La Sainte-Famille
10, place Roger-Salengro, BP 61125, 34008 Montpellier Cedex 1,
Tél : 04.67.92.81.75, Fax : 04.67.58.60.44

stefamille.ecole-college@wanadoo.fr

Directeur : M. BERNON.

280 pupils

formations : Classes de la 6e à la 3e - 1re langue vivante : Anglais - Seconde langue vivante : Espagnol - Options : Latin (5e, 4e et 3e), Découverte professionnelle 3 heures.
Informatique, Internet - Clubs : Théâtre, EPS, Photo, Danse.
Suivi personnalisé.

Ambiance familiale - Dimension humaine.

• accueil : Établissement mixte (sous contrat d'association) - Externat - Demi-pension. Accueil à 7 h 30 et Études surveillées de 16 h 30 à 18 h 15.


Monday, 13 April 2009

Reading for little kids...

Libraries in Montpellier do a lot of reading sessions for little ones... starting from 0 to 3 years... and older...

All the sessions are detailed here - different times and days of the week....

Tuesday, 24 March 2009

Places to go

Thank you to Caroline from Angloinfo for pointing out the website www.dehorslespetits.net.

Monday, 23 March 2009

American International section in September 2009 at Lycée Jules Guesde in Montpellier

Dear Members, friends, supporters,

The opening of an American section to the Internationa Option of the Baccalauréat at the Lycée Jules Guesde (previously Mas de Tesse) has been confirmed for September 2009. After years of efforts we are very happy to reach this goal which could not have been achieved without you and your renewed support.
  • Open Doors at Jules Guesde on Saturday March 21 (9am-12pm). More details on http://www.julesguesde.fr/spip.php?rubrique76
  • Opening is for students entering Seconde next September
  • Monday March 23, our association plans to hand M. SCHROTZENBERGER, Proviseur at J. Guesde, the completed pre-registration forms received so far
There is still time to complete and return the attached pre-registration form to ieam-outbound@wanadoo.fr (or mail hard copies to 140 rue de Jausserand, 34000 Montpellier) for all school levels (maternelle, primaire, collège, and lycée). This will back up our request to extend the opening of the American section at all school levels in the Académie of Montpellier.
Feel free to transfer this information to all people likely to be interested. the following link will provide you with plenty of details on international sections: http://www.fdei.org/#FR&hp.
Thank you again for your contribution to this success.

Best regards,
Nathalie Modjeska
IEAM Outbound