Sun, 8 November 2009
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The choice of school for your bilingual, bicultural child depends on a long list of factors, including their general scholastic aptitude, the length of your stay in France, plus your address and your budget. Here is a selection of well-known schools from ages 2-18, plus where to get more information. |
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But there are also many reasons to opt for bilingual education, including the need to keep your child on a curriculum comparable to what they'll return to in your home country or simply because you want them to socialise with other international children like themselves.
For many, an international section in a French public school is a good compromise; while the French curriculum is state-funded, some international sections are tuition-based. See our Guide to the French education system for more explanation.
PRIVATE BILINGUAL SCHOOLS
In the Paris Area
The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris
American School of Paris
(Ages 4-18)
41 rue Pasteur
92210 Saint Cloud
01 41 12 82 82
www.asparis.org
British School of Paris Junior School
(Ages 4-10)
Chemin du Mur du Parc
78380 Bougival
01 39 69 78 21
www.bsparis.net
British School of Paris Senior School
(Ages 11-18)
38 quai de l'Ecluse
78290 Croissy sur Seine
01 34 80 45 90
www.bsparis.net
Our expert Steven Grover delves into the murky waters of French healthcare for expats and asks how recent changes affect them?
Tax and estate planning figure prominently in the list of priorities of many financially secure expatriate residents of France.
From Gaelic clubs to Canadian Alumni organisations, there is bound to be an English-speaking club for you in France.
This is what you need to consider when making an early choice between purchasing or renting accommodation in France.
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