British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: Sylsmum
Showing results 1 to 25 of 53
Search took 0.03 seconds.
Forum: Italy
Oct 19th 2014, 3:09 am
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Special needs support for toddlers

There is supposed to be a good Early Years setting I have heard of in Florence called 'the Canadian garden'
Forum: Al Fresco
Oct 19th 2014, 2:55 am
Replies: 3,108
Views: 251,742
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Moans, groans, grunts and wheezes...

She's just jealous, Lorna !
Forum: Italy
Oct 19th 2014, 2:51 am
Replies: 2,578
Views: 287,379
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

As an Early Years teacher, what makes me laugh is that the Italians have never heard of the so - called 'Reggio system' so hyped up amongst educational professionals in the UK ! People in the UK...
Forum: Italy
Oct 19th 2014, 2:41 am
Replies: 2,578
Views: 287,379
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

My experience is that Materna & Elementare (Nursery & Primary) are fine, my son learned a lot & was happy. However in 3 years of Media (11 - 14) he has been happy socially but has learned very...
Forum: Italy
Oct 19th 2014, 2:22 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,943
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Italian Old Recipes

I have a great book called 'Specialità d'Italia' pubblished by Culinaria Konemann, ISBN 978 3 8331 3449 4, it's an amazing book I saw in English in a London library years ago, then recently found it...
Forum: Italy
Oct 19th 2014, 2:15 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,793
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Anyone here living near Lago iseo

I am a teacher who lives in Botticino, a village east of Brescia. Took my bike on the train to Iseo in September, one Sunday with my son, 13, we had a lovely day !
Forum: Italy
Oct 19th 2014, 2:12 am
Replies: 19
Views: 26,074
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: LIVING IN LAKE GARDA

Hi Sarah
I am a teacher living in Botticino, not much time, but it might be good to meet, though I do not drive.
I love cycling too, but am slow & not a pro !
Forum: Italy
Oct 19th 2014, 2:06 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,029
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Teaching in Italy

I have taught in 2 such schools in the last 5 years. Generally they are looking for QTS teachers with experience. The above info is not accurate. Generally hours would be 8 or 8.30 to 4.30, term time...
Forum: Italy
Jul 10th 2014, 10:50 am
Replies: 2,578
Views: 287,379
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Great to hear other people's experiences, thanks ! What I now need to know is whether we are likely to encounter similar negative experiences in Superiore, know it's hard to generalize, or is the...
Forum: Italy
Jul 9th 2014, 8:40 am
Replies: 2,578
Views: 287,379
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Thanks for the helpful reply. I know a bit about how it all works and have several Italian friends who are teachers. Is your son British & was he born in Italy or at what age did he come ?
My son...
Forum: Italy
Jul 8th 2014, 10:19 am
Replies: 67
Views: 8,527
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: What would you suggest for living: Italy or UK?

Property prices in London will not crash, get real, there is so much demand for property in London due to a population / baby boom.
Prices in Greater London, eg .the RM postcodes ARE accessible. Do...
Forum: Italy
Jul 8th 2014, 9:20 am
Replies: 1,457
Views: 303,436
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: The Comfort Zone. Favourite food, drinks, where to buy, and recipes.

If you live in a largish town check out the Asian & African shops, often near stations, you can often find Ribena, Marmite, PG Tips, Heinz products, corned beef, real shortbread etc.
Forum: Italy
Jul 8th 2014, 9:06 am
Replies: 30
Views: 4,603
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Moving To Bergamo

2 years in Emilia Romagna & 2 years in Lombardy.
Forum: Italy
Jul 8th 2014, 8:55 am
Replies: 20
Views: 10,501
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Help with finding International Schools in Salerno, Italy

Are you talking about retired people ?
I don't think there are SIGNIFICANT numbers of INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN anywhere except in largish cities. My point is that International And...
Forum: Italy
Jul 8th 2014, 8:47 am
Replies: 30
Views: 4,603
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Moving To Bergamo

Let's say there are advantages & disadvantages .....it's an experience.
Don't worry about your residency, bank etc, it should be fairly straightforward once you have your contract in place. NB...
Forum: Italy
Jul 8th 2014, 2:35 am
Replies: 20
Views: 10,501
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Help with finding International Schools in Salerno, Italy

Did you know there is a new international School in Brindisi ? And a bilingual school in Mesoraca (Crotone) ? Not exactly 'ex -pat territory' !
Some people seem to be extraordinarily arrogant about...
Forum: Italy
Jul 8th 2014, 2:35 am
Replies: 20
Views: 10,501
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Help with finding International Schools in Salerno, Italy

Did you know there is a new international School in Brindisi ? And a bilingual school in Mesoraca (Crotone) ? Not exactly 'ex -pat territory' !
Some people seem to be extraordinarily arrogant about...
Forum: Italy
Jul 8th 2014, 2:32 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,167
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Advice for a British Cit. and a non- EU cit. moving to Italy

Super, thanks for this! I am a UK teacher resident in Italy with my son age 13 whilst my Nigerian husband I has been in London. Very helpful !
Forum: Italy
Jul 7th 2014, 9:20 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 10,501
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Help with finding International Schools in Salerno, Italy

Because of the threat of extortion & corruption, not because people don't want them.
Forum: Italy
Jul 6th 2014, 8:46 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 10,501
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Help with finding International Schools in Salerno, Italy

Really don't agree with this. I work in an International School, we only have one family who are NOT Italian ! So no, International Schools don't need to be in a location with an 'International...
Forum: Italy
Jul 6th 2014, 8:22 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 8,902
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Choosing a School in Italy

I am a teacher in an International School and have a son age 13 in an ordinary state school in a village in Lombardy. My son is doing ok, but only because he came here age 9. I am undecided whether...
Forum: Italy
Jul 6th 2014, 8:03 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 10,501
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Help with finding International Schools in Salerno, Italy

Please do read Lorna at Vicenza's contribution about schools (4th July) . If your children are 11 & 12 they may find Italian schools very dull compared to UK ones & quickly become demotivated. A lot...
Forum: Italy
Jul 6th 2014, 7:56 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 8,527
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: What would you suggest for living: Italy or UK?

Economically you are better off all round in the UK. Upminster is actually still very pleasant, and with excellent travel links. There is lots of work in the London area, and property prices and...
Forum: Italy
Jul 5th 2014, 10:17 am
Replies: 2,578
Views: 287,379
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Has anyone had experience of the followings 'scuole superiori' : linguistico, artistico or alberghiera ?
My son is going in 3a media but we need to start investigating.
Forum: Italy
Jul 5th 2014, 10:11 am
Replies: 20
Views: 10,501
Posted By Sylsmum

Re: Help with finding International Schools in Salerno, Italy

It depends on how old the children are. If they are Primary School or younger, I would definitely recommend putting them in ordinary Italian State schools. They are excellent up to the age of 11 from...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 53
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Your Privacy Choices

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.