Alicante move
Dec 26th 2018 | 8:13 pm
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Alicante move
hello, my partner and I are seriously considering moving to Alicante (surrounding areas) in the new year with our 6 year old daughter. We visited in the summer but stayed in Elche which I wasn’t a fan of.
I was wondering if anyone could offer and advice, I want my daughter to go to an English school and have friends. Where are there other expats? What are the best schools and areas to live ?
Thank you in advance.
I was wondering if anyone could offer and advice, I want my daughter to go to an English school and have friends. Where are there other expats? What are the best schools and areas to live ?
Thank you in advance.
Dec 26th 2018 | 8:32 pm
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Re: Alicante move
hello, my partner and I are seriously considering moving to Alicante (surrounding areas) in the new year with our 6 year old daughter. We visited in the summer but stayed in Elche which I wasn’t a fan of.
I was wondering if anyone could offer and advice, I want my daughter to go to an English school and have friends. Where are there other expats? What are the best schools and areas to live ?
Thank you in advance.
I was wondering if anyone could offer and advice, I want my daughter to go to an English school and have friends. Where are there other expats? What are the best schools and areas to live ?
Thank you in advance.
If this is a 'forever' move then your daughter would be better in a state school.
Will you be requiring work?
Dec 26th 2018 | 10:04 pm
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Re: Alicante move
This question has been asked so many times before.
What is a good area for some will not suit others. Apart from living close to other ex Pats and an international school, what are your requirements?
There are good international schools in Montesenos and Cuidad Quesada.
What is a good area for some will not suit others. Apart from living close to other ex Pats and an international school, what are your requirements?
There are good international schools in Montesenos and Cuidad Quesada.
Dec 27th 2018 | 1:37 am
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Re: Alicante move
i would be wanting an English school as my daughter will be almost 7 so not speaking Spanish would be difficult and she would struggle to settle id presume.
also no I would not be requiring work.
Dec 27th 2018 | 1:38 am
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i was simple looking for recommendations on areas I would of been and visited myself before agreeing to see if I like it for myself of course.
Dec 27th 2018 | 1:57 am
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Even at 7 she would certainly NOT struggle. My children were the same age when we arrived and they did fine - don't worry. Far better for her in the long run as she would make so many more Spanish friends at a local school.
Dec 27th 2018 | 5:13 am
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Dec 27th 2018 | 6:55 am
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Re: Alicante move
mommy_moving, What was it about Elche that prevented you becoming a fan of the place?
Dec 27th 2018 | 7:15 am
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I liked the area for a holiday. Quiet, peaceful place. However it was a really Spanish community didn’t meet any English while there. Not to much to do in the local area we stayed at. I just want somewhere slightly more lively, integrated etc. I live in the city and don’t want a complete change to that.
Dec 28th 2018 | 12:02 am
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Re: Alicante move
Lots going on with Brits. in my new area.Have sent you a PM regarding my experience with private schooling versus state.
