The Valencia area certainly has the schools that we would be looking at, any areas around there that people would recommend?

thanks

Sorry, gonna sidetrack you Arsnlno1,

Look up Cadiz province. Many towns have the schools you are looking for, great beaches, countryside etc. Expats can be found in larger and smaller groups throughout the towns and villages and Jerez airport has flights to Madrid. Seville is an hour away or you could use Gibraltar which is also an hour away from Jerez de la Frontera.

Good luck & happy hunting

Thanks for starting this thread, Arsnlno1, as your circumstances are very like mine (leaving the Granite City for Spain, but rotating job in oil).

We've also decided on Valenica, and plan to rent for a while to find where is best for us all (or if kids even like the place).

This has already answered a few of the questions that I had knocking around my noggin.

Sorry, dinnae let me take things off topic.

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Please let me know if you need any further help.

Rosemary

Same situation as us too. We're thinking of moving to Spain too. We're Uk expats- been living in Thailand for 9 years. Husband on rigs. Interesting about all the diff. areas. What I would really like to know is if anyone can tell us about good international (not local) schools. Would really appreciate it- after living here for years I don't believe school websites.

As Concierge for the Spanish section of BE I would like to say hello and welcome.

BE is a very large expat website, so if you have problems finding your way around we have concierges who will try to direct you. The moderators for the Spanish forums are Mitzyboy and Fred James, moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderador who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge of the issues of living in Spain. At the top of the page you will find a quirkily named thread called Free Beer which is full of important and useful information. Hope you enjoy your time participating in the forums.

Please let me know if you need any further help.

Rosemary

Marbella area has lots of good schools with good results and international communities.

This is a little off topic

Dude ,
Am fae Buckie and lived in Malta for 8 years flying all over the place from the North Sea to Papua New Guinea ....... I can get a flight to Dubai everyday o the week then get a connecting flight no problem

Jist mak sure Spain is the right place min

GOOD LUCK