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Re: Thinking of moving to spain and have some questions.
Originally Posted by JLFS
(Post 9983801)
with 6 months Spanish lessons in the UK, there will be practically no chance of your children being able to keep up in a Spanish state school.
It is tough enough changing schools at 12 or thereabouts, but in a different language it would be really awfull. Most 12 year old who start state school, usally end up being niether fish or fowl so to speak, and dont often pick up the language due to the fact that they usually mix socially with other native English speakers, watch British tv, as that easily available in Spain, and that the people that the associate with out of school will most probably be other expats. And in places like Cabo Riog, even more so. If you look at a later post, after receiving advice we have decided on International school but thanks. Lesley |
Re: Thinking of moving to spain and have some questions.
My two went to an international school in Benalmadena. an excellent school! It cost 600€ a month each + books (around 500€ per year each) and uniforms etc. Actually when we first arrived my daughter, who was 10 at the time went to a spanish primary school where she was bullied by the other english kids, so we moved her to a Spanish secondary school, which she liked but at the time she was very anti spanish, refused to learn the language and refused to do the work - in the end she started playing truant so we put her into the international school where my son was. She flourished and loved it. Most international schools follow the British curriculum, but also teach alot of spanish. there are usually many nationalities in these schools and in my sons class of around 20 kids, there were only 3 British and lots of "other" nationalities, which I felt was brilliant. Heres the official list of schools in Spain
http://www.nabss.org/index.php/en/about-us/introduction Jo xxx |
Re: Thinking of moving to spain and have some questions.
Originally Posted by jojojojojo
(Post 9983929)
My two went to an international school in Benalmadena. an excellent school! It cost 600€ a month each + books (around 500€ per year each) and uniforms etc. Actually when we first arrived my daughter, who was 10 at the time went to a spanish primary school where she was bullied by the other english kids, so we moved her to a Spanish secondary school, which she liked but at the time she was very anti spanish, refused to learn the language and refused to do the work - in the end she started playing truant so we put her into the international school where my son was. She flourished and loved it. Most international schools follow the British curriculum, but also teach alot of spanish. there are usually many nationalities in these schools and in my sons class of around 20 kids, there were only 3 British and lots of "other" nationalities, which I felt was brilliant. Heres the official list of schools in Spain
http://www.nabss.org/index.php/en/about-us/introduction Jo xxx Thats the site that I found the schools on. I am looking at El Palmar but struggling to find ex-pat urbs around that area - say within 20km anyway ANy ideas anyone? Thanks |
Re: Thinking of moving to spain and have some questions.
Originally Posted by jojojojojo
(Post 9983929)
My two went to an international school in Benalmadena. an excellent school! It cost 600€ a month each + books (around 500€ per year each) and uniforms etc. Actually when we first arrived my daughter, who was 10 at the time went to a spanish primary school where she was bullied by the other english kids, so we moved her to a Spanish secondary school, which she liked but at the time she was very anti spanish, refused to learn the language and refused to do the work - in the end she started playing truant so we put her into the international school where my son was. She flourished and loved it. Most international schools follow the British curriculum, but also teach alot of spanish. there are usually many nationalities in these schools and in my sons class of around 20 kids, there were only 3 British and lots of "other" nationalities, which I felt was brilliant. Heres the official list of schools in Spain
http://www.nabss.org/index.php/en/about-us/introduction Jo xxx From remarks made by a lot of people on here, broadband speed in Spain is abysmal, with 3 MB being good and 6 to 8MB being the exception. So if your business is internet based, then that should be one of your major concern when choosing a location. As to your question about British expats, I believe Torrevieja has more than its fair share! John :);) |
Re: Thinking of moving to spain and have some questions.
If anyone is wanting to work effectively on the internet then they should be looking to live in/near the major conurbations such as Madrid & Barcelona to get eyewatering 50mb flow
see http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...internet+speed |
Re: Thinking of moving to spain and have some questions.
Originally Posted by Saxy
(Post 9984388)
I think that International Schools are the best option for you.
From remarks made by a lot of people on here, broadband speed in Spain is abysmal, with 3 MB being good and 6 to 8MB being the exception. So if your business is internet based, then that should be one of your major concern when choosing a location. As to your question about British expats, I believe Torrevieja has more than its fair share! John :);) |
Re: Thinking of moving to spain and have some questions.
If the Murcia/Cabo Roig area is one you like you have a massive choice - lots of urbanisations mostly with ex-pats. Some are St Pedro de la Horadada, Pilar de La Horadada, Dehesa de Campoamor, La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, Punta Prima, Torrevieja, La Mata, Guadamar de Segura, Santa Pola, Gran Alicant. Inland: San Miguel, Los Montesinos, Rojales, Benijofar, Almoradi and Dolres. At any or all of these you will find few Spanish and lots of ex-pats. HTH
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Re: Thinking of moving to spain and have some questions.
Originally Posted by rspltd
(Post 9984849)
If the Murcia/Cabo Roig area is one you like you have a massive choice - lots of urbanisations mostly with ex-pats. Some are St Pedro de la Horadada, Pilar de La Horadada, Dehesa de Campoamor, La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, Punta Prima, Torrevieja, La Mata, Guadamar de Segura, Santa Pola, Gran Alicant. Inland: San Miguel, Los Montesinos, Rojales, Benijofar, Almoradi and Dolres. At any or all of these you will find few Spanish and lots of ex-pats. HTH
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Re: Thinking of moving to spain and have some questions.
Originally Posted by Domino
(Post 9984908)
makes me shudder at the thought.....
:eek: Instead I'd suggest moving to a cheaper part of the UK and taking 5 or 6 holidays a year. Making sure where you are going to has good internet so you can work if needed. That way you are not playing with yours and your childrens' future just for the want of a bit of sun. If you wanted to actually live in Spain that would be a different matter |
Re: Thinking of moving to spain and have some questions.
Originally Posted by cricketman
(Post 9984920)
I do wonder whether a family who wants to move to Spain mainly for the weather and the cost of living should do it, it sounds risky to me and there is very little to gain
Instead I'd suggest moving to a cheaper part of the UK and taking 5 or 6 holidays a year. Making sure where you are going to has good internet so you can work if needed. That way you are not playing with yours and your childrens' future just for the want of a bit of sun. If you wanted to actually live in Spain that would be a different matter many come out for a holiday and it is the euphoria left over from that holiday that makes them do mad things -perhaps some of the tv stories about people who have failed should be obligatory viewing. |
Re: Thinking of moving to spain and have some questions.
Yes you see it on the Florida forums too. One holiday in Orlando spent at Disneyworld and they move out to open an English pub or do some pool cleaning service (which has as much status as an illegal Mexican immigrant:lol:) reason, cos they like the American way of life:blink:
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Re: Thinking of moving to spain and have some questions.
Originally Posted by jackytoo
(Post 9984968)
Yes you see it on the Florida forums too. One holiday in Orlando spent at Disneyworld and they move out to open an English pub or do some pool cleaning service (which has as much status as an illegal Mexican immigrant:lol:) reason, cos they like the American way of life:blink:
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Re: Thinking of moving to spain and have some questions.
Is Mickey Mouse gay:rofl:
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Re: Thinking of moving to spain and have some questions.
Originally Posted by jackytoo
(Post 9984994)
Is Mickey Mouse gay:rofl:
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Hi all, thanks for the feedback on urbs, very helpful. On another note, I'm not sure why I have been classed in with those simply wanting to move for the weather. I have made my points very clear as to why we are considering moving. I have come on here asking for knowledge of the area and system, to back up my own research. I genuinely thank those who have taken the time to post helpful comments, this is much appreciated and exactly what an online community is best known for. I will do some more research on these areas and feeback what we decide or, more likely, have a million more questions :) Many thanks Lesley |
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