
gnl
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French expat in the USA
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Lives in Ithaca, NY
Speaks English French Spanish (average level)
Registration: 03 August 2013
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Hello, I am a French mother and I have two children aged 10 and 8. I have lived in the United States for years. I'm planning to move to Washington DC with my children soon but I don't know the city at all. Why Washington DC? I found it very dynamic and rich in culture so I think it is perfect for my children who are Franco-American by birth.
I am looking for a PUBLIC bilingual (French-English) school (if it exists) in DC or in the surrounding area for them. The remaining private one is unfortunately reserved for expats. or privileged families. Obtaining a scholarship remains difficult in these schools. I found two public schools in Silver Spring (Sligo Creek Elementary and Silver Spring International) with French immersion but I don't really know if this results in a good level in French at the end of the year. Are there 50/50 French speakers and other nationalities in these classes? No place for this year unfortunately, I have already inquired. So what to do?? For anyone who can help me suggest an alternative for this year (see an excellent public American school that offers French language learning once or twice a week in LV1 would be better than nothing. Aside from the Alliance francaise in DC which offers after-school classes to French-speaking children once a week, do you know of another French-speaking organization that offers a course 3 or 4 times a week to follow the curriculum with a real qualified French teacher?
Thank you all for your support.
Ghislaine
Interests: sport, travel, music, photography
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International Bilingual School of Provence by maheshmodak
Hi My brother is moving with family to Provence. We would like to know parents experiences in schooling for kids in IBS of Provence not having French as first language. Thanks for your inputs. Regards Mahesh
Hello,I'm a French native mom with two children (10 and 8) and we are currently living in New York state. I'm planning to move to Aix-en-Provence this month after living for years in the US. My children have never attended a French school before and ... Read More