Moving internationally can really difficult for children but is it worth it? Will the kids adjust to their new life in France? How long does it take to learn French for kids? What are some things parents can do to make the process easier? Annie's daughter, Marianne moved to France at age 7 shares her experience adjusting to France in this episode of the podcast.

Discussed in this Episode

• What was it like moving to France as a 7 year-old?
• Starting school in France with zero French
• Some differences between American and French school
• How long does it take to get comfortable with the new routine and new language?
• How did French children react to the new American kid?
• The nature of school in France: very serious and too competitive
• Doing activities in English like Girl Guides
• How to maintain reading and writing skills in English while learning French
• The mandate to take English at school even though the child is already fluent in English
• Doing sports and after school activities in France
• Grades in French schools
• Graduating from College in France
• The cost of studying in France
• International students in France
• Part time jobs for students in France

Full show notes for this episode

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