Bilingual nurseries (Greek/English) in London

[Ellinka]

Hello everyone. We are moving from Cyprus to London in October, I have two kids, my daughter turns 4 in Sept. and my son 1 in Aug. My daughter only speaks Greek so I am looking for a bilingual nursery, so that she can learn English but at the same time not be traumatised by being in an environment where nobody understands her. Can anyone help? Thank you.

[chocolatechip123]

London's a big place! Where abouts are you going to be based?

[UsernameAlreadyInUse]

This might help - I didn't look at the links to see if the schools have nurseries but I'm sure if you contact them they will know a lot more than me!

greek-london.com/package-tag/schools/

[Phineyj]

You might have more luck finding a childminder who speaks Greek?

[Nolim]

Tbh i havent seen bilingual nurseries, as someone said a childminder is more likely.

[Quintanimo]

There are a couple of Greek schools around (Greek language and/or Greek Orthodox faith based iirc) - they might have links with 'feeder' schools and nurseries.

However - as someone that emigrated at an older age - and was parachuted into UK school without much more than a wave towards my desk - I think you are over-thinking the potential trauma of the move. At 4 many kids aren't that verbal in any case - and she'll understand almost everything from context, gestures, cues and props.

[HSMMaCM]

We had a non English speaking child who started at DD's preschool and it was amazing how quickly she started speaking and understanding English, with the help of a few visual clues.

[Christophi]

Contact me through this website and I can help you
stcypriansgreekcommunityschool.co.uk

[JasElena]

I know this is a very old thread but did you have any luck finding what you was looking for? Im now on the same search and not having much luck