Hello all - grateful for any experiences. DH and I are in fortunate position to be able to move abroad for few years (or longer if it goes well) for a family adventure. We're thinking of France or Spain - it's a quick turnaround as we'd aim to be there and settling before FOM ends in the Brexit transition period and we've only just made this decision so not a lot of time! Would love for our kids - DD1 and DD2 ages 7 and 10 to attend local schools and learn a second language. Not worried about 7yo as she's younger, very adventurous and loves learning. 10yo is more difficult. She's emotionally resilient and can be helped through difficult situations, but I don't want to traumatise her! She's a bit resistant to change anyway, but usually ends up rolling with it. Does anyone have experience of going into a new school at a similar age and having to learn a new language? Good or terrible (leaving aside if possible other difficult circumstances like being a refugee or having a hard time at home)? Any teachers out there have experience of kids with no English coming into their classes under these circumstances? My DD1's class has many kids who came with no English and have thrived but not in the past year or two. I'm so up for this, and lived abroad as a child and loved it, but I want it to be a good experience for my kids. Massive thanks for all tips (we'll endeavor to learn as much as possible before we go) and experiences. xx
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