Are there any countries where english schools are free or inexpensive

[Mydogatemypurse]

Just that really

Where I live on the Franco-Swiss border there are schools that offer a bilingual programme (English National Programme) for a smaller fee than full private costs. I think it's around €1000 a term... or maybe twice a year? Google ENP Ferney-Voltaire.

Im a social worker but have a law degree. We have had a rotten time here and maybe its a pipe dream but i had a massive health scare recently and im seriously considering a better way of life. Where we live now is expensive not amazing and very stagnant

I speak English and get by french

Thank you. What an beautiful place to be. Ill look it up.

Still part of Europe. Have left the EU.

UK citizens have the right to live and work in Ireland if that helps at all OP? Education is free, except at a (smallish) number of fee paying schools. Also, fees are lower here than in the UK. We did have to pay for books, but that is set to change at primary level. Children are usually in primary until age 12 /13.

Have a look at the Isle of Man - beautiful place slower paced surrounded by sea and countryside and very little tax - lots of jobs - you need a work permit but easily arranged when employed.

Not only are schools free in Ireland, but daycare for younger children, too, if you're working. Tuition fees are lower. And there are LOADS of social workers who cut their teeth in England and then moved back home, so you'll be in good company in getting your qualifications approved. However, Ireland can be quite "old fashioned" compared to England, especially in entrenched views of gender roles and everyday misogyny and racist microaggressions, but I did live in the north west so perhaps Dublin is different.

At 11 and 7 just put them in one of the state schools which are free. They'll be bilingual before you know it. Best gift you can give them.

Ireland is a real possibility im ok with old fashioned. I want a slower pace of life

I completely agree. If they go to a local school and learn the language that’ll be so useful. Otherwise you will be living in some other country with them unable to speak the language.

DN says English people, who go to work in Dubai, get the school fees paid for two children in an international school. Obviously, you can choose, English speaking ones, doing the national curriculum and GCSEs. They can be inspected by Ofsted.

Ireland is part of the common travel area so no visa required. Older child would probably be exempt from studying Irish but tbh would probably pick it up anyway.

Very difficult to find somewhere to rent though.

There are Free Schools in Sweden that offer bilingual education for free such as the International English Schools in many major cities.

Also the cost of school wrap around care for 6-12 year olds is limited to £80 per month(child

However the difficulty for moving to the EU these days is getting a residence permit as a British citizen.

Singapore?

But in some countries private schools are so cheap £150 a month. For example in Cyprus x

You need to be able to get a visa or residency and in many of the places listed that will be unlikely.

Much of the Caribbean. Generally very high expectations of behaviour and advanced academics in good schools. Many countries have a grammar type system.

Luxembourg has free state schools that teach through English.

Ireland is a really good bet OP. In EU, quite pricey but good standards and no language issues. We've just moved back from Copenhagen to uk and all the English kids tended to be at international school- not cheap-! I do remember that some schools in Berlin had an English stream- you might want to Google it.

Ah- here was a post about it

Bilingual state schools offering places to english speaking students include Berlin Cosmopolitan School (Grades pre-School to 11), Quentin Blake School (Grades 1 to 6), Charles Dickens School (Grades 1 to 6) and the Nelson Mandela School (Grades 1 to 13).

If you move your children will learn that language, kids do it all the time moving to England afterall. Surely that's an advantage?

I'd look at Spain if you are a social worker, they have large numbers of expat Brits so actively employ people to deal with the issues that occur. I have met someone who was a dementia outreach worker in Spain dealing with aging Brits.

Thats really interesting thank you

Thank you