Tip: Enrolling Children in School in France

Interesting post about enrolling children into French schools. This can be especially difficult if you have just moved to France. What evidence do you need, and what is the procedure?

You need proof of address to enrol your children in school.
You are right to rent a furnished apartment first , six months is good until the end of the school year.
The rental contract will be proof enough for you to enrol in the school.
Often with furnished apartments and for stays of less than 12 months, the utility bills stay in the name of the landlord so it would be unlikely that you will be able to have a EDF account in your name.

It is likely you will need your daughter's birth certificate/passport as well as your own passport.  The first step is to contact the town hall and not the school.

Garderies(Creches) are available in all schools until 18.00/18.30, the fees are usually up to 1€ per hour. The canteen can cost anywhere between 3-6 euros depending on the school.

Full article: Moving to Montpellier

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Study at University in France?

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With tuition fees rising in the UK, many students are looking abroad for University courses. Have you considered France? The Local Fr have published a comprehensive article about the opportunities to study in France - here is an extract....

France is the fourth most popular study destination in the world, with nearly 300,000 foreign students. Relatively low tuition fees and the chance to live in France are certainly appealing, but France’s confusing higher education system can be frustrating to navigate. 

Applying to a university and visas

How you go about choosing a university program in France will depend on where you’re from.

Anyone from an EU or European Economic Area member state won’t need a visa to study, and can apply directly to the university or graduate school of their choice.

Otherwise, you’ll need a student visa. You can get one either at a French consulate or via Campus France (full list of all the links below).

Campus France is an online portal run by the French government that assists students in their university applications, from choosing a university up to visa processing.

They have a number of regional offices around the world and can also provide extensive information on degree programs.

France recently simplified the notoriously tedious process of applying for a Carte de Séjour, or residency permit, for non-EU nationals.

During your first year of studies, you only need to show your visa as proof of your residency status. However, you still need to register with the immigration office within 30 days of arrival and undertake a medical examination to validate your visa. From your second year of studies onwards, you will need to apply for a Carte de Séjour.

The article goes on the discuss Language level, The French higher education system, Cost of living and housing, Financial aid and working, Student life and many other useful links.

Read more here: Studying in France: what you need to know

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