Searching site for new Montessori school around Montpellier

[montessori4u]

Hello! My husband and I have been trying to stop the expat life (well, I still will be one) and settle in the Montpellier area. I am an AMI Montessori 6-12 teacher and would like to open a bilingual Montessori school. Does anyone have any opinions of attractive towns around Montpellier that have a lot of beautiful green space? Also, if you are interested in the school, feel free to contact me. Thanks for your suggestions.

[Bevdeforges]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Looks like you're coming from Morocco, but I take it your nationality is American? Montpellier is a beautiful area and you should have no problem finding an attractive town nearby. As far as the school is concerned, you may have to wrestle a bit with the French administration, as they do tend to keep a firm hand on all schools, public and private. (On the other hand, private schools in France are eligible for quite a bit of financial support from the State!)

There are a couple of English speaking expat groups in the Montpellier area. You should probably contact them about membership and also to get a feel for what is needed or possible for private schools. The one I know of there is: http:// AWG of Languedoc-Roussillon but there are others, I believe, in the area.
Cheers,
Bev

[montessori4u]

Thanks so much for your reply. I must say the American guess was easy but I am stumped by how you would know I was coming from Morocco, esp? Thanks again.

[Bevdeforges]

You're right - the American part was easy (the grade designation did it!). As to Morocco, I have to confess that the moderators have the ability to "see" your IP address. I just check that out and "voila" I find you're calling in from Morocco. (BTW, I know there are a couple of FAWCO groups - American expat women's clubs - in Morocco. You might want to try and check in with them, as they could give you some information, too.)
Cheers,
Bev