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Old 23.11.2010, 16:57
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Re: Childcare and Schooling in Switzerland

Hi Celine

If you are moving to Geneva then your child will not have to learn German but French because Geneva is in the French speaking part of Switzerland. German will then come at school but that will be in a few years time so nothing to worry about that right now.

If I were you I would be looking for a bilingual day care / pre-school where he can start with English. That makes it easier for him as everything will be new for him already (so I wouldn't throw in a new language on top of that). But if he speaks Italian he will pick up French fast as the roots of the languages are the same. Don't worry, he will learn fast, they always do! Look for a bilingual pre-school in the internet and try to fly over from London to visit so that you can get a feel of the place and the location. I believe that it's important that they can go outside so check if they have a playground or go to a public playground regularly.

Good luck with the move!
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