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I attended 8th grade there. At that time, teachers changed classes instead of students. So I had to witness one couple making out after every class period, every day and fights occasionally broke out. I even lost a front tooth in one of these fights because WE WERE NOT SUPERVISED. Christopher Hunter was the principal at the time. This idiot still runs the school. (Continue)

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Bassington replied to the thread Is there a hiring delay for foreigners in France? on the France forum:

kokopelli69 initially posted:

Hey guys, I wonder if you can help figure out something. I was under the impression that a foreigner in France would not be allowed to apply for a job unless the job has been listed on the national Pôle Emploi site for 3 months. Once the 3 months is over, the foreigner would be able to apply. Did anyone hear of this ? If so, can you please send me keywords and/or references. I've been working in France for almost 3 years and I would like to move to Paris and find a job in computer programming. I have a titre de séjour and I am working under a CDI contract. In theory, it shouldn't be too difficult to find something but this one “unsaid rule” is bugging me. From what I can tell, if the employer really wants to hire you, they'll list the posting in such a way so that only you would be qualified to get it. Do you think this restriction (if it exists) would apply for people with professions on the famous '15 professions open to foreigners list' ? See http://www.leparisien.fr/economie/projet-les-15-metiers-qui-resteront-ouverts-a-l-immigration-25-07-2011-1544937.php Thanks guys for your help

Bassington replied on June 06, 2013 with:

Yep, in my experience the best way to get round all the stupid restrictions is to arrange with the employer to write a job ad specially for you.

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timna86 posted Any jobs for a non french person in the Valence area (english,slovenian,croat/serbian spoken) on the France forum:

Hi there. Doesn anyone know of a job that i could do in France (Valence) as i dont speak french to the standard required for me to work here yet? Any info would really help, thank you. Timna

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aminto replied to the thread Homeschooling Legal in France? on the France forum:

Carmen215 initially posted:

My husband and I are considering a move to France from the US. We have 4 children ages 4-12 and we homeschool all four. Is it legal to homeschool in France?

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aminto replied most recently with:

Hi, I know that you posted your query a long time ago, however I'd imagine other people finding this post might also be interested. We've lived in France and home-schooled for 10 years now and have found it to be relatively simple (everything's bureaucratic in France, and this is no exception, but certainly not a nightmare). There's a translation of the French law here - http://www.parentconcept.com/french-home-education-law. Basically home education requires an annual inspection (this is verbal and fairly informal for under 11's and written and more formal for over 11's), however there's no need to follow the curriculum and there's plenty of freedom. France is a wonderful country and I'd recommend living here!

brighton42 replied most recently with:

another usefull site is: http://laia.asso.free.fr/ otherwise, any kid has to follow the "curriculum" from the age of 6, before that there is no obligation.

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timna86 posted Slovenian girl also speaking english living in France (Mauves,Tournon, Tain l'hermitage, Valence) on the France forum:

Hi, my name is Timna, I am 26 and I am a Slovenian living in France for the past 5 months. Is there any Slovenians out there? I guess not, but if there is anyone who is a foregin and speaks english pleas do not to hesitate to contact me. I moved here because my boyfriend works here so we decided to join him. If there is anyone whit useful tips on French life and workwise pleas dont be shy and let me know it will be much appreciated. Thank you, Timna

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escapetoeurope posted Do you want to Escape to Finland? on the France forum:

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escapetoeurope posted Do you want to Escape to Finland? on the France forum:

Do you dream of a new life in Europe? Let us help you! The UK’s longest running relocation show ‘Escape to the Country’ is expanding and we’re looking for people who are thinking of embarking on a continental adventure! Please email your name, telephone number and a little bit about your move to our team at: escapetoeurope@boundlessproductions.tv We look forward to hearing from you.

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Moving to France: Buying Property in France by Aurelia d'Andrea

Article Summary: Did you know you typically need a blood test to get a mortgage in France? Did you know that Land for Sale with a "permission to build" is ideal? (Continue)

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