Ian Milligan
@happyhere
Scottish expat in France
Forum posts
100
Contacts
2
About me
Scottish
Lives in Montauban
Speaks English, French
Registration: 06 January 2010
Activity
Moving to Toulouse! by Richard.Clapton
Hi guys, I am moving to Toulouse soon (45 DAYS!) for a year and am currently trying to work out things I need to do before hand. I'm from England so don't need a visa or anything but do I need to get insurance? travel or health? is it easy to ...
Your first step will be to contact DHSS or whatever in Newcastle to see if you have any health cover rights which can be transferred to France - ie if you have been paying NI contributions in recent years. If they decide that your NI contributions ... Read More
Teaching in Toulouse by rebeccagrimaud
Hi, Im an Australian teacher and would love any advice people have about teaching in Toulouse. Are there any teaching agencies? What do I need to be able to teach in English schools? How hard is it to get a job? Is there an English Assistant job ...
Hi - didn't know you were on this question too. For private teaching put an ad in leboncoin when you are ready. Also, have some business cards printed and put them in local shops. For this sort of teaching no TEFL qualification is necessary. Your ... Read More
Moving to Toulouse! by Richard.Clapton
Hi guys, I am moving to Toulouse soon (45 DAYS!) for a year and am currently trying to work out things I need to do before hand. I'm from England so don't need a visa or anything but do I need to get insurance? travel or health? is it easy to ...
Will you be working, studying - more details needed please, then I'll get back to you. Read More
Social Insurance for Irish expats who lived outside of EU by irash
Dear those who know the nuts and bolts of the French health insurance system, could you possibly help to find the right answer for our situation: we (Irish family of 3) plan to relocate to Montpellier for 9 to 12 month, as I would like to do a ...
There are 2 ways into the French health system - firstly obtain a job - but beware, you need payslip showing that you have worked at least 60 hours in the first month. No payslips, no health cover. The second way is to register as an ... Read More
Can you live in France on 拢750 per month? by TheOldGranny
Hi My wife is French we are thinking of renting out our house here about 拢450 - 拢500 per month plus small pension income of 拢300 per month. We could raise about 拢50,000 to buy a "fix me up" property in France. Where are the cheapest regions to buy ...
I think 拢750 would only allow you the life of a hermit. Think 100 聙 for local taxes. Then there is electricity, gas, internet, insurance ..... Then there is health insurance - no work here means no health cover, and your latest UK social security ... Read More
English speaking school or private school by Saria M
Hi I am thinking of moving to Toulouse sometime this year. My daughter has just turned 15. Can anyone recommend a good English speaking school or private school; any help would be much appreciated. Saria
There is an international school near Colomiers - west of Toulouse centre. Easy enough to find on Google. Read More
Moving to Toulouse in July & Looking to find a furnished rental? by Ruthalex01
Hi All, I am new to the site! I am moving to Toulouse in July for 6-12 months. I am working on a French Contract and I am trying to organise viewings for short term rentals. Can anyone advise on good sites to visit? I have sent numerous emails ...
Hi Ruth - the French very often don't reply to emails. Renting here is much more regulated - and people tend to rent unfurnished accomodation for longer periods, rather than furnished for shorter periods. All estate agents have their websites - ... Read More
Looking for English teacher in Bordeaux by XAVIER LEPETIT
Hello, I'd like to improve my American language. I'd like to find a "teacher" in Bordeaux. Xavier
Have a look at leboncoin for Bordeaux. Read More
Montauban by Margo1968
Hi. I just signed up here after living in France for nearly 16 years! We are currently on the outskirts of Ales, Gard but are planning on moving to Montauban this summer. Id like to know if anybody has any suggestions about schools there. My son ...
Hi - it seems its only me with info on Montauban. The largest private school is the Institut Familial, but there are smaller ones with a more Catholic bent, but not over the top. There aren't too many expats in the town itself but some around ... Read More
Montauban by Margo1968
Hi. I just signed up here after living in France for nearly 16 years! We are currently on the outskirts of Ales, Gard but are planning on moving to Montauban this summer. Id like to know if anybody has any suggestions about schools there. My son ...
Hi Margo - my wife an I have been living in Montauban for almost 5 years. Have a look at the official town website Montauban com There are some private schools and they are not too expensive. Not quite sure what you mean by "with or w/out ... Read More
Teaching English and moving to Lyon by erichmark
I am moving to Lyon in December after I PACS with my partner in November. I am finding it incredibly difficult to find a job teaching or training in English due to the work permit, which will not be giving to me until I live in France for a year ...
To teach in a private school (coll猫ge, lyc茅e) you don't need to be a French citizen or sit the CAPES exam, though you will need a work permit. There is a shortage of English teachers in France, so dig out a list of private schools in and around Lyon ... Read More
how to watch BBC TV in France ? by springgrass
hello everyone I'd just liked to know if some of you still long to have BBC TV in France and manage to watch it somehow. How can you watch BBC TV in France ? chears
You can install expatshield - it's free. You can watch and/or download programmes from their Iplayer website. Then plug your computer into your TV. Many people here have Sky but you need a UK presence - installers here will help if you want to go ... Read More
Help with our home near Quimper by AlanWall
Hello everyone. My wife and I have a home in Brittany Nr Quimper that we come to as often as we can. The trouble is, we need to get an infrastructure around us to help make it liveable in and mean that we don't spend days when we get here cleaning ...
Alan - put an ad in leboncoin for Quimper - in French of course. Ian Read More
Where to live in France if British? by TonyHunt
Hello, My wife and I wish to move to Western France fairly close to the coast. As with all countries there are more friendlier regions than others. We have enjoyed 3 recent holidays in western France but are aware that these experiences may not give ...
Tony - an ex-Glaswegian myself. It is so much easier to help if more details are supplied. Do you need/want to work? Do you have children? Do you speak any French? Do you see yourself living in a town or a village? North or south? Among expats or ... Read More
Looking for English pronunciation courses by Coralies
Hello, My name is Coralie and I am not an expatriate. However I would like to meet English expatriates in Paris. I am going to take a competitive examination (Agr茅gation) to become an English teacher next year. I am looking for an English person ...
Hi - I'm nowhere near Paris - but you'll find pronunciation tips on the BBC website - just to get you started. Read More