Another one coming to Brussels

July2031 · 2014-07-02 19:23:52

I posted on here a couple of years ago when I thought my husband was being seconded to Brussels but it didn't work out. Now we are all going for a year as I am being seconded. We are UK civil servants, Northern Ireland ones. My chidren have just finished years 1&3 in primary school: the third one is 3. Do we choose schools first or location? I have heard good things about an area called Woule St Pierre? but am flying blind to be honest and our max rent budget is EURO 2,200 per month. Is there any way to check quality of schooling? Eg are EU Institution schools better then the British School? Will we be able to get in for September? The 3 year old will presumably be best in a maternelle as workwill only fund limited hours although we may not need the childcare. Sorry with all the questions. There seems to be a lot of mention of the BCT but my youngest is 3 so assume I am out of that loop. I'm delighted to have the chance to come to Brussels but an also a bit scared. My husband will take a career break. All advice most gratefully received

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Hi all, and thanks to those who have already replied with help and advice. The OP has had second thoughts about posting this thread - and as it's early days, we've agreed to take it down now.