Best place in Florence to raise children

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8 years ago

Hi there, I am considering moving to Italy with my two little boys, to start a new life. I lived in Venice for 6 years when at University, 15- 20 years ago. I am now settled in London but gone thought a traumatic divorce and so have no more reason to remain in the UK. Very lonely over here.
I am thinking about making a move, a single mother with 4 and 6 year old children. Its a scary thought.
I want to live somewhere beautiful, not isolated, in a safe residential area with other families and children where my boys could go to a good school and make new friends.
I was thinking Florence, but in its residential parts, or wherever best suited for growing up children. I can not live in a small town and definitely not isolated in the middle of olives and vines. I like gardens and classical architecture. Any suggestions for areas I should be looking at please?

Alena

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alenasuna Member

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8 years ago

Thank you so much B8mode! How are the schools, do you have any experience? I am fluent but my boys would need to learn the language, is some support for non - Italian speaking children provided?
Alena

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b8mode New member

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8 years ago

I'm studying Interior design here and my program is 100% in English language. I believe that there are schools that suit your boys here. I'll do some research for you if you need me to.

Jennyc1825 Member

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2 years ago

@alenasuna Hello, just wanted to know if you ended up moving to Florence or surrounding area? What has your experience been? im living in the USA with Italian husband (Naples) and child but he likes Florence/ Tuscany area to live. Thanks.