Best place in Florence to raise children

alenasuna Member

Member since 17 September 2017

alenasunaMember17 September 2017 21:02:35

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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b8mode New member

Member since 12 August 2016

b8modeNew member18 September 2017 08:05:09

I'm sorry for your divorce. Florence is beautiful for raising kids especially the areas away from the city center. Places like Scandicci, Novoli and Sesto Fiorentino. The center is not suited for family life.
Have fun in your search.

alenasuna Member

Member since 17 September 2017

alenasunaMember18 September 2017 09:11:42

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

b8mode New member

Member since 12 August 2016

b8modeNew member18 September 2017 09:19:49

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

Member since 13 June 2024

Jennyc1825Member13 June 2024 13:32:55

@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.