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LisaG
Joined 2004
Posts: 3

Family move to Frankfurt

20 years ago

Hello, we are contemplating a move to Frankfurt this summer for 2-3 years with my husband's company. We currently live in the San Francisco, California area. We have a 1yr old and a 2 yr old. None of us speak German (yet) What can everyone tell me about life in Frankfurt for us? Should we live in the city or outlying towns? Which ones? Should we leave most of our belongings in storage here in the States? What size home/apt. could we find and at what price for leasing? Can you get about town with toddlers without a car? Car seat issues? Pediatriciac care? I've read about the Frankfurt Intl. School in Oberursel as a good choice for my 2 yr old(will be 3). What is the cost of tuition? Equivalent to that of private schools here in the US? Would you say the cost of living is about 30% more than California? We are trying to decide what we are in for before we make our decision. I know it wiould be a wonderful experience for all of us! Thanks for all the helpful tips!

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