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Rextravis

@Rextravis

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French expat in Spain

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French

Lives in Barcelona, Catalonia

Speaks English (native) French (fluent)

Registration: 06 October 2020

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Rextravis replied to a thread
2 years ago
linsaywv

Canadian citizen applying for Spanish citizenship dual by linsaywv

Since Spain does not allow dual citizenship from Canada can one still technically keep their Canadian citizenship? At the citizenship application one must swear and denounce their previous citizenship. However even though one formally denounces ...

Rextravis

@linsaywv i have dual citizenship US and France.if you renounce your canadien citizenship you must forfeit the actual passport after the renonciation since dual citizenship is not allowed. You aren’t allowed physically or any other way to ... Read More

Rextravis replied to a thread
2 years ago
EnglishteacherBE

Teaching English in China with other diplomas than a bachelor's? by EnglishteacherBE

Hello everyone, I'm a 24 year old student from Belgium, Westearn Europe. Currently, I'm finishing my associate's degree in paralegal studies and my postgraduate diploma in strategic management and leadership. I do not hold a ...

Rextravis

@furbeej Three degrees are acceptable: Bachelors MastersDoctorate  Read More

Rextravis replied to a thread
2 years ago
EnglishteacherBE

Teaching English in China with other diplomas than a bachelor's? by EnglishteacherBE

Hello everyone, I'm a 24 year old student from Belgium, Westearn Europe. Currently, I'm finishing my associate's degree in paralegal studies and my postgraduate diploma in strategic management and leadership. I do not hold a ...

Rextravis

@EnglishteacherBE Most not likely as you aren’t a native speaker and don’t have bachelor’s degree. Associates degree won’t work either.  You need bachelors degree and teacher certification in most Instances. ... Read More

Rextravis replied to a thread
2 years ago
EnglishteacherBE

Teaching English in China with other diplomas than a bachelor's? by EnglishteacherBE

Hello everyone, I'm a 24 year old student from Belgium, Westearn Europe. Currently, I'm finishing my associate's degree in paralegal studies and my postgraduate diploma in strategic management and leadership. I do not hold a ...

Rextravis

Bachelor’s is a strict minimum now.  Teacher certification is required too. Read More

Rextravis replied to a thread
3 years ago
Cheryl

What struck you about Spain? by Cheryl

Hello everybody, When you first settled in Spain, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in Spain and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be what you discovered ...

Rextravis

I came to Spain for the first time in 2014 to buy a boat to use as a rental business on Airbnb. But when I accidentally stumbled into a real estate agency after seeing some ridiculously low prices for homes and apartments I went in and informed ... Read More

Rextravis replied to a thread
3 years ago
CaptWire

Is 100,000rmb a good salary for shanghai? by CaptWire

I don’t know if it’s after or before tax, but it’s 20,000 usd a month. We’re a newlywed couple and been offered a job with that salary at Beijing but we’re thinking about the lifestyle that money can get you in ...

Rextravis

You are better off as a teacher to teach at an international school as the salary is guaranteed and you receive salary increases every 2 years, and the contracts include rent, flight tickets, moving allowance, retirement fund, etc.... Lower pay ... Read More

Rextravis replied to a thread
3 years ago
TinaChico

Driving Test in Spain by TinaChico

Hi All, We are hoping to move permanently to Spain this year and have been trying to find out about the driving licence. Some say you can just exchange your English licence for a Spanish one and some say you have to take the driving test agin in ...

Rextravis

To exchange it for a Spanish license, is it a formality or do I need to take an exam? My EU license doesn’t expire...thanks! Read More

Rextravis replied to a thread
3 years ago
TinaChico

Driving Test in Spain by TinaChico

Hi All, We are hoping to move permanently to Spain this year and have been trying to find out about the driving licence. Some say you can just exchange your English licence for a Spanish one and some say you have to take the driving test agin in ...

Rextravis

Is it possible to drive with an EU driver’s license (French) in Spain for longer than 6 months? Thanks everyone! Lmf Read More

Rextravis replied to a thread
3 years ago
loubeelou

considering teaching English in China by loubeelou

Hello & good morning. My name is Lou, I'm 29 years old & am from the UK. I am considering taking the CELTA tefl course and moving to China to teach English this year. I'd like to teach at a University or adult level as I feel my ...

Rextravis

Check echinacities.com for jobs in all major cities in china. Great website for qualified foreigners looking for work. Read More

Rextravis replied to a thread
3 years ago
joewest1802

Advice wanted for teaching English in Shanghai by joewest1802

Hi to all, I'm looking for some advice about teaching English in Shanghai. I'm a UK citizen, 32 years old. I want to get a job offer lined up before heading out there, rather than flying out there at my own expense and then hunting for a ...

Rextravis

You will need a bachelor’s degree and/or a TOEFL, TEFL certification to teach in China, in the past 2 or 3 years the chinese gov’t has become more strict since there are so many people wanting to move here to teach and there have been ... Read More

Rextravis replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest83742803

Inscription enfants Francais 5e et 3e college Catalan by Guest83742803

Bonjour je viens d arriver en Catalogne a Tarrega Ma famille doit arriver cet ete et je pensais pouvoir inscrire mes enfants au College Francais de Reus mais le cout est largement au dessus de mes moyens et je ne suis pas sur de pouvoir obtenir une ...

Rextravis

Mon fils suivra les cours par correspondence pour le français à travers le CNED (CNED.FR) pour le pas perdre le français... Read More

Rextravis replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest83742803

Inscription enfants Francais 5e et 3e college Catalan by Guest83742803

Bonjour je viens d arriver en Catalogne a Tarrega Ma famille doit arriver cet ete et je pensais pouvoir inscrire mes enfants au College Francais de Reus mais le cout est largement au dessus de mes moyens et je ne suis pas sur de pouvoir obtenir une ...

Rextravis

Bonjour Mon fils ira dans un collège publique à Arenys de Mar à partir du Septembre. Il faut faire votre document de résident en Espagne et puis avec ce document, vous pouvez aller l’inscrire dans un Lycee locale. Pour les ... Read More

Rextravis replied to a thread
3 years ago
fabio_bonomo

Looking for advice on buying a house in Spain by fabio_bonomo

Hello, I am an Italian currently living in London. I am looking to purchase a modest family home in Spain with the following features: - within 20 minutes drive to the sea; - 3 bedrooms; - within 1 hour drive to an airport; - village or town ...

Rextravis

I could help you with the rental details on a purchase in Catalunya, where I live. Cheers. Lmf Read More

Rextravis replied to a thread
3 years ago
fabio_bonomo

Looking for advice on buying a house in Spain by fabio_bonomo

Hello, I am an Italian currently living in London. I am looking to purchase a modest family home in Spain with the following features: - within 20 minutes drive to the sea; - 3 bedrooms; - within 1 hour drive to an airport; - village or town ...

Rextravis

J’ai acheté en Catalunya, pres de Barcelone . Mon agent immobilier parles le français car sa femme est francaise. Il pourrait peut être vous conseiller sur les détails... Cdt, Lmf Read More

Rextravis replied to a thread
3 years ago
fabio_bonomo

Looking for advice on buying a house in Spain by fabio_bonomo

Hello, I am an Italian currently living in London. I am looking to purchase a modest family home in Spain with the following features: - within 20 minutes drive to the sea; - 3 bedrooms; - within 1 hour drive to an airport; - village or town ...

Rextravis

Sure, you could buy it and rent it out. If you go to the villages within 40-60 kms from Barcelona, you could buy a small place for 80000$. I bought my home in Arenys de Mar and it was the best investment I ever made. Also, I’m only 40 kms ... Read More