krystiemae
Singaporean expat in France
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About me
Singaporean
Lives in Lyon
Speaks English, Mandarin
Registration: 24 June 2014
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French Courses - How do government language programs work? by PeterTurn31
I am starting my life in Lyon with my French wife. Does anyone know what the Government language programs are for french and how they work? Do they just pay for it and you go to a place of your choice? Thank you any help would be great. -Peter
Hi Rjc I know they offer to other categories of newcomers, e.g. spouses of non-French who had relocated here for work. But I'm quite sure they only offer the sponsored courses to people who came with zero or very low level of French. But you ... Read More
French Courses - How do government language programs work? by PeterTurn31
I am starting my life in Lyon with my French wife. Does anyone know what the Government language programs are for french and how they work? Do they just pay for it and you go to a place of your choice? Thank you any help would be great. -Peter
Hi Rachel Yeah you'll receive a letter from them a few weeks after you send them the documents. Basically asking you to go down to OFII for a medical check up and they will check your French proficiency, give you more information etc. They ... Read More
French Courses - How do government language programs work? by PeterTurn31
I am starting my life in Lyon with my French wife. Does anyone know what the Government language programs are for french and how they work? Do they just pay for it and you go to a place of your choice? Thank you any help would be great. -Peter
Yeah, the French lessons are free and arranged through OFII. They will test your level and ascertain if you need 90h or more. I came with zero French and was allocated the max of 180h over 2 months, at the Alliance Francaise. If I am not wrong, ... Read More
Renewing carte de sejour in Lyon by krystiemae
Hello Has anyone renewed their carte de sejour recently in Lyon? My carte expires in May and I just booked an appointment on the prefecture's website. Horrified to learn that the first available slot is end June (!!!) Would appreciate any ...
Thanks Jayde. Bttab: I guess I'm just unlucky :( Can't wait to get my 10 year card! Read More
Renewing carte de sejour in Lyon by krystiemae
Hello Has anyone renewed their carte de sejour recently in Lyon? My carte expires in May and I just booked an appointment on the prefecture's website. Horrified to learn that the first available slot is end June (!!!) Would appreciate any ...
Mine is a carte de séjour temporaire vie privée et familiale. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Read More
Renewing carte de sejour in Lyon by krystiemae
Hello Has anyone renewed their carte de sejour recently in Lyon? My carte expires in May and I just booked an appointment on the prefecture's website. Horrified to learn that the first available slot is end June (!!!) Would appreciate any ...
Hello Thank you for your response. Sorry, I forgot to add that mine is a carte de sejour that's valid for only 1 year and the one I'm applying for is the same. I can't seem to find any info pertaining to the extension of its validity. ... Read More
Renewing carte de sejour in Lyon
Hello Has anyone renewed their carte de sejour recently in Lyon? My carte expires in May and I just booked an appointment on the prefecture's website. Horrified to learn that the first available slot is end June (!!!) Would appreciate any ... Read More
Charity Shop by Melh91
Hi Everyone Does anyone know where I can find a local Charity shop or Church's that will take Old Clothes/Children's Clothes/Toys ect... We are having a clear out in the flat and don't want to bin things that other families may want or ...
Hi Melissa You can check out emmaus-lyon.org Cheers Lovy Read More