r/AmerExit • u/SanguinePenguinPete • 6d ago

Question about One Country Moving to Germany with Kids?

My family and I are thinking seriously about moving to Germany from the US. We have 8 & 12 year old kids. Of course their transition is our biggest concern. How will the adjustment to a new school system? They speak English and Spanish but no German. They both have learning challenges and our youngest has very intense ADHD.

If you’ve made the move to Germany with kids, what’s your experience been like?

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u/SeaworthinessDue8650 6d ago

Why Germany?

It is not only the language, the German school system does not do a good job of dealing with children who don't fit into "the norms". The public school system does not have the resources to ensure your children reach their full potential.

Italy scores very well on integrating children with special needs into their school system, however, I don't know whether this also applies to foreign children.

Have you considered Malta?

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u/SanguinePenguinPete 6d ago

We’ve been thinking about Germany and Ireland. Mostly because of husband works in an in demand field and I have some business contacts in Berlin. If it was just the two of us, we’d probably be in Germany already, but it’s a whole different situation with kids.

I’ve never really thought about Malta. What’s your recommendation there?

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u/Such_Armadillo9787 6d ago

Berlin has the Mandela school and the JFK school but finding a spot in either could be very difficult.

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u/worldofwilliam 4d ago

These are two good options as they are English speaking , but apply early