Schooling options for 6 or 7 y/o's --- so many ways to go.... need some personal insight/experiences please

[Elizabeth Floch]

Hello Moms, we will be living in Budapest at least nine months, maybe a bit longer, with my husband and 6.5 y/o b/g twins. We are currently in Los Angeles, California, and my children attend a Waldorf kindergarten. We will be arriving in April, but likely going to travel and "unschool" until school begins in Budapest in Aug/Sept., rather than do the last six weeks of K there.  

Questions:

Does anyone here have young-ish children who attend the American International or the British International school? Would love to connect with a few other moms about their experiences there.  My kids are used to lots of exploration and play at school, art, not a lot of "sit at your desk for two hours straight and listen to me teach".  Wondering how these two schools handle the newly 7 y/o kiddos and if it's developmentally appropriate/loving/fun/kind and encourages a love of learning, rather than obeying.  Doesn't seem that way from the website (the negative).... but would love to know from others, even if they've just toured, what their experiences have been.  I'm all set to have them move into "first grade", but want it to be a gentle transition there and not harsh.  

How about expat homeschooling or unschooling communities in Budapest? Any leads? I don't have the temperament to fully homeschool my kids, but I also don't want them restricted to classrooms when we could be traveling and exploring. Would need to connect with a community of like-minded parents/kids and perhaps a support person to give me a break certain days.   

Any sites or leads on wonderful native English nannies? Where would one search?

And lastly, total long-shot, but any idea how to possibly find a Waldorf or Reggio-trained ex-teacher or assistant who we might be able to hire for a semester?

Lots of options, just exploring solutions now.  ****Oh, and summer camps of all sorts, where would I find out about them? 

With much appreciation,

Libby

[emy alketa]

Hi Moms, if any one knows any thing about Homeschooling and is doing with her children could you pls get in touch with me? thanks