No fewer than 16 million people are expected in Paris and the greater Île de France region to witness the games from 26 July to 8 September. This influx will not only impact Parisians, but also those assignees moving to (or from) the French capital at their employer’s request.
Immovable relocation assignments
While the French government might be advising assignees to postpone their relocation if they can, some assignments simply cannot be postponed. Their timing is critical or there is just too much at stake.
For these unavoidable cases, AGS can carry out household goods moves with a permit from the Parisian authorities. They are also able to facilitate virtual home visits with a view to carrying out the actual move later in the year, once life has returned to normal.
A delayed start to the school year
For expat families, schooling is naturally a top concern. It’s common to arrive in Paris during summer to align with the start of the school year in September, but this year that might not be possible.
If your move is postponed to September or October, your children will have no trouble joining a French state school a bit later. By law, public schools cannot refuse a child, no matter when they arrive. On the private side, international schools are primed for Olympic-related disruptions and stand ready to support their families where they can. Contact your child’s school as soon as possible if the games are going to affect your relocation plans.
To minimise the impact of the Olympics on your child’s schooling, consider a school search service. Even before your arrival in France, an AGS Relocation consultant will meet with you to understand your child’s needs and recommend suitable schools (international, private, public).
Once you’ve decided on a school, our consultant will guide you in completing and submitting the enrolment forms and can even support you during appointments with school representatives.
Whether you need support for schooling, accommodation or immigration, the AGS Relocation team in Paris is ready to create a strategy that minimises the impact of the Olympic Games on your relocation.
Get in touch with us today for a no-obligation discussion about your relocation requirements.