Moving with young kids to Leon

[Alyssa]

Hi! I just joined the GTOList. Looking forward to some good conversations here!
I am coming to Leon in 2 weeks to look at schools and potential homes. I may be moving my family of 6 to Leon in a few months, and I just have loads of questions!
I am having trouble finding info about the International elementary/primary schools in The Leon area.
I hear there are 2.
Are there any others?
I am coming to Leon in 2 weeks to look at schools and potential homes. I may be moving my family of 6 to Leon in a few months, and I just have loads of questions!
Where's the best & safest place to live?
Thanks!!

[DML]

This is a message board for Guanajuato. Same state as Leon but not the same city. We are about 35-45 minutes away depending upon traffic. Those of us who live here with kids (including myself) will most likely not have any information about schools in Leon.

Is there a specific reason you are moving to Leon? It is a large city and will be difficult (but not impossible) to navigate without a car. Additionally, it is not so aesthetically pleasing, to say the least (although there are some nice parts I am sure).

[Alyssa]

My husband's work is in Silao. It's been recommended by his company that we should live in Leon. However, we can choose wherever we want to live. I'd consider living in Leon, Guanajuato, or Irapuato (so we're not too far from Silao.)
Any information on schools and nice places to live would be appreciated.
Thanks!

[kasugie]

Actually, for raising kids, León is on a par with Guadalajara - better schools, more options for extracurricular activities, shopping, etc. Likewise, León and Irapuato are the two cities where a growing number of ex-pats seem to be having their jobs transferred to. A reverse commute from Guanajuato is costly and a royal pain-in-the-ass.

[The Duck]

I agree with Kasugie. Leon also has a fine zoo and the largest metropolitan park in the state. Its historic center is quite nice. It is a wealthy, vibrant, modern city with very low unemployment. Also there is a major arts and cultural complex there. Don't be discouraged by Leon nay-sayers on gtolist as their experience with Leon probably amounts to little more than day trips to Costco and Sam' club. The 'better' areas of both Irapuato [the 'villas'] and Leon [Campestre and Cerro Gordo] are at the far ends of each city in relation to Silao. If your husband's work will be in the Puerto Interior Leon would be the closer location. I'd suggest you getting in contact with the HR rep of your husband's employer and see what help can be offered and again if his work will be in the Puerto Interior they may have some guidance to offer as well.

A "yellowpage" listing of schools in Leon is here http://www.seccionamarilla.com.mx/result...ato/leon/1 a more complete list can be found on the Sec of Education site http://app.seg.guanajuato.gob.mx/ceo/ where you can simply plug in the City and grade level to generate a list which will then have contact info and map links. There is another site somewhere which gives the rankings of the schools. If I can find it I'll post it here.

And finally regardless of where you settle come visit Guanajuato.