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Moving from Canada to Konya with two boys

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elapaul

Hello,

My husband got a job offer in Konya and we are considering moving there from Canada with our two kids, 9 and 13.

Anyone here familiar with Konya?

I am looking for information on:

  1. immigration (I think since he has a job offer, he can bring his family with him? what is the status of people that do not acquire citizenship through residence? is it ok to be a PR - permanent resident?)
  2. best neighbourhoods for families in Konya
  3. schools for the kids (none of us speak Turkish currently)
  4. I am wondering if I will stunt their education by moving to a country where they don't speak the language in grade 8 and 4?
  5. sports centres (kids do soccer, swimming, track and field)
  6. extra curricular activities? chess club, math enrichment, etc...
  7. health system
  8. job for myself - I currently work for the federal government in project management, I doubt they will allow me to work from Turkey, should I look for a Candian job to do remotely, or for a job there?

Thank you,

Ela

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Cheryl

Hello elapaul,


Welcome to Expat.com 😀


While you are waiting for feedback and insights from others, I recommend taking some time to read our Living in Türkiye guide for expats.

It contains useful information on various topics that will undoubtedly help make your expatriation a success.


All the best!


Cheryl

Expat.com team

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