Making Landfall in Puerto Rico

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kc72 Member

Member since 17 April 2013

kc72Member20 April 2013 00:04:47

Hello! My family of four will be relocating to Puerto Rico from NC and are very excited about the experience. We have two younger children and would like to hear about some of the schools on the islands. We are looking to live in either the Guaynabo or Dorado area. Can anyone suggest a school or give some advice when looking at the english speaking schools? Thanks.

NomadLawyer Serial expat

Member since 27 September 2010

NomadLawyerSerial expat20 April 2013 00:18:50

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Perpetuo Socorro is in Mira Mar and teaches in English after 3rd grade. It wouldn't work if you lived in Dorado but would be doable (although too far for my tastes)from Guaynabo.

kc72 Member

Member since 17 April 2013

kc72Member21 April 2013 22:16:21

Thanks Nomad, we will be checking out a few of the schools around the Bayamon and Dorado area as my job will allow me a little bit of freedom to choose the best area. Have you heard anything about Baldwin or Dorado Academy? Thanks.

NomadLawyer Serial expat

Member since 27 September 2010

NomadLawyerSerial expat22 April 2013 07:36:52

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You're very welcome. I've heard Baldwin is top-notch. I don't know anything about about Dorado Academy.

ElGringoLoco Member

Member since 13 May 2013

ElGringoLocoMember13 May 2013 15:55:46

Dorado Academy is a decent school. There is also Tasis in Dorado...I believe it is more expensive. Education is different here in PR than in the states. Good luck.

Ventana New member

Member since 03 April 2013

VentanaNew member13 May 2013 16:24:03

Tasis is an excellent swiss based school with a second location in Dorado for the last 10 years. Goes from kindergarten thru high school. Tuition is (on average) $10K a year.

ElGringoLoco Member

Member since 13 May 2013

ElGringoLocoMember13 May 2013 16:34:08

Great Info Ventana. Hey I am looking to network with other Expats in Dorado. Want to have coffee or una cerveza sometime?

erininpr Member

Member since 05 February 2013

erininprMember18 May 2013 12:32:38

My kids are at Baldwin. I can't recommend it enough!

GreggK Serial expat

Member since 16 March 2010

GreggKSerial expat19 May 2013 21:32:24

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Home schooling is a good option too. Public school, don't bother.

NomadLawyer Serial expat

Member since 27 September 2010

NomadLawyerSerial expat19 May 2013 21:38:22

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Baldwin is great if your employer pays for it or if you have the cash. What is it, $18k per year?

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