Moving to Turks and Caicos with older kids

Newbie2021 Member

Member since 29 October 2020

Newbie2021Member29 October 2020 10:30:23

We are considering a move to Turks and Caicos from the UK with our three children aged 12, 9 and 7. I am trying to get past the alluring pictures of tropical beaches and consider the practicalities. The job would likely be based on Grand Turk. What are the schooling options for international kids? It seems the international schools are all on Provo. Do people live in Provo and commute to Grand Turk or are there schooling options on Grand Turk too? Is there much sport on the island, my kids are very sporty. Will it be difficult to find accommodation for a family of five? Any help or advice gratefully received.

Jackie Dally New member

Member since 30 December 2016

Jackie DallyNew member29 October 2020 11:09:52

Hi I live in Providenciales and can tell you the only way to get to Grand Turk is by plane. Providenciales is lovely and lively and great for kids. Grand Turk is very very quiet. We went for a weekend there but that was long enough for me. I cannot tell you anymore about Grand Turk but if you want anymore info re Providenciales get back to me.

Newbie2021 Member

Member since 29 October 2020

Newbie2021Member29 October 2020 16:16:51

Thank you so much! Very helpful to know. Do you have kids and how do they find it there?

Jackie Dally New member

Member since 30 December 2016

Jackie DallyNew member29 October 2020 16:29:17

No I don’t have children of school age here. I do know people here with children that go to the private schools that seem to do well and I know teachers here. Some do home schooling as I understand the private schools are very expensive.

Mik Yelruh Member

Member since 16 August 2022

Mik YelruhMember16 August 2022 06:43:26

@Newbie2021 did you end up moving to Turks and Caicos? We are in the same boat currently but with a 8, 6 and 4 year old

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam16 August 2022 14:57:48

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Hi everyone,

@ Mik Yelruh, welcome on board !

Though the thread is quite old, I hope that you will get a feedback or a response..

However, feel free to open your own topic on the Turks and Caicos Islands forum so that members can reach out.

Regards,

Bhavna

Jennifer Hynek Member

Member since 01 September 2022

Jennifer HynekMember01 September 2022 18:31:02

@Mik Yelruh Hello! I've just joined this page seeking out information about moving with a 9 and 6 year old. Were you able to find any information?

DawnT Member

Member since 18 March 2023

DawnTMember18 March 2023 22:58:19

@Jackie Dally Good evening. I saw your reply about Home Schooling. I have an 11 year old son on the Autism Spectrum and I am having difficulty finding a school for him on Provo. Can you point me in the right direction of the Home School option, as in, are there private tutors who facilitate it? Your help is much appreciated.

Dawn

DawnT Member

Member since 18 March 2023

DawnTMember18 March 2023 23:00:46

@Jackie Dally Good evening. I saw your reply about home schooling.

I have an 11 year old son who is on the Autism Spectrum and I am having difficulty finding a school for him on Provo.

Do you have any further info on the home schooling option as in, are there tutors who facilitate it?

Any advice is appreciated.

DawnT

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Kazakfricans New member

Member since 20 September 2023

KazakfricansNew member06 July 2024 11:50:08

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@Newbie2021 Hi, I was wondering what you found in the way of schools? We might be looking at moving to GT with a 17 y/o and we not sure what to do about schools. Even considering online schooling now.

Thanks in advance