Some questions for people who actually live there!

bethh · 10-01-2009, 08:10 AM

Hi everyone -

My husband, daughter (9 yrs) and I are comtemplating a move somewhere much warmer than our home here in Canada. We're doing a lot of research and question asking on some Caribbean islands, and Aruba was one on our list!

I will shortly be a qualified teacher here in Canada, certified to teach French and English. I have an undergrad degree from a Canadian university, and will have a Master's degree from a US college (graduating in December).

Here are my questions - hoping someone will be able to answer some or all of them!

What are the prospects for teachers in Aruba?
Do they teach teach any French / foreign languages in the schools?
Is it impossible for a Canadian to work in Aruba in this capacity?
Are the private schools expensive to enroll children in?
Are the public schools sub-par or up to par with North American standards? (This is not a derogatory question - just an honest one. In some places I've learned that they aren't.)
Is the cost of living really high or is it manageable?

Thanks... I know that was a lot of questions, but I've found that tracking down people who actually live there is a much better way of getting the 'real scoop'!

thanks again!

Beth

lizzardo · 10-01-2009, 09:23 AM

Please PM me privately since you do have a lot of questions.
I will tell you that there is an "international school" here
that might be what you are looking for.

jebel · 10-02-2009, 08:03 AM

The ISA is really expensive my son went there in the 2006/7 school year, at least for our budget.

10-01-2009, 08:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
bethh Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Some questions for people who actually live there! Hi everyone - My husband, daughter (9 yrs) and I are comtemplating a move somewhere much warmer than our home here in Canada. We're doing a lot of research and question asking on some Caribbean islands, and Aruba was one on our list! I will shortly be a qualified teacher here in Canada, certified to teach French and English. I have an undergrad degree from a Canadian university, and will have a Master's degree from a US college (graduating in December). Here are my questions - hoping someone will be able to answer some or all of them! What are the prospects for teachers in Aruba? Do they teach teach any French / foreign languages in the schools? Is it impossible for a Canadian to work in Aruba in this capacity? Are the private schools expensive to enroll children in? Are the public schools sub-par or up to par with North American standards? (This is not a derogatory question - just an honest one. In some places I've learned that they aren't.) Is the cost of living really high or is it manageable? Thanks... I know that was a lot of questions, but I've found that tracking down people who actually live there is a much better way of getting the 'real scoop'! thanks again! Beth

10-01-2009, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 402	Please PM me privately since you do have a lot of questions. I will tell you that there is an "international school" here that might be what you are looking for. __________________ Beautiful house in Arashi for sale! www.arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org

10-02-2009, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
jebel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	The ISA is really expensive my son went there in the 2006/7 school year, at least for our budget.