I live in Texas but, have always considered Jamaica my home away from home. My last visit was my 29th and I?

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A_Mom

The very first thing to do is to discuss this idea with any family members who would be included in the move.

If you are serious you really need to check into the laws about residing in Jamaica, how to legally be able to live there, own property, employment, etc.

As for homeschooling, do you have enough experience to properly educate your children all the way through senior year? What education is available to them in Jamaica, public? private? Would you be able to support your family and educate your children at the same time? Homeschooling is not an easy task. Is homeschooling legal in Jamaica.

You have a lot of research to do prior to making such a change in your life as well as that in your childrens.

Do a lot of research, perhaps try to connect with others who have already relocated to Jamaica, ask questions.

Best of luck

The education system is structured differently in Jamaica than in the U.S., but I have also heard that in Jamaica there are higher academic expectations of their students than the schools in the U.S. Your kids would probably be better off going to a school than being home schooled. I also am a teacher, but know I cannot properly educate my son the way a trained teacher in specific content areas can teach him. Look at the Ministry of Education website. You would think with all the times you have been to Jamaica you would have looked into a few public schools while there. On your next visit, go check out a few schools. You will probably be pleasantly surprised. I was! With all the money you spent going back and forth, you could have bought yourself a little house in Jamaica with enough land to plant a nice little garden. I am sure by now you have a few friends there who could realistically answer some of your questions and help you get set up. Good luck to you.

Nipahc

I feel the same way! :D I have three kids and would have to do similar though. I am not sure what their education system is like and how they would like that idea unfortunately.

I love Jamaica... So many plants, No Problem, and cool Rastas.

Serenaâ™¥

Well if you want to move there, maybe you can wait until your daughters are in college. Or if you can't wait long, then just go with homeschooling or maybe you can make them exchange students so they can go to school there. Hope this helps! Good Luck! :-)

bre l

my opinion would be for u to move to a city in jamaica or a large town.
The interior of the island consists of mostly small towns, where unless u know somebody there , it would be a bit more harder to establish ur new life.
Schooling in jamaica can be very outstanding
u would have to find one of the best schools for ur children in the part u are planning to settle.
There are alot of private schools so there should be no problem as long as u can pay for them.
Also, how are u going to make a living?
u need to fing out about how u can become a citizen of the island
go to jamaica - find a school and ask alot of questions

How does your family feel about the move?

Remember - Jamaica is an island and it is not the U.S. They have different laws then we do.

Do some research. Find out more about Jamaican laws and areas that you would consider to move into.

Find out about how they deal with the education system and home schooling. Is it allowed?

Remember the locals will think you may have a lot of money and will try to rob or become your friend. Think of your daughters.

Decide where you would want to live and a budget on basic things that you may need there. Paying for an apartment? A rental time sharing home?

Security for yourself and your daughters?

Look at all your options before making a move like that. Remember, it is an island and having respect for people around you. It is different from America.

rollocalcetin

AND... just how do you plan to support yourself.?

It's a great idea... I live on my boat in Antigua and love it and the island life, so I agree with you... but unless you are financially secure, you may have a problem living in Jamaica.

Personally, I don't like Jamaica and find Antigua much better... but that's just personal preference.

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