Considerations for US Family Moving to Poland (esp. Int'l Schools)

Polonius3 993 | 12,357

7 Nov 2010 #31

I would suggest a semester at an American, British or international school in Poland (English instrcution) whilst your daughter picks up Polish at the playground and in the courtyard, watching Polish TV kids shows, etc. In six months her Polish should be good enough to enrol in a normal Polish primary school. A school to consider in Kraków: iskonline.org

convex 20 | 3,928

7 Nov 2010 #32

You haven't checked US gov. travel advisories lately, have you?

None of those countries have travel warnings. There are advisories, but...there is also an advisory for Europe :)

But I think it breaks down to this:

Poles work on English teacher money, and can raise a family, it's not easy, but it's doable...But I doubt that a foreigner could live on the same amount of money without having a healthy chunk of change saved up.

Read these two, elysiann.
One person's problem can become another person's business opportunity. Isn't that the adage in the West?

Great idea.

jonni 16 | 2,481

7 Nov 2010 #33

jonni wrote:

36000 USD is at the bottom end of the market.

which is what a newbie can expect to get.

Trust me, newbies often start much lower. 20,000 usd even!

SeanBM 35 | 5,797

7 Nov 2010 #34

Are you an English teacher jonni?

I'm your nosey neighbour :)

z_darius 14 | 3,964

7 Nov 2010 #35

None of those countries have travel warnings. There are advisories

"Advisory" is an euphemism in regards to some countries.

Is the "advisory" quoted below for an EU or ME country?
Take a wild guess.

The threat of terrorism remains high...

(...)

Terrorists often do not distinguish between U.S. government personnel and private U.S. citizens. Terrorists may target areas frequented by Westerners, such as tourist sites, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, liquor stores, shopping malls, transportation hubs, places of worship, expatriate residential areas, and schools. In light of these security concerns, U.S. citizens are urged to maintain a high level of vigilance, to be aware of their surroundings, and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.

convex 20 | 3,928

7 Nov 2010 #36

Is the "advisory" quoted below for an EU or ME country?
Take a wild guess.

It reads like the warning that was issued for Europe:

There are no warnings for the countries I mentioned.

The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to the potential for terrorist attacks in Europe. Current information suggests that al-Qa’ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks. European governments have taken action to guard against a terrorist attack and some have spoken publicly about the heightened threat conditions.

Terrorists may elect to use a variety of means and weapons and target both official and private interests. U.S. citizens are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems and other tourist infrastructure. Terrorists have targeted and attacked subway and rail systems, as well as aviation and maritime services. U.S. citizens should take every precaution to be aware of their surroundings and to adopt appropriate safety measures to protect themselves when traveling.

Anyway, jonni is still alive :)