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Where can we live that will allow my English-speaking daughter to attend a public school, even though she hasn't yet learned the language?

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1heatherr

7/15/2022 09:40 EST

I'd like her to attend public school based on the reputation in Costa Rica and because I think she will learn Spanish more quickly.

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lindyluvsCR

7/16/2022 18:11 EST

What about the teacher. When your daughter does not understand the homework or instructions. Under the scenario you desire, if the teacher does not know English, or even if he/she does, will need to be taking a lot of time re-explaining etc. I personally believe it would put a burden on the teacher and time away from the other students. Something to think about.

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Kohl

7/16/2022 15:35 EST

Have you been to Costa Rica and toured some of the various areas?

I lived in the country for 18+ years and volunteered in two local primary schools in two different rural areas, near to our homes and if you have never been to CR, you may be shocked with the conditions you may come across.

You will also have to find a location that provides a good internet connection which again, in the rural areas is not so easy to obtain

My advice is tour areas then pick a school then find a home that fits with you both.

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Taosmountainhouse

7/16/2022 11:11 EST

Probably any public school has to let her enroll. All kids have to be in school, no home schooling in CR, it is a criminal offense. You make some assumptions that could be hard down the road for your daughter. You assume the iraqi girl did not know or understand english, when she may have just been shy and uncertain about herself speaking english. It could bevery hard for your daughter if this assumption is wrong.
Do your daughter a favor and get her into a Spanish language program before you move. You also don't say if you speak Spanish. If you do you will be very busy helping your daughter with school work and language. That may also have been a factor for the Iraqi girl, whose parents knew English and could help explain and do schoolwork. My point with the comparison is no two kids are the same, and having to think and learn in another language is quite different from knowing a few words and simple greetings. While you can get by in CR with no real Spanish speaking skills, you miss a lot and will want to know the language yourself, too.

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