Relolcation to permanent residence is a serious decision that will significantly affect the life scenario of your children. They will perceive all changes in the socio-cultural context more deeply than you, since their personalities are flexible and more susceptible to external influence. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate in advance many aspects that may only slightly affect the elders, but will significantly affect the younger ones.
- Upbringing. This is about the social norms and values that prevail in your chosen country. Assess how close they are to your family’s beliefs.
- Cultural identity: If you want to pass on your traditions to the younger generation, won’t the education system or environment hinder this?
- Mentality. Will your children feel like they belong here? Will they be accepted by society or socially ostracized? Think about whether they will be able to build meaningful relationships with neighbors, friends, and classmates.
- Level, availability and quality of private schools, as well as special education (courses, tutors).
- Level of social security. What are the crime statistics here now and is there a chance that they will change for the worse due to political conflicts or regional specifics? Let’s take Barcelona, for example. It is the capital of the autonomous region of Catalonia. Catalan independence is an old but still sharp bone stuck across Spanish politics, from time to time provoking tensions between the regional and central government. The use of the Catalan language is also actively promoted here, and Spanish is treated, at best, with tolerance. But where outside Catalonia can you use Catalan? Obviously, there is no point in leaving a conflict region for another, potentially conflict-ridden one.
In the context of these criteria, Mauritius becomes especially attractive for moving the whole family for permanent residence. Representatives of different cultures and religions peacefully coexist here, which has a positive effect on the upbringing of children. They will be able to easily adapt to the local way of life and social interactions. Children will have enough opportunities for socialization. Teenagers will be able to find a common language with others without sacrificing their cultural code. Life in Mauritius will provide them with all the knowledge and skills that are in demand in developed countries of the world. So all roads will be open to them.
What prospects will your children have after finishing school?
Families move, first and foremost, to give their children a better future and more opportunities.
How many Thai students attend the best European and American universities? No. Here’s the bottom line: look for a country that can provide your heirs with a quality basic education. And even better, all the “access keys” to continue this education at the best universities in the world. Is the local certificate or diploma recognized abroad? Does the country offer International Baccalaureate programs? How well do they teach foreign languages?
The Mauritian educational system operates according to the British model. School education is reinforced by O-Levels and A-Levels exams. That is, admission to any European university will not be a problem. Mauritius itself also has a lot to choose from: public and private universities, technical institutes and colleges, campuses of foreign educational institutions and institutes with student exchange programs.
Suffice it to say that Europeans themselves are moving to live in Mauritius. And not because it is cheap here, but because the high standard of living is confirmed in detail and is felt by people of all ages and aspirations.
The official languages of Mauritius are English and French, which makes adaptation much easier. There are many courses for learning these languages and there are groups for all ages. There are more than enough options for children to do after school. So they will be able to communicate with their peers and develop their talents. High-quality medical care is also available, in full. Mauritius has many advantages, but before you say “yes”, imagine all aspects of your life on the island and assess whether they meet your expectations.