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Post Report of the Day

Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago

What is the availability of international schools? What has been your general experience with them, if any?

This is a really important issue: for many years there was one option that embassy children and most expats attended, which is the International School of Port of Spain (ISPS). In 2016-2017 things changed a...

How much of the local language do you need for daily living? Are local language classes/tutors available and affordable?

English-speaking country although the accent and slang can be tough for some who are not use to it. It does sound almost like sing-song version of English.