SOUTH GOA FAMILY COMMUNITY
South Goa is a beautiful place to live and raise children. With a village atmosphere surrounded by incredible nature, from magnificent beaches and lush jungles to the inimitable ghats and rolling hills, it is a marvel. This area has attracted more and more families over the years, from all over the world, allowing a vibrant, diverse community to flourish. Goa offers a laid-back outdoor lifestyle that is idyllic for families.
WHERE TO LIVE & HOW TO FIND ACCOMMODATION
We understand how important it is for you to find the right home for your family and you are sure to find some beautiful villages close to our school. If possible, it’s a good idea to book a place temporarily to start and then have a good look around when you arrive to see which area suits you best.
Our school parents are dotted all over the surrounding villages – Agonda, Palolem, Colomb, Patnem, Rajbag, Talpona and Galgibag. Each place has a very different scene, ranging from the quiet and peaceful – i.e. Rajbag, Talpona and Galgibag -to the ‘more happening’ spots such as Palolem, Patnem and Agonda, which get much busier during the tourist season.
It really all depends on what you’re looking for in your new home. The quieter villages have almost deserted beaches, few amenities and more of a local village feel. The busier places have plenty of shops, restaurants, coffee shops, beach shacks, live music in the evenings and so on.
A two or three-bedroom place can cost anything between Rs 20,000 and Rs 70,000 per month, with additional expenses for water and electricity. Properties vary from freestanding Goan houses to apartments above a local family to serviced apartments.
We can’t promise to find your home for you; however, we are happy to help you out with a few pointers once you get here. In the meantime, we recommend signing up to the South Goa Community Forum on Facebook. It’s the go-to place for spotting adverts for homes to rent or to place your own specific advert for the kind of house you’re looking for.
HOW WE KEEP IN TOUCH
We have River House Academy Facebook And Instagram pages which keep everyone interested in our school up to date on school news.
We also have a River House Academy Parents Whatsapp group which is a closed group and keeps you posted with useful information, where you can share day-to-day school news and generally keep in touch.
Of course, we are also available to answer any queries, so feel free to drop us a line.