Talk Quesada forum

I would like to hear from people who have moved to Costa Blanca with teenagers and how have they coped or not coped with the move.
Thanks
BrianC

Quite tough to integrate even if they are early teens in school here.Late teens even tougher unless they have thick skins.Teenagers can be difficult anyway in their own land....unless they can speak languages that will get them by.Harsh..but true. It'll need lots of parent patience,assistance and pickups/dropoffs to meet similar teens.

Don't do it. It's too much hassle and many families I've know over the years have gone back to obviously much less than they originally had. It's not fair on the kids and it's not really a better life for them. Depending on age depends on how easy it will be for them to integrate. They will feel isolated and alone and will probably be picked on because of their initial lack of understanding. An international private school would be the best option. I'm sure there are success stories though. I've not heard of any though when families come with teenagers.

Thanks for replies regarding teenagers in Costa Blanca in my case my daughter would be post school age, we were thinking about enrolling her into the college near San Miguel to complete a course in beauty, presuming the college is still running?
Thanks
BrianC

There are very few young English speaking people in Spain. Many of the Brits with young families left during the recession as most of the jobs dried up when the housing market collapsed. The problem your girl will have is the language. Yes she could do a beauty course (Strictly Hair and Beauty in Quesada teaches hair dressing and Beauty), but I think she would find it very hard to settle and make new friends and would probably return to the UK to work. I'd agree with the comments above, and those people here with teenagers have mostly been here since the kids were small, so they are bilingual and able to work. I wish you well, but I think it will be difficult.

Thanks for all comments and information.
BrianC

Hi,
We are moving out to our place in La Herrada in September mainly because our 16 year old daughter wants to do her A levels somewhere small and personal. She will be going to the Phoenix International school in San Miguel de la Salinas.
So if you do choose to go for it, you won’t be alone in the adventure!!

Hello
Ok thanks, we haven’t committed yet just gathering some useful information and tips.
Regards
BrianC

A lot depends on the child.
Most have already established friendships by their teens and won't react well to being taken out of the environment they are comfortable with.
I would not recommend it after about eight years old.
It's pretty cruel.