solarman
American looking for information about Ghana
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Registration: 02 June 2013
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Speaking Twi in Ghana by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Twi is essential for a successful integration in Ghana. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Twi? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language course in ...
Your analysis is correct. I actually understand Ga fully but do not understand Twi well. However, English and some few basic Twi phrases is all you need. Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Ghana? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Ghana, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Been there. I tested the waters for a few years. I was back and forth. I never fully moved there but I saw that if you have a business it is never stable. You essentially have to have income from abroad to keep it going. I would suggest Ghana ... Read More
Comparison of International Schools by Pallavi Singh
Hi Very soon we'll be relocating to Accra from Lagos. Which is the best & most prestigious school in Ghana ? We were looking at American International but some say its GIS .... We also want a reasonably good mix of nationalities at far as ...
One tip. If you are going to be in the Airport Residential Area and the kids are elementary school age you want to go with Galaxy International School. Owned by a Turkish gentleman. They have a high school branch in East Legon. My son did a ... Read More
Life in Ghana - $2000 plus all benefits - deal? by rohinish
Hello there, I have recently been offerred by one of the company in Ghana, Accra. i was in discussion with them where they are offering me $2000 plus all the expat benefits like House, Car, School, Medical, Maintenence. My wife & 2 kids shall ...
Sounds like a good deal if they are giving you that on top of a home and a car? Unless you live a lavish lifestyle you should not really have a problem. Read More
British international school by lotfy71
Has any one have information about BIS in accra we have moved recently to ghana and I have 3 kids 7,9,11 years old
My son went to British International School for Class 1 and then he came back to America. He was fine and was up to par with his American counterparts. He had picked up the Ghanaian accent English but that actually was good as far as I was ... Read More
Is 700 $ enough salary? by raavi
Hi dere ...I want to ask my friend is coming to ghana from india ...is 700 $ enough salary if all other expenses like vehicle for transport .food.house is provided by company
It is expensive but if your housing, transportation and food is taken care of, that changes the entire picture. If you go to brunch at La Palm Royal every week then that is another issue.... :lol: Read More
Is 700 $ enough salary? by raavi
Hi dere ...I want to ask my friend is coming to ghana from india ...is 700 $ enough salary if all other expenses like vehicle for transport .food.house is provided by company
If transport, housing and food is being taken care of, you are in good shape. The difference maker is knowing how to get the cheapest services for things like laundry, cleaning and repairs for electronics....If you are single, you probably can just ... Read More
Searching for a school for 5 and 8 years boys by Bensha
Hey, I will be moving to Ghana in August 2014, i am looking for a school in Accra for my two boys. The school should be using either a British or American curriculum. My budget for fees is USD 6,000 per child per year. Please advice Thanks
Just a tip. Lincoln is an American school that in my personal opinion is highly overpriced and a bit too American in teachers and student demographic. I remember that they quoted $14,000.00 per for the year for a first grader (class one). They ... Read More
African American wishing to relocate to Ghana by Reybabe85
Hello my name is Rey, and I would love to move to Ghana. I'm currently living in Cairo Egypt I've been living here for a year and I have met some great people, but I feel my time here is up , and I think Ghana is my next venture.. I have applied ...
Ha ha ha...you are all sisters.... Read More
Request for help in understanding the right salary offer for a job by sushan.aich
Hi All, I am currently put up in Delhi and have been offered a job in an IT company based out of Accra (claimed to be rated among top 10 of Ghana Club 100 business). I am here to try and understand the lifestyle and its expenses in Ghana. I have ...
Your salary is very good for Ghana standards since your housing and transportation is being paid for. You will live well. Read More
African American wishing to relocate to Ghana by Reybabe85
Hello my name is Rey, and I would love to move to Ghana. I'm currently living in Cairo Egypt I've been living here for a year and I have met some great people, but I feel my time here is up , and I think Ghana is my next venture.. I have applied ...
Take one or two test trips first and go with an entrepreneurial idea and money to back it up. Ghana has potential and some people make it big but one should not over idealize the place. There are challenges even for a Black expat. Read More
Is Ghana/Accra nice place to live? by Amiek
Hi, good afternoon.. Soon I will move to Ghana. Is Ghana/Accra nice place to live? I live now in Dubai but a few months we will move to Ghana. Can you tell me little bit about Ghana? Is it to hot in the summer time? Is there also malaria ? Is there ...
I will agree that there is "pro-Ghanaian" bias when there is a conflict. I know from having a business there. However, I do not go as far as racism because that conotates power. One of the interesting things about Ghana is that the "outsiders" ... Read More
Is Ghana/Accra nice place to live? by Amiek
Hi, good afternoon.. Soon I will move to Ghana. Is Ghana/Accra nice place to live? I live now in Dubai but a few months we will move to Ghana. Can you tell me little bit about Ghana? Is it to hot in the summer time? Is there also malaria ? Is there ...
I would personally say that relatively, it is still very safe. I think what is happening is that in the internet era, crime is being reported more but the crime rate is still quite low. As for the racism. I really would not use the term ... Read More
Ghana or no Ghana by Ian Roberts
I am considering accepting a job in Ghana as an expat. We would live in Accra in supplied accomodation. I feel excited by the prospect and unsure at the same time (no doubt exactly the same as anyone else who has made the same type of move). One of ...
So many expats in Accra these days. It is a pretty comfortable transition these days. This is probably the easiest time to make such a move. I am still based in the US but run a business in Ghana. I go often and run into people from all over the ... Read More
International schools in Accra by VG28
I need to know which international secondary schools are recommended by expats.
Well, they are not cheap but compared to USA prices they are cheap (Except for Lincoln). At the end of the day, the kids who go to those schools usually end up at university abroad. In fact, they end up in the USA and the UK at a high rate. So I ... Read More