Querétaro: Schools, Health Care and Living [HELP!]

Hello Canucks!

I have children I am looking to relocate to Querétaro full time, and my kids part-time. I need to know about schools that are comparable to Canadian schools, health care and anything else related to relocating.

I have not learned Spanish yet, but I plan to. I need to know how to find a place to rent, find work possibly teaching English and so-on.

What do I need to know, consider and prepare for?

ANY help is much appreciated.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Lance

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Thank you very much Michelle! There are small details that people can't know unless they're in the thick of it, like you are, so this is great to know. I suspected the english would be sketchy and I am sad that it is. I do not have a BA, just lots of work experience. I guess I could do remote internet work for US/Can employers.

-- Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:08 pm --

Hi Michelle

What do you know about bringing your own car to Mex?
And, do I need to get a visa of some kind? I don't imagine I can just show and rent a place and just stay...??

As for driving to Mex, are there unsafe areas to avoid on the way through the North of Mex into Qro?
Thanks!

-- Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:16 pm --

I am a little confused by those sites - I don't know the culture or language (yet) and they all use the $ sign. $4500 for a place to rent. Sounds nuts! Is that pesos? I emailed two ads to ask that question. Let's see what they say.

-- Fri May 14, 2010 1:50 pm --

I have almost everything covered now, and I have run into a problem - GUARANTORS. Apparently I need one to sign for an apartment.

How can I have one of those when I am new to the country?

Any ideas for this one?

Thanks.

-- Wed Aug 18, 2010 3:50 pm --

UPDATE AUGUST 18th 2010

I arrived in Querétaro in July and I now have an Apartment and a job. Considering I have successfully completed my goal, if I can help anyone with advice/knowledge I would be willing.