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The main sectors of the economy in the Dominican Republic are agriculture and tourism. Most locals and expats are employed in these spheres. Foreigners will find it difficult to search for job opportunities in the Dominican Republic, which require low qualification levels because local people and Haiti immigrants are hired for such type of work. Meanwhile, most expats are moving to the Dominican Republic as foreign language teachers or tourism sector workers.

Children of locals usually attend public schools starting from the age of six. Education in public schools in the Dominican Republic is not on the same level as in European countries. Due to the overcrowded classes, a high dropout rate, an outdated curriculum, expats who relocated to the Dominican Republic prefer private or international schools for their children.

Private schools in the Dominican Republic grant comprehensive programs with extensive learning of foreign languages, English and French particularly. Most subjects are still conducted in Spanish in private schools, so expats’ children need to learn the basics at least.

Even though the recent reforms in the healthcare sector were supposed to improve the quality of healthcare services in the Dominican Republic, there are still many issues present.

Employed locals and expats have to make monthly contributions to the healthcare system of the Dominican Republic. As a rule, the company you work for will reimburse those expenses or you will share them. Anyway, it is highly advisable to purchase private healthcare insurance when moving to the Dominican Republic which will cost you about €40 per month.