03 — Family & pets
Schools, help at home, and pets
The logistics that come with moving a whole household, not just yourself.
Schools
Hyderabad has a good number of international and IB-curriculum schools, concentrated mostly around the same western neighborhoods where expats tend to live. Start the admissions process earlier than feels necessary — good schools and popular grade levels fill up well ahead of the academic year.
Ask about waitlist movement, not just open seats — places often open up close to term start as other families relocate.
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Nannies & household help
Full-time or part-time household help is common and generally affordable relative to many expats' home countries. As with drivers, referrals from other expat families are the most reliable way to find someone, and a proper reference check is worth the extra step even when a candidate comes recommended.
Agree on scope, hours, and pay in writing from day one, even if it feels overly formal — it's the single biggest source of later misunderstandings.
Vets & moving with pets
If you're relocating with a pet, start the import paperwork well before your move date — vaccination and documentation timelines can take longer than expected. Once settled, ask other pet-owning expats which vets they use; experience with international breeds and imported pet food/medication availability varies by clinic.
Locate a vet near you before an emergency, not during one — the same rule as hospitals for humans.
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