Plan your stay
Planning your family worldschooling stay in Goa
For many families, a cohort at the Hub is their first time in India. This page sets out how we can help and what to arrange yourselves.
We can help with practical arrangements, but some services are paid for separately and we cannot arrange or guarantee visas.
How we help
Practical support before and after you arrive
- Family handbook
- Before you arrive we send a handbook with local information: shops, doctors, beaches, places to eat and what to pack.
- Airport transfers and vehicles
- We can help you arrange a transfer from the airport and, if you need one, a car or scooter for your stay. These are paid for separately.
- Local accommodation
- If you are staying offsite, we can suggest trusted local providers of villas and apartments near the Hub. Larger families can also ask about our two-bedroom house 400 metres from the hub.
- SIM cards and getting around
- Ask us about local SIM cards, taxis and rickshaws, and how other families have managed day to day.
Family planning guide
Before you travel
- Choose a cohort and check dates with us before booking flights.
- Check current visa and entry requirements for every family member with official government sources for your nationality.
- Arrange travel insurance that covers your whole stay.
- Speak to your doctor or a travel clinic about health advice for India.
- Talk to us before booking about serious allergies, a fear of dogs or anything that would help your children settle; we can go through it on a call.
- Plan your children's formal education alongside the programme, if they follow one.
From enquiry to arrival
- 1Send an enquiryUse the enquiry form or WhatsApp to tell us about your family, your children's ages and the cohort you are considering.
- 2Introductory conversationWe arrange a conversation to talk through the programme, your plans and any questions.
- 3Availability and suitabilityWe confirm whether there is space in your chosen cohort and whether the programme suits your children.
- 4DepositA 25% deposit secures your place. Bookings made within 60 days of arrival are paid in full.
- 5Pre-arrival informationWe send our family handbook with local information and help you plan your arrival.
Health
Healthcare near the Hub
Local public healthcare is available at the Community Health Centre (CHC) Canacona in Sheller, Canacona. For a wider range of services, South Goa District Hospital in Margao is the larger government hospital for the district and lists emergency services among its departments.
Which specialists are available, and when, varies. Some specialist care may mean travelling further, so do not assume a particular service will be available locally.
Our team can share local contact information when you arrive, but we are not a medical service and cannot replace emergency or medical care.
Before you travel
- Arrange travel and medical insurance that suits your family and covers your whole stay.
- Bring enough of any prescription medicines, with copies of the prescriptions.
- Discuss any ongoing health needs with your own doctor or care providers before you travel.
- Check current contact details and services on the official directories below, rather than relying on numbers shared informally.
Official directories
- Community Health Centre Canacona (Directorate of Health Services, Goa)
- Health centres and hospitals in Goa (National Health Mission, Goa)
- South Goa District Hospital, Margao: services (PDF)
Information checked 5 November 2026. Services and contacts can change, so please check the official pages before you travel.
Family guide
Ask for the family guide
Send us a message and Amanda will reply personally with the current cohort dates, prices and practical information.
Enquiries
Questions about getting here?
Tell us a little about your family and the dates you have in mind.