Family-friendly areas with schools, safety, and space - where to raise children in Montenegro.
Moving with children? Here's where Montenegro's family-friendly neighbourhoods offer the best combination of schools, safety, and lifestyle.
Key Criteria - International or bilingual school access - Safe, walkable neighbourhoods - Parks and playgrounds - Healthcare facilities - Family-friendly activities - Community of other families
Best for: International lifestyle, airport convenience
Schools - Knightsbridge Schools International (opening 2026) - Montenegrin primary schools - Podgorica international schools accessible
Why Families Love It - Safe, modern infrastructure - Parks and waterfront promenade - Porto Montenegro amenities - International community - Airport minutes away
Property - 2-3 bed apartments: €150,000-350,000 - Houses with garden: from €300,000 - Rent: €600-1,200/month
Best for: Year-round education, career-focused parents
Schools - QSI International School of Montenegro - Arcadia Academy - Excellent Montenegrin schools - University access for older children
Why Families Love It - Best school options - Year-round activities - Cultural institutions - Modern amenities - Affordable
Property - 3-bed apartment: €100,000-180,000 - Houses: from €200,000 - Rent: €400-700/month
Best for: UNESCO beauty, water activities
Schools - Montenegrin schools with language support - Private tutoring available - Tivat/Podgorica schools accessible
Why Families Love It - Stunning natural setting - Safe, small-town feel - Water sports and outdoor activities - Strong community - Cultural experiences
Property - Apartments: €2,000-3,500/sqm - Seafront houses: from €400,000 - Rent: €500-900/month
Best for: Beach lifestyle, social activities
Schools - Several Montenegrin primary schools - English tutoring widely available - Close to future international school options
Why Families Love It - Award-winning beach - Year-round activities - Other families around - Good restaurants - Everything walkable
Property - 2-3 bed apartments: €120,000-250,000 - Rent: €500-900/month
Best for: Budget-conscious, health-focused
Schools - Good Montenegrin schools - Music and arts programs - Croatian schools accessible
Why Families Love It - Most affordable family area - Flat terrain (good for prams/bikes) - Health spa facilities - Green spaces - Friendly community
Property - Family apartments: €80,000-150,000 - Houses with garden: from €150,000 - Rent: €350-600/month
International Schools - QSI Podgorica (IB curriculum) - Knightsbridge Tivat (British curriculum, opening) - Various bilingual kindergartens
Montenegrin Schools - Free for residents - Language can be learned by immersion - Quality varies by location - Some offer English support
Homeschooling Increasingly popular with expat families. Legal with proper registration.
Sports - Swimming (beaches and pools) - Football clubs everywhere - Tennis academies - Skiing in winter - Martial arts
Arts & Culture - Music schools - Art classes - Theatre programs - Language classes
Nature - National park visits - Hiking suitable for children - Lake activities - Beach clubs
Paediatricians Available in all major towns. Private options offer English-speaking care.
Hospitals - Podgorica (best facilities) - Kotor - Bar - Serious cases may go to Serbia/Croatia
Pharmacies Well-stocked, many medications available.
Montenegro is very safe for families: - Low crime rates - Children often play outside unsupervised - Traffic is the main concern - Community watching is normal
Questions to Ask 1. Where will children go to school? 2. Do you need English-language education? 3. Is beach or city lifestyle preferred? 4. What's your budget? 5. Do you need airport proximity?
Recommendation - Career + schools = Podgorica - Luxury + international = Tivat - Culture + beauty = Kotor - Beach + social = Budva - Budget + community = Herceg Novi
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