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Moving to Miami? Here’s How to Find the Perfect School for Your Kids

In this episode of Better Decisions, I sit down with Valeria Avirett, a Miami-based school advisor and relocation consultant who’s helped countless families navigate one of the toughest parts of moving—finding the right school.

We dive into how to evaluate private, public, and magnet schools, what admissions teams really look for, and how to build an educational plan that fits your child’s needs and your family’s lifestyle. From timelines and applications to community and commute, Valeria shares insider advice to help parents make smarter, calmer choices when relocating to Miami.

⏱️ Episode Chapters

• 00:00 — Welcome
• 00:32 — Who is Valeria Avirett? Her story and how she started
• 03:00 — The biggest challenges families face when relocating to Miami
• 06:15 — Private vs. Public vs. Magnet Schools — understanding the differences
• 09:45 — How relocation companies differ from school advisors
• 13:00 — Common mistakes families make when applying to Miami schools
• 16:45 — What to expect during the private school admissions process
• 20:30 — Tuition realities: the true cost of private education in Miami
• 23:00 — Application strategy — timing, fit, and Plan B schools
• 27:30 — The impact of lifestyle, budget, and location on school choices
• 31:45 — Miami’s top magnet schools & language programs explained
• 36:00 — The top private schools in Miami: Gulliver, Ransom, Carrollton & more
• 41:00 — How to elevate your application & stand out in competitive schools
• 46:00 — The emotional side of relocation — stress, kids’ adjustment & psychology
• 50:30 — Supporting neurodivergent learners & differently wired children
• 56:00 — The importance of early intervention and self-advocacy
• 59:00 — How schools are evolving with technology, AI, and new learning models
• 1:05:00 — Preparing kids for a changing world — creativity, discipline & resilience
• 1:10:00 — How Miami’s lifestyle and weather impact education and community life
• 1:14:00 — Building your village: how to make friends and find community after moving
• 1:18:00 — Final takeaways — how to choose the right school, not just the best-rated one

🔗 Read the full blog article:

https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/

🔗 Related Episodes

• 🎓 Inside Gulliver Prep Admissions → https://youtu.be/ln2Wp0sxfEo
• 🎓 Inside Palmer Trinity Admissions → https://youtu.be/Hmufuj8bCKc
• 🎓 Inside St. Thomas Episcopal Admissions → https://youtu.be/6t428pi6iZA

📌 About Valeria Avirett

Valeria Avirett is a Miami school advisor and relocation consultant specializing in helping families find the right educational fit. She works across private and public school systems to guide parents through admissions strategy, interviews, and placement—empowering families to make informed, confident decisions.

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