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Lyford Cay International School · For Faculty & Staff
Island living — figured out together.
A vetted guide to thriving in Nassau: where to eat, what to do, how to get settled — and the community of colleagues who have already worked it out.
Diningeat well on a budget
Activitiesweekends & day trips
Livingpermits, banking, 90 days
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This week on islandThursday and Friday are faculty social nights — Bon Vivants and Twisted Lime in Sandyport run happy-hour specials, and the “LCIS Social Scene” WhatsApp group is where impromptu plans happen. Ask any current teacher for an invite.
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Where to eat & drink
Where faculty actually eat on a teacher's budget — $12 conch salad at the Fish Fry, happy hour with free appetizers, the pizza deals pages — plus a short list of splurges for when the parents visit.
Worth knowingEating out adds up fast on a teacher's salary — the locals' habit is happy hours (Wok n Roll, Bon Vivants, Twisted Lime), the Fish Fry for guests, and the pizza deal pages for family nights. Solomon's gives 5% off on Wednesdays with school ID; Cost Right online is the cheapest way to stock the freezer; the Kraven app delivers across most of Nassau. Shima and Mogano are lovely but book out weeks ahead and are priced for Lyford Cay, not for us — save them for a birthday.
Dining & Provisions Guide
The full vetted list — restaurants, bars, groceries and pro tips — designed for print or your phone.
Faculty Friday night soccer, free beaches, resident rates and the odd day trip — the weekend is the whole point, and most of it costs nothing.
Worth knowingAsk for resident rates everywhere — Baha Bay gives 40% off with local ID, Atlantis has resident pricing, and 'The Dig' is free after 6pm with a valid work permit. Many teachers keep annual waterpark passes for hosting visitors.
Activities & Island Life Guide
Every day trip, gallery, gym and festival — offline and printable.
The unglamorous essentials, done right the first time. LCIS HR leads permits and relocation — this is your map of the territory. When in doubt, reach out to Ulanda!
Resident rates, teacher discounts and happy hours worth knowing — posted by colleagues, for colleagues.
Worth knowingMost resident and teacher rates aren't advertised — they're granted at the till when you ask and show your LCIS ID or work permit. If you find one, post it here; a good deal shared is the whole point of the Nest.
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LCIS Social Scene
Where impromptu gatherings actually get planned. Ask any current teacher, or the Faculty Social Committee, for an invite.
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Faculty Carpool
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Faculty Social Committee
Organises outings and events all year — watch the weekly staff bulletin.
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The social running club — a weekly run or walk, then socialising. Half the island's expats pass through eventually.
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