Hello everyone!
My husband got a job offer in China and we are thrilled to have the opportunity and can't wait to explore such an amazing culture. We were offered 3 or 4 bases and picked Shenzhen. However that base will only be available mid year 2018. In the mean time we will live in Shanghai. I have a lot of questions mainly about housing (My husband is a pilot so he will go to the airport for work) schools, and meeting people. I will be taking care of our son while trying to meet friends and finding the best grocery stores :-)
It is very important for us that our son get fluent in mandarin so any suggestions about kindergartens that focuse on the language would be great. He already speaks French and English so I would love for him to pick up a third language. I hope to make friends with locals eventually but in the mean time what is the best way for and adult to learn mandarin? How much would a 2 bedroom apartment cost us? And what neighbourhood would you suggest? Which schools do you think will suit us and how much will it cost? What are the best places/things for families? Please feel free to leave me your contact so I can get in touch once in Shanghai. Any advice/help is welcome. What's your favourite grocery store? Activity for kids? How about healthcare? Do we need insurance? What clinics do you suggest?
Thank you everyone!