Other options besides international schools in China???

rclaws13

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Member since 13 September 2016

rclaws13

14 September 2016 01:35:36

rclaws13

14 September 2016 01:35:36

My family is moving to Chongqing for one year in August 2017 and we were just informed by our company that they will not be paying for private school tuition. We have three school age children (9, 7, and 5) and don't know what to do. We cannot afford the astronomical tuition fees at the international schools, but I am worried about sending my kids to public school (if that is even possible) with very beginner Chinese language skills. Any thoughts???

xonew

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Member since 24 August 2016

xonew

26 September 2016 12:51:34

xonew

26 September 2016 12:51:34

Have you considered private tutors or homeschooling?

petersliu

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Member since 29 August 2016

petersliu

27 September 2016 08:13:33

petersliu

27 September 2016 08:13:33

"local" school's are for residents only

nikocord

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Member since 09 June 2015

nikocord

27 September 2016 08:42:04

nikocord

27 September 2016 08:42:04

petersliu wrote:
"local" school's are for residents only

As far as I know this is not totally correct. If you have a work permit and a residence permit you do have access to the local schools.

I also heard that some countries offer support with paying for tuition for their citizens living abroad. In any case I would consult with your countries embassy, if the don't help you to pay, at least the will offer some advice.

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