Other options besides international schools in China???

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Member since 13 September 2016

rclaws13Member13 September 2016 23:35:36

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 Member

Member since 24 August 2016

xonewMember26 September 2016 10:51:34

Have you considered private tutors or homeschooling?

petersliu Member

Member since 29 August 2016

petersliuMember27 September 2016 06:13:33

"local" school's are for residents only

nikocord Active member

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nikocordActive member27 September 2016 06:42:04

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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