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vikac
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 nervous...
i'm relocating from spore to shanghai in apr-04. need help on the following info:
1. suggestion of area to stay. my office is in hsbc building. i need to rely on public transport to commute.. also, how much do i pay for a decent furnished 2-room apartment with facilities.
2. how do i look for an a-yi (domestic help), how much cost is involved?
3. need to send my kid (8 years old) to school. is there any suggestion of good local schools. not really keen on international school.
many thanks! |
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Michael
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Feb 19, 2004 - 08:29 AM |
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Understand.. it is a big move...
Do use the search.. there is good information in the articles and forums for most of these questions.. much more than I could write.
Is this the HSBC building in LuJiaZui? Its right on the subway.. so you could live anywhere on subway line 2.. Decent is the key word... you should inquire with an agent.. but if you are on a budget.. you should be able to find a GOOD 2 BR for 5000-6000 no problem and much less if you are willing to do without a few amenities.
Ayi.. check out the other posts. Ask the building mgmt or some of your associates. Depends on how much you want her to work. We paid 500RMB a month for 2 days a week.
There are local schools that will take foreign kids. They are not too expensive, but your kid will have to get good at Chinese pretty quickly ( and they will anyway if they go to that school). It seems to me someone was doing home schooling groups at some point also. |
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psychodrew
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Feb 19, 2004 - 09:41 AM |
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Before you send your child to a local school, you should investigate some of the differences between Chinese standards of education and Western (or wherever you are from) standards. The Chinese emphasize rote memorization and less critical thinking than Western children. They also bury, and by Western standards, I do mean bury, their children in homework. They also place a great emphasis on testing. At my school, the mid-term and final exams are 70% of the student's final school. The Asian emphasis on saving face can also be frustrating.
Before you write off international schools completely, investigate them. I know of schools that teach based on the American and British curriculums. I have also heard of French, German, and Polish schools.
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bluemoon
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You can go to City Supermarket in Shanghai Center, they have a board there, many english speaking Ayi will post their job wanted ads there, you can take these info for free. Most of them had experience being a maid in expats family here. You can take a look at it...  |
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vikac
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Feb 20, 2004 - 12:44 AM |
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thanks very much! very helpful info. i believe it is the hsbc tower at lujiazui, unless there is another by similar name.
follow up question: with regards to primary school, does anyone know a website that has a full listing, or a yellow pages of some sort? |
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lioralourie
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skitrees
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aggie
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Feb 27, 2004 - 12:34 AM |
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There is a Shanghai Singapore International School so when you go back to Singapore, your child will have no problem going back to the local system. |
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XYZ123
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Feb 27, 2004 - 09:59 AM |
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Is there anyone (or their kids) currenlty studying in Singapore International? Do they accept non-Singaporian passport holder?
And how about Shanghai High School (Int'l section)? anybody has experience dealing with this school? |
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Wizzy
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It depends on what kind of accommodation, be it local or expat apartment? I pay RMB1400 for a 1 living room + 1 bedroom aprt fully furnished flat, but it is a local flat (Lao Gong Fang), if you are looking for a family type two rooms, you shld be able to find a simple furnished 2 bedroom type with RMB2500-3500 and as for maid, there is an hourly maid where you pay RMB6.00 per hour. My Shanghainese paid only RMB200 per month for a maid that comes in for 1.5 hours, 6 days a week. |
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vikac
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Feb 27, 2004 - 03:02 PM |
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thanks all for your help on info.
just in case someone missed it, i found another useful post in this forum under "learning language", authored by BINO, titled "alternative to expensive international schools", with some good web-address, which might be helpful to parents looking for primary and high schools in shanghai.
i also found out from a friend that singapore shanghai international school has a long waiting list, so need to register early. only problem is they don't appear to be responding to email enquiries which i sent. so may need to call them when on-site in shanghai later. |
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wormworm2
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Feb 29, 2004 - 12:47 PM |
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hi vikac,
i will be going over in Aug to head a dept in Shanghai Int'l School. Their office is also located in Singapore. Give me a mail and see what i can do to assit. As i am not with the company yet, i might not be able to answer much, however i would be glad to pass your concern to the revelant authority.  |
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wormworm2
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Feb 29, 2004 - 12:55 PM |
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Hi XYZ123,
they do accept non Singaporean passport holder.
Likewise would be glad if i am able to answer your quaries. However since i am not yet under their employement, most prob would forward your quaries to the relevant authorities. |
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phygohsw
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June 15, 2004 - 06:28 PM |
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Hello,
FYI, there is a new housekeeping company in Shanghai managed by experienced Singaporeans. The maids are educated (some even are degree holders!!) and have gone through 1-3 mths systematic training by the company. They are bonded and insured by the company to provide employers with max. "security".
Pls. visit www.abhousekeeping.com for more info.
[quote="vikac"] nervous...
2. how do i look for an a-yi (domestic help), how much cost is involved? |
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jehoiachin
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June 15, 2004 - 07:48 PM |
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hi all
i'm going to be in shanghai this july. was wondering what kid ong certificates i need to have with me and if i can take medication over (was intending to take atl east 3 - 6 mths stuff) |
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jehoiachin
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found somethign from autumnleaves website:
. Records and Paperwork
Bring any important records or paperwork that you may need. Do not bring originals that have certified copies made in your country of origin.
2. Certified copies
Birth Certificate/Adoption Decree
Custody Documents for Children
Diplomas
Marriage License
Divorce Decree
3. Additional Records & Paperwork
School Records
Driver's License
Bank Records
Income Tax Records
Insurance Information
Immunization Records
Blood Type/RH Classification
Dental Records
Medical Records
Medical Prescriptions-chemical or generic name
Moving Information/Inventory of Items both Shipped and Stored
Pet Shipping Information
Employment Records/letters of Reference
20 Passport photos (necessary for various permit and license)
4. Other Items
Bring what you should/like to bring, or bring what you can ... Various of wears and appliances are available in Shanghai, but there is not large variety of styles or sizes for the clothes. And some imported items (i.e. imported food items) are more expensive than in Western countries. Of course these will be improved years later - China is in "WTO" now. |
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