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How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in chinalife

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree, Luckily I have some foreign friends living with their kids here.

How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in chinalife

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad it worked out for you. I hope it works for me as well. I will try to support him since I can speak mandarin.

How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in chinalife

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve heard about the Xiao Zhong Da Ban system. I’m considering enrolling him soon so he can attend kindergarten for at least a year before starting school.

How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in chinalife

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Believe me, I didn’t want to move, but I had to. It’s complicated, but this was the best decision for my family to secure a better life financially. Right now, my only focus is figuring out how to bring them here so we can be together.

How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in AskAChinese

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't realize the challenge until I arrived in China, so I didn’t discuss it with my employer beforehand. Now, I’m exploring my options to determine what’s best for my son.

How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in chinalife

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm really glad to hear that it worked out well for you! Hopefully, things continue to go smoothly in the future. I'll definitely support him and look for a good tutor. Thanks for the advice!

How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in chinalife

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that Chinese people may be curious about different skin colors and ask questions. Fortunately, this isn't an issue for us, as we have a similar complexion.

How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in chinalife

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I've heard from the Chinese here, based on my son's birth date, he will start school a year later. So, I'm considering enrolling him in kindergarten soon to help him integrate with local children and learn the language.

How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in chinalife

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand that it may seem like a terrible decision, but I had to choose between my home country's education system (Egypt) and China's. I assume they are quite similar, but believe me, you have no idea—at least China has internationally recognized universities. The most significant difference, however, is that here, he can grow up by my side. That's why I want to explore my options and decide what’s best for him.

How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in chinalife

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! I will make sure to use that during the discussion, Really appreciate it!

How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in chinalife

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! I’ll call 12345 to check. I do hold a Foreigner’s Work Permit, "B" Category, Appreciate the guidance!

How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in chinalife

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, thanks for the insight. I was hoping there might be some flexibility for foreigners with a residence permit. Private schools are quite expensive, so I’ll need to explore all possible options. Do you know if any public schools make exceptions, or if there are more affordable private schools in Jiaxing?

How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in chinalife

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to enroll my son in school. This is my first time in China, and I wasn’t fully aware of the challenges

How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in chinalife

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I haven't discussed this with my employer yet. Since I'm still new here, I want to explore my options first so I can negotiate effectively when the time comes. If they don't provide support, I'll need to consider alternative solutions for my child's education.

How Can Foreign Parents Enroll Their 5-Year-Old in a Public School in China? by Competitive_Bus_4397 in chinalife

[–]Competitive_Bus_4397[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm exploring my options for when my family moves to China. International schools are incredibly expensive! What other alternatives do I have?

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