Education and Schools in Guangzhou
Guangzhou has a number of international schools for the children of expats. The Chinese people put a huge emphasis on education and a 60 hour school week is common before even allotting time for any extracurricular activities.
Expat children who are more accustomed to a less rigorous or a more balanced lifestyle may feel pressured in a Chinese run school. For this reason, as well as the difficulties that the language barrier creates, international schools are usually the best option for the kids of expats. That said, for the more adventurous, studying in a Chinese school can be a great way to integrate children into the local culture and is a dynamic way for them to learn the language. This is particularly advantageous for younger children who can learn in Chinese.
Some schools in Guangzhou, such as Huamei International School, accept both expat and Chinese students, but parents should make sure Chinese run private schools are a good fit for their children.
There are a number of international schools that can continue curriculum from overseas. Placement is tough, some companies that regularly relocate expats will reserve spots in top schools, and education should be discussed with an employer well before coming. So should the admissions process for expats without a reserved spot in an international school.
There are also many options for adults to learn both Mandarin and Cantonese in schools in Gaungzhou.
Expat children who are more accustomed to a less rigorous or a more balanced lifestyle may feel pressured in a Chinese run school. For this reason, as well as the difficulties that the language barrier creates, international schools are usually the best option for the kids of expats. That said, for the more adventurous, studying in a Chinese school can be a great way to integrate children into the local culture and is a dynamic way for them to learn the language. This is particularly advantageous for younger children who can learn in Chinese.
Some schools in Guangzhou, such as Huamei International School, accept both expat and Chinese students, but parents should make sure Chinese run private schools are a good fit for their children.
There are a number of international schools that can continue curriculum from overseas. Placement is tough, some companies that regularly relocate expats will reserve spots in top schools, and education should be discussed with an employer well before coming. So should the admissions process for expats without a reserved spot in an international school.
There are also many options for adults to learn both Mandarin and Cantonese in schools in Gaungzhou.
