Education

Most expat kids go to some kind of international school while a small number do attend local schools. There are a few different kinds of international schools available:

1. International Schools
   These are also the most expensive and include schools such as Dulwich College, The British International School, Harrow, Concordia (CISS), Yew Chung International School (YCIS), Wellington College to name a few. These can easily cost upwards of 300,000 RMB per year and so, unless your company is covering the costs, it can be prohibitive for many.
   
2. International Division of Local Schools
   These are local public schools that have a separate stream for foreign students and are usually cheaper than the full blown international schools. While these schools do typically have foreign teachers, the turnover is usually quicker and they will also have local teachers as well. Examples of schools in this category include Shanghai High School International Division (SHSID) and Fudan International School (FDIS). Fees are signifdicantly lower than international schools. Annual fees for FDIS for example are around 80,000 RMB.
   
3. Chinese Private Schools
   These are privately run institutions that cater to both Chinese and international students offering a mix of Chinese and international education. In terms of cost, they tend to fall in between the other two categories, so expect to pay in the region of 150,000 per year. YK Pao is an example of schools in this category.