China (CN)
China is one of the world's largest economies and most important expat destinations, combining global business hubs such as Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Hangzhou with deep history, fast infrastructure, and a highly digital daily-life ecosystem.
Education & Schools
Schools, universities, and language courses in China.
👶 Childcare & Kindergarten
Public places are subsidised but access for foreign children depends on city, district, residence documents, and availability.
Passport, residence permit, birth certificate, vaccination record, lease, and parent work/residence documents.
Application, interview/trial day, health record, vaccination record, passport, and deposit.
Application, assessment, foreign passport eligibility check, medical forms, and tuition deposit.
🏫 Schools
Public school access is district-based and document-heavy. Foreign families usually need residence permits, lease/property proof, work documents, vaccination records, and local education bureau approval.
Admissions tests, transcripts, passport/residence documents, and interviews. Senior high school pathways can be complex for foreign students.
🌍 International Schools
Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Tianjin have strong international school markets. Annual tuition commonly ranges from RMB 180,000 to 350,000+, plus bus, lunch, capital, and application fees.
🎓 University
Apply through university portals or CUCAS-style platforms with passport, diploma, transcripts, language scores, study plan, recommendation letters, and medical documents.
🗣️ Language Courses
Good for structured learning and student visa support.
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