Education in Shanghai One of the biggest concerns of parents when they learn that they will be relocating overseas is how their children will adjust and be educated. “Will they be happy? Will they be safe? Will they be able to reintegrate when they return home?” These are all questions that parents ask... Read more...

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Preparing to go The process begins with the administrative hurdles. Do not put them off. In fact, this is the only part of the moving process you cannot put off, as China is strict about its bureaucratic procedures and you don’t want your transition to be interrupted by a preventable hiccup. Ship any ….. Read More...

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Healthcare If you travel to Shanghai over several time zones from a Western country, you are almost certain to experience jet lag. Jet lag is a condition where the body clock is out of sync with the destination time, as it experiences daylight and darkness contrary to its normal routines. To the degree…. Read More...

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When you arrive... At first, Shanghai can feel overwhelming. Uprooting and travelling over multiple time zones is a strain on the constitution. To have to then navigate a gigantic, crowded and confusing city in a foreign language is altogether exhausting. If you can, take adequate time to adjust and get …… Read more...

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Welcome to The Essentials Guide Shanghai

In this guide you will find more than 200 pages of information related to moving, living and educating your child in Shanghai.

We created the guide in the interests of all families undergoing the transition to living in our great city. We hope that our work will remove some of the mystery and concerns associated with this transition and invite you to browse our articles online and download the full version of our guide. We have taken special care in providing information and imagery that capture the essence of Shanghai and are sure that your experience with our guide will be a valuable one.

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The Essentials Guide Shanghai

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