" Hi. We''re Expats currently living in Hong Kong but moving to Shanghai next summer. We have two kids 5 & 7 and I''m interested in a scool with a British Curriculum. Anyone know if the English Schools Foundation has something in Shanghai? Also, I have heard there are expat communities in Pudong and some other place. Can someone tell me about the makeup of the communities, I''m looking for something with a European and American mix. Also interested in learning about Clubs and organizations, and reputable language schools for Mandarin. If you have any info, I''d really appreciate it. Thanks much "

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" Michelle, For basic information on expat life in Shanghai, the following resources will probably help you out quite a bit. There is a weekly email newsletter which you can sign up for (its free) at www.xianzai.com, and which covers a wide variety of expat activities quite extensively (they also have newsletters for a number of other cities in China). The website at www.chinanow.com also offers tons of information about life in Shanghai (and other cities). www.thatsshanghai.com is the website for Shanghai''s most popular expat magazine, and likewise gives excellent information about what''s going on in Shanghai. These sites should provide information (and contact numbers) for most of the questions you asked here. In addition (to make a little pitch here), I am in charge of a relocation company who''s services cover both Shanghai and Beijing; and our headquarters are actually in Hong Kong, which would make contact very easy. If you feel you need any more professional assistance with your move (we can help with registering your children for school; finding an appropriate apartment; giving city orientation and cultural training; etc.), please feel free to contact me at jlombard@chinarelo.com John "

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hello
My name is kai and I just recently moved to Shanghai.
Here are some schools that I would recommend.

Chang Ning International School
Description:
Address: 155 Jiang Su Lu
URL: http://www.uninet.com.cn/userhome/scis/index.htm
Phone: 6252 3688
Fax: 6212 6330
Email:


Concordia International School Shanghai
Description: Conveniently located in central Pudong, Concordia offers an American, pre-collegiate, academic program from Preschool through High School. Student centered learning communities and the Family Center are integral to the spiritual environment. All students, parents and Faculty are working to create a digitally connected community through email, web pages and other technologies. Beginning with Grade 7, each student is required to have a laptop computer. We engage students in a holistic learning environment that includes core academics, the arts, physical and spiritual development. Our focus is on individual student achievement with an acute awareness of repatriation needs.
Address: 345 Huang Yang Road Jinqiao, Pudong Shanghai, China
URL: http://www.ciss.com.cn/
Phone: (86-21) 5899-0380
Fax: (86-21) 5899-1685
Email: registrar@ciss.com.cn


French School of Shanghai
Description:
Address: 437 Jin Hui Lu, Shanghai, China
URL:
Phone: +8621- 6405 9220
Fax: +8621 - 6405 9227
Email: meunier@guomai.sh.cn


German School of Shanghai
Description: This is a private German school offering kindergarten, primary and secondary school up to the 8th grade. The curriculum is based on the of Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Address: Shanghai, China
URL: http://www.ds-shanghai.org.cn/
Phone: 6405 9220
Fax: 6405 9235
Email: info@ds-shanghai.org.cn


KinderWorld International Kindergarten
Description:
Address: F2 Somerset Grand Shanghai No.8 Jinan Road. Corner of Tai Cang Road, Shanghai CHINA 200021.
URL: http://www.kinderworld.net
Phone: 8621 6386 7880
Fax: 8621 6387 7131
Email: kinderworld_sh@yahoo.com


L'ecole Francaise de Shanghai
Description: This private French school offers kindergarten, primary, and secondary school teaching to schools French educational standards. The curriculum is based on CNED standards. Kindergarten:
Address: New Rainbow Asia Garden A8, 1655 Hu Qing Ping Gong Lu, Shanghai, China
URL:
Phone: 5976-3431/3435
Fax: 5976-3429
Email:


SAS - Shangahi American School
Description:
Address: 258 Jin Feng Lu Zhudi Township
URL: http://www.saschina.org
Phone: 6221 1445
Fax: 6221 1269
Email: info@saschina.org


Shanghai American School
Description: Shanghai American School provides an exemplary program in English for the intellectual, physical, cultural, and social development of each student. In partnership with parents, the School emphasizes high academic achievement and prepares all students for success in a rapidly changing world. The Association believes in the dignity and worth of each student and recognizes the importance of his or her responsibilities to the world community. Importance is also attached to the intellectual, social, physical, esthetic, and personal potential of students, so that they may become positive and contributing members of society. The Association believes that all youth should have equal opportunity for education consistent with their individual capabilities and with their personal and interpersonal needs. The Association believes that learning is an unbroken activity, continued throughout an individual's life. Therefore, education should foster independent thinking, exploration and experimentation as a lifelong process.
Address: West Campus 258 Jin Feng Lu Zhudi Town, Minhang Dist.Shanghai, China 201107 Tel: 6221-1445 Fax: 6221-1269 East Campus Shanghai Links Executive San Jia Gang, Pudong Shanghai, China 201201 Tel: 5837-6173 Fax: 5837-4899
URL: http://www.saschina.org/
Phone: (Int'l)86-21-6221-1445
Fax: (Int'l) 86-21-6221-1269
Email:


Shanghai Changning Int'l School
Description: The Shanghai Changning International School, is located in the heart of the Shanghai and offers pre-school through grade 8.
Address: 155 Jiangsu Lu, Shanghai, China
URL:
Phone: 6212-2328
Fax: 6212-2330
Email:


Shanghai Singapore International School (SSIS)
Description: The Singaporian Chinese Language syllabus is taught at SSIS.
Address: Located in Qingpu (Sun Island), Sun Island Shenxiang Qingpu County, Shanghai, China.
URL:
Phone: 5983-0888/8141
Fax: 5983-1865
Email:


SIS - Shanghai International School
Description: SIS offers a kindergarten section, primary section and secondary section for students 3 to 15. Presently students attend SIS form 30 countries including USA, UK, Canada, Russia, Germany, Austria, France, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, Thailand and Hong Kong.
Address: Hongqiao Compus: 11 Shuicheng Road, Shanghai, China Gubei Compus: 18 West Rong Hua Road
URL: http://www.sis.ycef.com
Phone: (021) 6242 3243
Fax: (021) 6242 7331
Email:


The Japanese School in Hongqiao
Description: Japanese language international school in Shanghai
Address: 3185 Hongmei Lu, Shanghai, China
URL:
Phone: 6401-2747
Fax: 6401-2747
Email:


By the way if you interested in good health insurance I can definetely help you. I work for a company that specializes on expatriates only. We are an american company and have offices worldwide.In Shanghai we have even direct-billing(no money out of your pocket) It is definetely worth to compare with you present plan.
Just e-mail me if you have any questions, regardless if it is about shanghai or insurance.
kaip@gbgi.net or kpoepplau@yahoo.com
Take care
kai

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