My husband has just taken up a job in Hong Kong-and the bank expects us to be in the country by the first week of September, 2017.
We have a six-year old daughter-who is currently enrolled at the best British school in Pakistan. I've already started getting in touch with ESF schools, and International schools in Hong Kong, thus, am aware of the waiting lists. She's already registered with the Peak School, ESF-and Mount Kelly (which is opening in September-round about the time we fly in and settle down). We have been debating our choice of schools-will she get a chance to learn Mandarin or Cantonese, of the curriculum is the same as the British curriculum.
Are there any good local schools anyone could recommend? And what is the basic difference between the local and international schools (apart from the fees, of course). Would anyone recommend us opting for a local school?
Also, what are good areas to live in? We will need to reside in our school zone-so please suggest good agents, or residential complexes that we should be looking into.
As happy as I am, over the prospect of moving to new country, and exploring the culture-I am petrified of not being able to adjust. My husband is originally from London-so hes quite comfortable knowing that living style varies. Me, however-am well traveled, but never lived in another country for more than three weeks.
I am currently a Business head, at a leading fashion house, in Pakistan of course. I don't know if I'll be able to find a job in the Hong Kong market-and don't know what route to take.
My husband insists I take time off, and settle in the new country, before I start looking for work again-but for someone who has been working for the past 12 years, it is one of the most difficult things to do.
Any suggestions on how I should aim to look around for a job?