Can your kids attend a local school if you are on a work visa

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    No, born in the UK.


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    then I guess that blows my friends so called expert knowledge out of the window :-)


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    All is very clear on the EMB website. If you have a valid visa and the child is on a dependant visa then they can study in local schools. The government positively encourages it although this may not filter down to the school level!


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    Hi Jaykay

    What is the EMB website?

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    Education and Manpower Bureau. God bless google!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaykay:
    All is very clear on the EMB website. If you have a valid visa and the child is on a dependant visa then they can study in local schools. The government positively encourages it although this may not filter down to the school level!
    I have had a look and can't find anything that specifically that says one way or the other. Can you post a link?

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    Tried calling the EMB - was passed around between 7 different people and departments and still no one able to give me an answer!

    Last person I spoke to said HK schools are only for HK people, not foreigners. Foreigners have to use ESF schools or equivalent and should demand a schooling allowance from their future employer. Pretty poor.


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    HKNewBi - I could try and get someone in the govt to look at this thread and provide a response if you are still desperate for an accurate answer.


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    Thanks KIA

    They said they would get back to me in 2 days with an answer. If I don't hear back I will take you up on your kind offer.

    Cheers!


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    I work in a local sch. I've noticed that there are 2 Sporean kids, I flilipino boy, and 1 boy whose dad is filipino and mum, American. But I don't know if their parents are perm residents here.