That was my same question about a month ago or so. I am now in HK wrapping up a scouting trip. The difficulty here is that there are too many options. You can visit each area but I found what worked for me is reading all the old posts, pm specific questions to a few of the posters (big shout out to all of you guys), set up school tours, got an agent to show me bldgs in neighborhoods that interested me. I found this more practical then going everywhere. Google maps give you general idea of commute routes but our agent was able to give us real times and alternate routes. I ended going for an area that I totally didn't put on my original list but came down to the school as everyone advises. (Stanley - check out The Manhattan, Pacific View, Parkview bldg, Redhill Penninsula) I have same age kids and similar budget and a big plus for me was the service buses from the bldgs as I don't drive. Also, tons of HK support groups for parents on FB. Good luck and please let me know if I can be of any more help.