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Hi ris_rye, SUIS n concordia are 2 different schools. SUIS is in Minhang. Just happen tat both hv the word xiehe. Does Shanghai High have P1 level? if so, tat cld be a good choice. Another school in Hongqiao area will be SCIS. U can narrow down your choices if u know where u will be...

Hi ris_rye, My son will be going to Shanghai United Int'l(aka Xiehe bilingual sch). Concordia in chinese is xiehe guoji xue xiao with an american curriuclum, not sure which one u are looking at. Did any of the schools reply u?I've ever tried emailing them but did not get any respond, so...

Hi ris_rye, They have something like the equivalent of Sim Lim Square here. U just need to select the parts n casing n the people there will assemble it for u n they even provide after care services :-) If u prefer a rigorous bilingual syllabus with easier transition to spore system, I...

Hi ris_rye, You're back from your scouting trip in shanghai? 1)The school term here is frm Sep-Jun. Most schools will accept him in P1 this year so long as he pass the interview required by certain schools. My elder boy is also turning 6 in Oct this year n starting P1 in sept. Any idea...

Hi, Just wanna check if there's a need to declare at custom if we bring along the milk powder?

Hi Kook_car I normally get the salmon frm city supermkt cos find theirs fresher n without bones. The mkt one the color is pinkish instead of orangy , so didnt get frm the fishmonger after tat. When my kids were still young, I'll order the cod fish in larger qty frm the fishmonger. Now just...

Hi ris_rye, When I first arrived, I've given the fishmongers a few names(cant really remember the rest but one of them is ma(2) you(3)), he helped me to check with the supplier but the reply comes back negative. If u succeed in finding it, let me know ok. U're rt, everything is possible...

Hi ris_rye, The usual practise is the landlord will pay the maintenance fees while utilities are settled by the tenant. Any extra items u require can be discussed. All houses usually come with an aircon cum heater unless u feel tat the heating system is not powerful enuff n require extra...

Hi ris_rye, 1)Formula Gain is available at major supermkts such as carrefour but it's named differently(Grow advance 4 n it comes only in 900g).Like all imported stuff, be prepared to pay a premium of 50% more then tat u pay in spore. 2)Toiletries Eucerine is availabe at watsons though...

Hi Rayb, Your worries are not unfounded. It's the same situation as leaving baby at home alone with the maid. For my case, I do not leave my kids alone with the ayi for the initial period. Only after 1 or 2 mths when I feel comfortable enuff to trust her with the kids then I started leaving...

Hi ris_rye, The number of ayis to employ and the type of work u want them to do is a personal choice. My current ayi did basically everything that a maid in singapore is doing. U just need to state your requirements when getting one from the agency.

ris_rye, U're right, the going rate can be anything frm RMB6-RMB18 depending on the qualification n experience of the ayi. But this usually applies for part time ayi that goes by the hrly rate. For fulltime or stay-in ayi, we negotiate based on mthly pay. This can be anything frm...

Hi Spanielpups, How do u determine the distance? I checked one website that shows the shortest driving distance to the sch, is that the same? Is southview good?Any comments on Yew Tee, CCK primary, concord, unity and De La Salle? Sorry for asking so many qns. Cos the sch nearest my plc...

Hi ris_rye, The traffic condition in shanghai is pretty bad esp during peak hrs. Hence u might also wanna consider the distance frm the sch when deciding on where to stay. I've gotten my ayi frm an ayi agency. The placement is almost immediate. U can interview the ayi before deciding...