Yearly Archives: 2015
British International School Shanghai
A British private owned alternative in the heart of Shanghai The British International School Shanghai is a part of the Nord Anglia Education family of schools – a “family” that operates in 31 different countries and has more than 20,000 students worldwide. You find two campuses in Shanghai, one on the Pudong side of more »
+ read moreThree days in Shanghai – what to do
Day one: The Bund and Nanjing Road Your first stop should be “The Bund” – which is a well-known harbor area with many tall buildings along the promenade. The area has been seen as a symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years. It was here that the European trading houses and banks held, and more »
+ read moreFudan International School
Excellent English friendly alternative for expats children Fudan University is one of the top universities in the world and has a high admission fee for those who want to study there. However, there is a cheaper alternative for people that still have not reached university age. Fudan University International School (FDIS) is a public more »
+ read moreFootball in Shanghai – two teams
Football is the most popular sports in the whole world. China has been a country with a population that does not seem to care much about this wonderful sport, but things have changed in the last couple of years. Shanghai has two football teams: Shanghai Shenhua and Shanghai SIPG SH. Shanghai Shenhua The most more »
+ read moreThe French School in Shanghai – all information you need
French international School in Shanghai If you take your French kids to Shanghai – do not worry about the education opportunities they will meet in this multicultural city. The French School of Shanghai (Lycée Francais de Shanghai) is an excellent alternative for every French-speaking expat who wants his or her child to be a more »
+ read moreShanghai from a business perspective
Shanghai – a commercial centre in China Shanghai’s importance as a commercial and industrial city dates back to 1842, when the Nanking Treaty was opened to foreign trade. Shanghai has been developed to one of the most intensive harbors worldwide and millions of containers are shipped worldwide every year. More and more international companies more »
+ read moreThe international German School in Shanghai
Are you a German expat moving to Shanghai? Want to bring your kids and are worried about their education? Don´t be. The ”German School & Kindergarten Shanghai” (German: Deutsche Schule Shanghai) offers a wide range of education for children in all ages. Website: http://www.ds-shanghai.de/ Logo: Address and map: You find it in the bottom more »
+ read moreShanghai French Concession
Shanghai French Concession The Shanghai French Concession has its name from the foreign concession time that lasted from 1849 until 1943. This cozy area is perfect for expats who wants the convenience of downtown living with an “old-Shanghai” feeling. The area attracts all different kinds of expats from foreign students to couples with a more »
+ read moreWhy I became an expat in Shanghai
A little story about myself; I grew up in a poor family in a small town in Germany, which made me always believe that there was something “out there” I would never be able to see. My parents could not afford holidays abroad and I ended up staying only in Germany during my first more »
+ read moreOriental Pearl Tower – on top of the world
Oriental Pearl Tower is one of Shanghai´s most famous buildings and is portrated in nearly every postcard you get from this big city. If you Google “Shanghai” you will probably find 1000 of pictures of the Oriental Pearl Tower. And it really is amazing. The tower is 468 meters high, which makes it the more »
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