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Although non-Chinese speaking children are encouraged to enroll in a public sector school – where the medium of instruction is primarily Chinese (Cantonese) with English taught as a core subject – in fact most attend an international private school. Offering a curriculum based on the educational systems of Australia, Canada, France, German-Swiss, Japan, Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom or the United States, many have also moved towards the International Baccalaureate program, as is t

Searching for properties can be challenging in Hong Kong. With a few exceptions, all land in Hong Kong is owned by the government. Given the size of Hong Kong’s 7 million population and limited land allowed for development, property prices are often shocking to newcomers. The average family dwelling is a 400 square-feet small apartment and approximately 48% of Hong Kong’s population lives in assisted rental public housing estate or in housing subsidized by the government. With no

Vaccinations: Medical care in Hong Kong is of international standard and health and hygiene standard are very high. At present the Hong Kong Government requires no vaccinations, but one should be aware that Cholera, Dengue Fever, Hepatitis A and B, Influenza, Malaria and Typhoid are prevalent throughout Asia. There are very occasionally a few cases of Japanese Encephalitis in Hong Kong as well. It would be wise to consult your doctor as to whether you should be inoculated against Hepat

Public Transportation: Geographic size, increasing population density and historical precedence has resulted in the creation of a workable but somewhat complicated road infrastructure. Over 90% of the population commutes using a public transportation system that is extensive, affordable and, for the most part, easily accessible. Taxis are zoned by color – red throughout the urban areas, green in the rural areas of the New Territories, and blue on Lantau Island. The easie

An important consideration for every individual, couple or family starting their home search is choosing a neighborhood that meets your needs. For Foodies, the right neighborhood includes great restaurants, bars, and bakeries. Here are a few districts that feature some of the best food and authentic French spots that my family and friends love! Kennedy Town On the Western edge of Hong Kong Island, Kennedy Town is the perfect mix of old and new, and one of the hottest neighborho