| local schools DO NOT use mandarin... they use cantonese...so picking up mandarin would not be as easily done. most of the local schools have mandarin lessons the same as they have english lessons.
most local schools are run completely differently than international schools. you would need to contact the education department to find out more information about enrolling in them.
also, i would ONLY enroll my child in a local school if the child is very young. it would be too difficult for an older child to learn enough cantonese to survive fast enough. also, there is a HUGE emphasis on grades and exams. if your child is not academically inclined and not prepared to do hours of homework every night, then local schools are not for you!
good luck with your decision. |