< Back What types of schools do most expats in your city choose for their children? What are some examples of these schools? Is there a lot of competition for spots in local schools? Are pre-schools also widely available (for children approx. 2 to 5 years old)? How are most kids transported to and from school? When does the typical school year start and end? Is there anything else I should know about local schools? What types of schools do most expats in your city choose for their children? Private international schools are the most common choice. ↑ Top What are some examples of these schools? The best is Xiamen International School, which offers an American/international curriculum for expatriate students from kindergarten to grade 12. For a list of international schools in China, please refer to the link at the bottom of this page. ↑ Top Is there a lot of competition for spots in local schools? No. ↑ Top Are pre-schools also widely available (for children approx. 2 to 5 years old)? Yes. ↑ Top How are most kids transported to and from school? Most kids take school bus transportation. ↑ Top When does the typical school year start and end? Xiamen International School usually starts in the last week of August and ends in the middle of June. ↑ Top Is there anything else I should know about local schools? Crown Xiamen can arrange a school search for you. ↑ Top Useful Links Xiamen International School: www.xischina.com International Schools - My China Start: http://international-schools.mychinastart.com/ ↑ Top IMPORTANT NOTE: Crown Relocations has made every effort to present accurate information. However, regulations, rates and other variables are subject to change and Crown Relocations cannot accept responsibility for the errors that might result. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact your local Crown representative.