[HKNewBi]

No, born in the UK.

[Pekkerhead]

then I guess that blows my friends so called expert knowledge out of the window :-)

[jaykay]

All is very clear on the EMB website. If you have a valid visa and the child is on a dependant visa then they can study in local schools. The government positively encourages it although this may not filter down to the school level!

[HKNewBi]

Hi Jaykay

What is the EMB website?

Thanks

[HKNewBi]

Education and Manpower Bureau. God bless google!

Thanks

[HKNewBi]

Originally Posted by jaykay

All is very clear on the EMB website. If you have a valid visa and the child is on a dependant visa then they can study in local schools. The government positively encourages it although this may not filter down to the school level!

I have had a look and can't find anything that specifically that says one way or the other. Can you post a link?

[HKNewBi]

Tried calling the EMB - was passed around between 7 different people and departments and still no one able to give me an answer!

Last person I spoke to said HK schools are only for HK people, not foreigners. Foreigners have to use ESF schools or equivalent and should demand a schooling allowance from their future employer. Pretty poor.

[KnowItAll]

HKNewBi - I could try and get someone in the govt to look at this thread and provide a response if you are still desperate for an accurate answer.

[HKNewBi]

Thanks KIA

They said they would get back to me in 2 days with an answer. If I don't hear back I will take you up on your kind offer.

Cheers!

[sunniefaith]

I work in a local sch. I've noticed that there are 2 Sporean kids, I flilipino boy, and 1 boy whose dad is filipino and mum, American. But I don't know if their parents are perm residents here.