Dulwich College Shanghai

Further AfieldShanghai is a gateway to Asia. Pudong international airport is easily accessible and very quick to get to from the city. Manyof the popular holiday destinations; Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines, are within a few hours flight.“Shanghai connects very easily to Hong Kong to explore the rest of Asia. Many expatriates head off to the likes of Bali, Thailand andthe Philippines for the weekend or holidays as flights are cheap and accessible.”- Director of Libraries, three years at Dulwich College ShanghaiGetting AroundChina is the land of bicycles. Most expatriates end up with a bike or even an electronic scooter or petrol-fuelled moped, asthey are the quickest, easiest and cheapest way to get around your local area.For travelling further afield there are taxis, buses and the subway. Taxi fares are cheap in comparison to UK/US standardswhile the modern, clean and highly efficient Metro system, as well as the extensive bus network, provides an extremelyinexpensive mode of transport.“Shanghai is a vibrant place and it makes you feel alive. Having a scooter allows you to enjoy, tour and explore parts of the city thatyou wouldn’t normally visit just by bus or taxi. It’s also so easy to cycle around Pudong as there are cycle paths everywhere.”- Deputy Head of School, one year at Dulwich College ShanghaiSafetyGenerally speaking, China is a safe place for expats and Shanghai is no exception. Incidents of crime against expats areextremely rare. That said, we always advise our community to exercise sensible measures.“Shanghai must be one of the safest cities on the planet, it’s OK to return home late at night by taxi or foot without feeling threatenedor unsafe.”- Year 3 teacher, three and half years at Dulwich College ShanghaiHealth & Medical CareFor basic pharmaceutical needs, there are pharmacies located all around Shanghai where you can buy most over-the-countermedication. Healthcare prices vary with foreign facilities and doctors, obviously, costing a lot more than local facilities. Theforeign facilities are modern and offer a good standard of medical care. Comprehensive medical cover is provided for overseasstaff of the College, and their families, and this is accepted at most of the major foreign facilities. Well equipped gymsare available throughout Shanghai. Many housing compounds have their own private gyms and pools located within theirgrounds.“The choice of medical centres and specialists in Shanghai has increased over the years. Another benefit of being here is that there areno waiting lists and the comprehensive medical screening on offer is a bonus as it can detect any problems straightaway, if there areany pressing medical problems.”-Year 4 teacher, five years at Dulwich College ShanghaiAccommodationThe rental market in Shanghai is high compared to other cities in the world. However, for overseas expatriate staff, westernstyle accommodation is provided by the College.“As well as modern, convenient compound living there is the opportunity to be more adventurous and experience traditional Shanghailane house-living. Properties are suitably modernised but the real bonus is being a part of the Shanghainese community.”- DUCKS teacher, three years at Dulwich College Shanghai14