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All work and no play? What’s It Really Like For Chinese Kids?

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“How did the interview go?” 

It’s a question that peppers conversations daily across the island and beyond, here in The Kong.

You probably think I’m talking about a job interview – for a grown-up right? 

Wrong! I’m talking about interviewing a two year old. 
Yes – a very small person who can barely communicate (verbally anyway). 

What’s the job? Well, it’s school! Pre-school even.

To make the cut, you’ve got to pass with flying colours and kids that means no tantrum throwing or displaying even the tiniest hint of separation anxiety! 

Yep! Forget the days of choosing a school based on how close it is for the kids to walk and then popping into the classroom for a quick ‘meet and greet’ with little Johnny’s teacher. The fact is, in Hong Kong, demand for an education outweighs supply. Significantly.

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Nicole Webb

Nicole is a journalist and writer (former News Reader with Sky News Australia) who, back in 2010, took a leap of faith and embarked on a journey to the city that never sleeps, Hong Kong! Fast forward four years, and Nicole, her hotelier husband and toddler stepped things up a notch and moved to Central China, where they lived in Xi'an for 2.5 years. Back in Sydney after a whirlwind adventure, Nicole continues her musings! Check out Mint Mocha Musings for plenty of intriguing, humorous and uplifting tales from her expat life in Asia so far. You can also find her on Twitter: @nicoledwebb. and Instagram at Mint Mocha Musings.