We are foreigners. What conditions do our children need to meet if they want to go to middle school in Taicang?

In Taicang, you must have a residential property ownership certificate and social security for more than 1 year (including 1 year), etc.

Parents or other legal guardians have a residential property ownership certificate and social security for more than 1 year (including 1 year) in Taicang. According to the principle of relative proximity, students can apply for admission to the Shi Diocese School where their legal permanent residence is located. The school will recruit students in an orderly manner based on the availability of places. Students who are unable to attend Shi Diocese School will be coordinated by the Education Bureau.

Parents or other legal guardians who do not have a residential property ownership certificate in Taicang and have social security for more than 1 year (including 1 year). According to the principle of relative proximity, you can apply for admission to primary schools in various districts and towns and designated public schools in urban areas. The designated public schools in urban areas are: New District No. 2 Primary School, Chengxiang No. 4 Primary School, Nanjiao Primary School, and Ludu Primary School. Primary schools in various districts and towns and designated public schools in urban areas will arrange admission in an orderly manner based on the certification materials provided by parents on the premise that there are available places.

Extended information:

Registration requirements for non-Taicang students:

1. Original ID card of the guardian and original household registration book (including the ID number of the child) ). Valid residence permit in Taicang for 1 year or more.

2. Proof of residence (renting) of parents or other legal guardians in Taicang, including the original property rights certificate (room card) of the legal fixed residence, housing rental contract and other materials.

3. Taicang social insurance payment certificate or other legal business license and tax payment certificate of one parent for more than 1 year (including 1 year) and paid to date; not applicable to those engaged in domestic service, self-employment, etc. Other personnel subject to the interim insurance measures are required to provide proof of employment for 1 year or more.

Taicang Port District No. 1 Primary School-"Opinions on the Enrollment of Compulsory Education Stage Schools in Taicang City in 2019"