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danirhia New member

Member since 13 March 2010

danirhiaNew member13 March 2010 19:29:25

My family and I are moving to Beijing this summer.听 We have a 15 year old teenager moving with us who is very interested in attending WAB.听 we are looking at the Rose and Ginkgo compound.听 Can anyone gives us information on any ex-pats living there and if this compound has had many housing problem/issues.听 We are very excited to move to Beijing and learn more about the city and the Chinese people and culture.听 We appreciate any info Thx

DennisDanielNielsen New member

Member since 11 March 2010

DennisDanielNielsenNew member15 March 2010 19:52:06

Hi danirhia.

I am moving to China in August, and will be living next door to the WAB with my host family. I have only heard good things about the compounds near WAB and diplomatic compounds in other parts of China, too.

They all (on the looks of their wbesites and of what I've heard) seem of good standard with nice houses, facilities, security, etc.
I would recommend you to use Google Earth to look at the compounds in Beijing.
Usually, people living in the compounds will have posted pictures from the compounds which are available on Google Earth.

Best Regards,

danirhia New member

Member since 13 March 2010

danirhiaNew member15 March 2010 20:09:12

Thank You Dennis for you feed back.听 We too have heard nothing but good things about WAB and the surrounding area.

canuck_ar_1 New member

Member since 14 October 2009

canuck_ar_1New member23 March 2010 02:42:18

I have two teenagers attending WAB (gr 10 and gr 12) and it really is a fab school.听 Great environment all around.

Not sure that I would recommend Rose and Ginko as a great location based on proximity to the school.听 I haven't personally looked at the compound, I have passed by so know the location, but unless you have a car and driver your family may feel a bit isolated.

The closest compounds to WAB are Lane Bridge (directly across the street,) Grand Hills and Beijing Riviera and Cathy View.

I live closer to the Pinnacle Plaza area and it is great for the kids as they can easily walk or bike to Starbucks or Euro Plaza to hang with their friends.

If you have any specific questions about moving here please feel free to contact me off line and I will do my best to help answer.

Cheers!

xiaolifeidao New member

Member since 01 April 2010

xiaolifeidaoNew member01 April 2010 09:25:48

you can ask me if you need my help,i am a native beijing girl

AndreaHuang Member

Member since 31 March 2010

AndreaHuangMember01 April 2010 12:15:14

welcome

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