CISH
Canadian International School of Hefei — IB & New Brunswick pathway, nursery to Grade 12.
cishefei.comWhere expats settle in Hefei
Four neighborhoods cover most international housing searches — choose by school, commute and lifestyle.
Swan Lake · Zhengwu
Hefei’s civic and cultural core around Swan Lake: high-end compounds, MixC / Intime shopping, theatres and metro access. The default first choice for many assignees.
- Best all-round lifestyle & housing quality
- ~15–30 min to Volkswagen Anhui by car
- Serviced apartments and refined compounds
IGS · Economic Development Zone
Close to the International German School, Zhengda Mall, European Street and the international clinic — practical for German-school families.
- Metro Line 3 connectivity
- Western dining & Sam’s Club nearby
- Citadines and newer Jingkai residences
Gaoxin · near CISH
Quieter high-tech west side with townhouses and villas near Canadian International School, Baiyan Lake and Dashushan parks.
- Short drive to CISH
- Houses & townhouses hard to find elsewhere
- Metro Line 4 · Beiyan Lake
Binhu New District
Newer lakefront planning with broader housing supply and a stronger commute toward Volkswagen Anhui and Chaohu Lake amenities.
- Shorter office commute for many VW families
- Newer compounds from 2022+
- Parks, malls and Metro Line 1 corridor
Featured compounds
Structured picks with commute cues — open the compound video, map or VR from each card.
How we support your move
One team from first briefing to move-out — not just a viewing agent.
- 01
Brief & shortlist
Capture school, commute, budget and layout needs; send a tailored shortlist before you fly.
- 02
Look & see
Airport pickup, SIM setup, compound tours, area orientation and school / clinic visits.
- 03
Lease & handover
Offer letter, landlord negotiation, contract support, pre-check and move-in inventory.
- 04
Settle & stay
Utilities, apps, helpers, maintenance liaison and departure support when the assignment ends.
Since 2009Maxview founded
Hefei deskLocal field team
DE / EN / ZHService languages
End-to-endHousing to immigration
Schools & medical
The three school anchors most families ask about — plus the international clinic most used by expats.
IGS Hefei
International German School — bilingual German education, Kindergarten to Grade 12.
igs-hf.orgBIK
Hefei British Kindergarten — British curriculum preschool, ages 18 months to 6 years.
2nd Affiliated Hospital
Anhui Medical University 2nd Affiliated Hospital — international medical department for appointments and accompaniment.
What clients say
Recent approved reviews from the Hefei comments board.
I had a very positive experience with Maxview relocation agency and would happily recommend their services to anyone planning an international move to China. The team is professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throug…
Professionelle Rundumversorgung beginnend mit einem Abholservice am Flughafen bis zum Einzug in mein Apartment, das zuvor gemeinsam ausgesucht wurde. Geduldig werden alle Fragen beantwortet und die Vielzahl an lokalen Ei…
Great time spent with a great team. Brilliant support, anytime and anywhere I can only recommend.
We would highly recommend Maxview because of: * reliability * always willing to help * good communication Thank you for your support, Johnson.
I am writing to provide my positive feedback on the high-quality support I received from the Maxview team during my relocation to Hefei. Their assistance was valuable from the pre-assignment stage, where their coordinat…
Wir sind mit Maxview sehr zufrieden. Die kümmern sich in China praktisch um alle Bedürfnisse, von Organisation und Kommunikation bis hin zu Unterstützung im Alltag. Das Team ist professionell, zuverlässig und jederzeit h…
Hefei team
Field consultants focused on assignee families — available in English, German and Chinese.
Issac Zhu
Hefei Manager
Field experience since 2012. Group relocation, complex cases, quality-first delivery.
David He
Account Manager
Field experience since 2010. Corporate accounts and government liaison.
Tina Xu
Support Manager
Field experience since 2017. Deep support for expats settling in China.
Kevin Zhang
Housing Manager
Field experience since 2014. Housing search leadership and landlord networks.
Talk to the Hefei desk
Tell us your school, commute and arrival window — we will prepare a shortlist and tour plan.
Office
#588 Qianshan Road, Shushan, Hefei
Phone / WeChat
186 5717 4444
Email
issac.zhu@maxviewgroup.com
Also serving Hangzhou and multi-city assignments across the Maxview network.