Chris
@Psy-Fi
Australian looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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About me
Australian
Lives in Melbourne
Registration: 27 May 2014
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I want to have expat friends, I'm saudi female :) by Eng.Saudi
Hi, I want to practice my English with native speakers (Ideally, from western or non-Islamic\non-Arabic countries) first by emailing and then via skype (I want to improve my accent whilst helping others to understand my culture more). I don't ...
Aussie living in Qassim. Native speaker, professional, 4 years TESL experience. Would love to trade for some basic conversation in Arabic. Read More
Bringing food and non prescription tablets by cassieindubai
I've seen the massive list of stuff not allowed but how strict is this? I have some dairy free protein powder and wheat free pasta I'm bringing in my suitcase. Worse case scenario, will it just get confiscated or is this a big ...
So it's acceptable to bring basic/common prescription meds if you have the script? Or are some compounds 'blacklisted'? Read More
Any teachers just started with Education Experts? by Buffiness
Hi all, Looking to get in touch with any new teachers who have been employed by EdEx and working at PNU? Love to hear from you. Buffiness.
No letter. I've been informed that there are no male visas. People from Skyline have been very good at their job. If not for them I don't think I'd know anything at all. Doesn't change the fact through... Read More
ISIS crisis by thesuz
For a while now (about a year), my family and I have been searching for work in Saudi Arabia. We think it is a beautiful country and are drawn to it, although we are Christians. Of course, the no taxes and good pay is a great draw as well as we are ...
Why would ISIS invade Saudi?? Read More
How to learn fluent arabic language guys? by Shamima55
I really find it hard even I grow up in jeddah. any tips?
Hi Riaz, What you said makes sense. I really found that having a working knowledge of the script made learning the language a richer experience in Thai. If you could send those link that would be great. Cheers Read More
How to learn fluent arabic language guys? by Shamima55
I really find it hard even I grow up in jeddah. any tips?
Does it help to know the script? How hard is it to learn to read and write? I found when I was learning Thai having a good knowledge of the script was useful, but it's a very different language. Read More
Do EdEx provide compound accommodation? by ToniTR
Greetings, Would anyone know if "Education Experts" generally provide compound accommodation for their workers? Regards Toni
Hi, I have a contract with Edex to start in August 2014 but I was told there are some problems with the company and that they are probably going to cancel my contract. Is this true? Are you going to start this summer? Where? In Riyadh?Why would ... Read More
New in Town by Carmine Darter
Hello Everyone, I am returning to Riyadh after being home for a year. I would like to meet some new people. I will be in Riyadh in the beginning of August. I'd love to build a social network outside of work and interested in going to the ...
Carmine, Sounds like an awesome swag of activities. How does this sound as an addition: dune boarding with a power kite!? To heck with walking up... I'm still in the planning stages, but if I make it over there, I would like to join this ... Read More
EFL teacher at King Saud with ICEAT? Your experiences by hamzah83
Hi, i have been offered a role as an EFL teacher at King Saud University with ICEAT - wondeirng if anybody have any experiences teaching here or can recommend it or not. I still havent accepted the offer, but wanted to get some advice. I have seen ...
Trying to PM you, Sass. Read More
EFL teacher at King Saud with ICEAT? Your experiences by hamzah83
Hi, i have been offered a role as an EFL teacher at King Saud University with ICEAT - wondeirng if anybody have any experiences teaching here or can recommend it or not. I still havent accepted the offer, but wanted to get some advice. I have seen ...
Hi sassysan, I know what you mean about the horror stories. I'm telling myself the forums naturally paint a heavily biased picture because they are a safe, anonymous place for people to vent their frustrations, and there's the side we ... Read More
EFL teacher at King Saud with ICEAT? Your experiences by hamzah83
Hi, i have been offered a role as an EFL teacher at King Saud University with ICEAT - wondeirng if anybody have any experiences teaching here or can recommend it or not. I still havent accepted the offer, but wanted to get some advice. I have seen ...
Hi sassysan, May I ask if you have been sent the documents for your visa from ICEAT yet, and if so how long they took to send them after you'd accepted the contract? I've been waiting a long time from another company. Read More
EFL teacher at King Saud with ICEAT? Your experiences by hamzah83
Hi, i have been offered a role as an EFL teacher at King Saud University with ICEAT - wondeirng if anybody have any experiences teaching here or can recommend it or not. I still havent accepted the offer, but wanted to get some advice. I have seen ...
Hamzah, have you found out any info on ICEAT that leads you to lean one way or the other? I'm also contemplating working with ICEAT. Can anyone say how they compare to EdEx in terms of their treatment of staff and honouring their contracts? Read More
Any teachers just started with Education Experts? by Buffiness
Hi all, Looking to get in touch with any new teachers who have been employed by EdEx and working at PNU? Love to hear from you. Buffiness.
Hi EdExExp, Thank you for contributing to this thread. May I ask, why have you stayed with them for so long (since they started) if they're so bad? Can you please give some specific examples of why they are so bad to work for... along the ... Read More
Any teachers just started with Education Experts? by Buffiness
Hi all, Looking to get in touch with any new teachers who have been employed by EdEx and working at PNU? Love to hear from you. Buffiness.
I'm waiting for the letter of invitation to come in from Edex Saudi. Contract is signed. I was recruited by Skyline Global. I'm Australian. Adwaa Rabia have an office listed in Melbourne and Sydney, no phone contact though. I applied for a ... Read More