@Sapph
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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English
Lives in Jeddah
Registration: 21 March 2012
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Jeddah Knowledge International school by Sapph
Hiya I'm from London and will be joining JKIS in August, can anyone please tell me what computer software they use at the school is it Apple Macs or PC's? I'm trying to prepare myself for my move and any other information about the school would be ...
Well I think everyone's experience you'll find to be different, there's def sport activities you can join in a diving club, sharbatly has sport facilities etc. It's best to get yourself in touch with the British embassy if you choose to accept, it ... Read More
Jeddah Knowledge International school by Sapph
Hiya I'm from London and will be joining JKIS in August, can anyone please tell me what computer software they use at the school is it Apple Macs or PC's? I'm trying to prepare myself for my move and any other information about the school would be ...
Hi Liz, what you going to be teaching? Read More
What i need to pack? by Elisemckerry
Hi all I will be starting at JKS in August this year. I am really excited, but also nervous, because it's a whole new environment. I have lots of good things about the school and about Sharbatly Village. I am in the process of packing and I am ...
Thanks a lot for that!!!!! Read More
Black Brit moving to Riyadh to take up Vice Principal post by RaymondPhD
Hi I am moving to Riyadh at the end of August 2012 and just wanted to find out the pros and cons of living in accomodation in a compound. I have been offered housing but i don't think it is in a compound....need to check this out before i fly ...
Hi James, which school will you be working at? I'm also from London and will be moving to Jeddah at the end of August to teach. Are you excited? Not long to go now! What do you teach? Read More
Accepted a Job JKS today...Need friends! by gregs87
Hi Guys Accepted a position at JKS today for Aug 25th, don't massively know what to expected, nervous and excited...wanted to talk to other teachers going there this summer or are currently there. Need some mates to explore with and get to know, ...
Hi Greg, I'm also starting on the 25th of August I'll be teaching psychology. What will you be teaching? Where are you from? What date do you fly out? Read More
Need British company by clairecraigmurphy
I have just arrived in Jeddah and teaching at an international school as a PE teacher. I am not living in a compund, I am living in Al Altalyah (think it's how it's spelt) There are very few English speakers and I would like to meet some other ...
Hiya I'm from London and will be flying to Jeddah to join you all in August, what school are you at? Read More
Jeddah Knowledge International school by Sapph
Hiya I'm from London and will be joining JKIS in August, can anyone please tell me what computer software they use at the school is it Apple Macs or PC's? I'm trying to prepare myself for my move and any other information about the school would be ...
Lool!!! Thanks a lot (",) Read More
Jeddah Knowledge International school by Sapph
Hiya I'm from London and will be joining JKIS in August, can anyone please tell me what computer software they use at the school is it Apple Macs or PC's? I'm trying to prepare myself for my move and any other information about the school would be ...
Oh ok!!! Do you happen to have any advice on things to pack? Read More
Jeddah Knowledge International school by Sapph
Hiya I'm from London and will be joining JKIS in August, can anyone please tell me what computer software they use at the school is it Apple Macs or PC's? I'm trying to prepare myself for my move and any other information about the school would be ...
Thank you Allie Cat, do you work at JKIS? Read More
Jeddah Knowledge International school
Hiya I'm from London and will be joining JKIS in August, can anyone please tell me what computer software they use at the school is it Apple Macs or PC's? I'm trying to prepare myself for my move and any other information about the school would be ... Read More
What i need to pack? by Elisemckerry
Hi all I will be starting at JKS in August this year. I am really excited, but also nervous, because it's a whole new environment. I have lots of good things about the school and about Sharbatly Village. I am in the process of packing and I am ...
Hiya i am also starting in august could you share your advice on what to pack please? Read More
Sharbatly compound by Al Adel
I'll be travelling to Jeddah late in August...I'm wondering how can I go around inside the compound since it really looks like a real village not as I imagined...I know females are not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia...I have no license any ...
Ok! Thanks a lot!!! Read More
Sharbatly compound by Al Adel
I'll be travelling to Jeddah late in August...I'm wondering how can I go around inside the compound since it really looks like a real village not as I imagined...I know females are not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia...I have no license any ...
Oh ok thanks Saiman. Thanks Louise, does that include female visitors and female family members? Read More
Jeddah Knowledge School ? Any information ? by saharadesert
Hi, I would like updated information on this school. Does anyone know what the school is like ? Does it have modern facilities and a good reputation ? Thanks.
Hi Claire it seems we will be starting at the same time, what will you be teaching? Read More
Sharbatly compound by Al Adel
I'll be travelling to Jeddah late in August...I'm wondering how can I go around inside the compound since it really looks like a real village not as I imagined...I know females are not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia...I have no license any ...
Hiya!! I've just accepted a job at JKS starting August and will be staying at Sharbatly village, can anyone tell me about exit visa's and having people visit. I heard it's almost impossible to have visitors stay and exit permits can be tricky, is ... Read More