peony345
Canadian expat in Saudi Arabia
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Average teaching salaries in Riyadh by Samantha35
Hi everyone. I have received a job offer from an international school. What is the average teaching salary in Riyadh for someone with 14 yrs teaching exp and a BA degree and PGCE?
Teachers I know PNU/KSU edEx get maybe 10-14k SAR per month. (Accomodation and travel given for free) Real (PGCE) mid 20's - most have spouses with jobs so no benefit.PNU salaries are now 7,500 to 12,000 per month. Bachelors at 7.5 to 9. ... Read More
Cold-pressed Coconut Oil & Health Food Store
Hi, I just wanted to ask if anyone has seen cold-pressed coconut oil here anywhere lately? Danube had some, but months ago, and I haven't been able to get any since. Also, I passed by a health food store once on my way somewhere but we ... Read More
Family accommodation at PNU by live2travel
Does anyone know if PNU offers any family accommodations on it's campus, or are they all single accommodation? Thanks in advance.
Hi Ladylay, Your optimism is refreshing. I hope it works out for you at PNU and that you enjoy it! There are some who don't mind the huge amount of work and they are doing fine. If you don't mind working very hard and following directives ... Read More
Family accommodation at PNU by live2travel
Does anyone know if PNU offers any family accommodations on it's campus, or are they all single accommodation? Thanks in advance.
Their daycare is very overcrowded and the children are extremely neglected. I personally know 2 teachers who refused to put their children in daycare because of the conditions. Also, if you work past 4, which could happen, you would be responsible ... Read More
Family accommodation at PNU by live2travel
Does anyone know if PNU offers any family accommodations on it's campus, or are they all single accommodation? Thanks in advance.
Theoretically, you would have your own apartment. However, they've basically stopped doing this. They were doing it just at the beginning for a few and with very strict conditions. So many have been trying, but nothing doing. Read More
Teaching English for KSU 2014/15 - Think again by MohOmar
Hi all, If you have been recruited to teach English at King Saud University for 2014/15 you now have a new rota system. Forget what you were told about 20 hours teaching and 5hrs admin in one week. Read the other part about Saudi Law(48hr ...
Yes, this is something like what's happening at PNU this year. One teacher has already left this year and another is seriously thinking about leaving very soon. At PNU the course hours (3 period classes = 2.5 hours) are counted so that we can be ... Read More
PNU Housing by live2travel
Are there any direct hires here for PNU? What is the shared housing like? How far is it from the classes?
Shared housing is fine. Simple and safe, not much to do, but they look fine. You will most likely have a roommate. There is plenty of room for the both of you. It takes 20-40 minutes to get to your job from housing because you will walk and then ... Read More
Family accommodation at PNU by live2travel
Does anyone know if PNU offers any family accommodations on it's campus, or are they all single accommodation? Thanks in advance.
PNU housing is not automatic. It is very limited and subject to several conditions. You will not be able to get housing at PNU unless you are single or, if you are married, your husband provides a certified letter from his company that his company ... Read More
Riyahd PNU help! by Diane Charlton
In October I negotiated and accepted a contract to teach at Princess Noura University with an initial start date of 1st December. This then, disappointedly, turned into starting in the new academic year, arriving August 2013. Christmas Day I ...
Hi Riz, I'm sorry to tell you that PNU has stopped allowing women to bring their male relatives and family. I know at least 2 teachers who have been trying for over a year, but nothing doing. They are fixed on this, no matter what people tell ... Read More
Teaching at PNU by Fozia
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Hi It may take up to 4 months for you to arrive, or you could be here in a month! It all just depends. There is a gym for ladies and it's very nice. It will be 200 SR per month this year. Expect to work very, very hard! PNU teachers are ... Read More
Multiple visa
Hi, Does anyone know if the government has restricted multiple exit-reentry for now, or is it the employer who decides? I've not been able to get a multiple lately and am wondering why. Thanks. Read More