Kris1982
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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18
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About me
American
Lives in Fes
Speaks English
Registration: 12 May 2012
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Homeschooling in Fes by Kris1982
Hi everyone! I was just wondering if there are any other homeschooling moms in Fes. I have three children ages 7,8 and 9. I would really like for my kids to get to know other children and have other kids to play with. I also wouldn't mind getting ...
Hi Veronique, I've actually had to move back to the states due to some personal family matters. My plan is to return to Fes in August :). I Homeschooled through an online program called global student network. I am not currently ... Read More
Gizan
Any western women living in Gizan, KSA? Considering joining my husband and just wondering If it's reqsonable to live there. I've lived in Saudi before, but we were close to Kuwait so we got a break on the weekends. Any info would be ... Read More
Homeschooling in Fes by Kris1982
Hi everyone! I was just wondering if there are any other homeschooling moms in Fes. I have three children ages 7,8 and 9. I would really like for my kids to get to know other children and have other kids to play with. I also wouldn't mind getting ...
This topic is about homeschooling abroad, not about my decision to move back to USA. I've seen this persons post before and they are ALL negative and rude. Read More
Homeschooling in Fes by Kris1982
Hi everyone! I was just wondering if there are any other homeschooling moms in Fes. I have three children ages 7,8 and 9. I would really like for my kids to get to know other children and have other kids to play with. I also wouldn't mind getting ...
Mnazha, you really won't know what will happen until you try. Morocco ended up being a really great experience for my family and I will always value what we learned there. You only have one life! do what fills your heart with joy and love! ... Read More
Homeschooling in Fes by Kris1982
Hi everyone! I was just wondering if there are any other homeschooling moms in Fes. I have three children ages 7,8 and 9. I would really like for my kids to get to know other children and have other kids to play with. I also wouldn't mind getting ...
XB23. I don't think I owe you an explanation about my life choices. You seem pretty hostile against morocco and "Moroccans". Things do not always go as planned. If you want answers from people maybe you should ask nicely and not sund ... Read More
Homeschooling in Fes by Kris1982
Hi everyone! I was just wondering if there are any other homeschooling moms in Fes. I have three children ages 7,8 and 9. I would really like for my kids to get to know other children and have other kids to play with. I also wouldn't mind getting ...
Hi, you might want to Look into globalstudentnetwork.com it's an online program I used for my kids while we were living overseas. I have three kids ages 9, 10, and 11. We recently moved back to the USA, but the online schooling worked pretty ... Read More
Do I HAVE to wear the hijab? by Kris1982
I was out with my husband last night and we were stopped by a man and I was told I MUST cover my hair. I was wearing an abaya and I thought that was all that was absolutely mandatory here. Has this happened to other western women ? Am I the only ...
To approach me while I was with my husband , I thought was disrespectful. I could maybe understand if I was out unaccompanied and he's thinking of my safety or something , but that wasn't the case. I've only been here a few weeks and for the most ... Read More
Do I HAVE to wear the hijab? by Kris1982
I was out with my husband last night and we were stopped by a man and I was told I MUST cover my hair. I was wearing an abaya and I thought that was all that was absolutely mandatory here. Has this happened to other western women ? Am I the only ...
Thanks ladies!! Good answers :) I'll just keep a scarf with me whenever I'm out then . Read More
Do I HAVE to wear the hijab?
I was out with my husband last night and we were stopped by a man and I was told I MUST cover my hair. I was wearing an abaya and I thought that was all that was absolutely mandatory here. Has this happened to other western women ? Am I the only ... Read More
Any English speaking schools in al Khafji??
FINALLY got a family visa :) My kids and I will be joining my hubby the end of August. Does anyone know if there are ANY international schools in Khafji? We are American, but open to absolutely any English speaking school available. Thanks. Read More
visit
My husband is " consulting " in Ksa. The company he is working for gave him a business visa and not a work visa so he doesn't have Iqama. He can't file anything to bring our kids and I there yet. What I'm wondering is, are there any other kinds of ... Read More
Visa by Kris1982
My husband is in KSA waiting for his Iqama. My question is, can our kids and I go on tourist visas while his Iqama is being processed? Will it cause any issues later when we need to go permanently? This visa stuff is crazy I don't want our family ...
Thanks so much Guys this really helped, I was going insane thinking that we would be apart for a long time!! I'll get right on this visitor's visa :) Read More
Visa
My husband is in KSA waiting for his Iqama. My question is, can our kids and I go on tourist visas while his Iqama is being processed? Will it cause any issues later when we need to go permanently? This visa stuff is crazy I don't want our family ... Read More
Homeschooling in Fes
Hi everyone! I was just wondering if there are any other homeschooling moms in Fes. I have three children ages 7,8 and 9. I would really like for my kids to get to know other children and have other kids to play with. I also wouldn't mind getting ... Read More