@shisha777
Canadian expat in Kuwait
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Canadian
Lives in Salmiya
Registration: 28 May 2012
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American Creativity Academy by Sunshine82
Hi everyone! Does anyone know anything about the American Creativity Academy? Has/does anyone work there? I would like to get as much information as possible. Thanks for your help!
It's one of the better schools definitely to work for in Kuwait. I met 2 Canadians who taught there. One teacher taught at the girls campus and the other the boys. The school is organised in the sense that they pick-you up at the airport and get ... Read More
Power and weather by crittle73
Hey y'all! I've been trying to prepare and gather the essentials I will need once I'm in Kuwait. I have a couple of questions that I'm sure most you who've been there a while can answer. The first one is about power outlets. I plan to bring a ...
"Winter" lasted approximately 3 months last year from December - to February-- ok, my memory is fuzzy on that one so someone please correct me as to when the cold weather began. -- no need for winter boots-- I brought my fall leather boots though ... Read More
Power and weather by crittle73
Hey y'all! I've been trying to prepare and gather the essentials I will need once I'm in Kuwait. I have a couple of questions that I'm sure most you who've been there a while can answer. The first one is about power outlets. I plan to bring a ...
Have experienced 2 Kuwaiti winters. In 2010, I brought 1 GAP sweatshirt and never had to wear it-- way too warm~! In 2011, freakishly cold-- I had my down winter jacket on, wool turtlenecks with down puffer vest..... you get the idea and I'm ... Read More
Teacher salary: 7324 enough? by RMDee
I have been offered a job paying 7324 Kuwaiti Dinars a YEAR. This seems very low for Kuwait, which I have heard is very costly. I have not been able to find much out about what is typically offered. I have a new Masters degree in teaching, and am ...
Yup, the rent I mentioned should cover the cost of a luxury apartment in the Salmiya, Sharq areas. It would also cover the cost of a villa in a place like Fintas which is about a 30 minute driving distance from Salmiya.Depending on the industry, ... Read More
New job offer by Indianwomen
Hi All I am an Indian single female fitness instructor have got offer from Kuwait with 450KWD and Accomidation Transportation and commision insurance and other ting tongs is this enough to live and save I am simple vegitarian veggies and milk bread ...
Totally fine-- most instructors I know are offered around 350 KD with accommodation and transport to and from work. Vegetarian budget for one month-- no more than 70 KD for food and drinks. Read More
Teacher salary: 7324 enough? by RMDee
I have been offered a job paying 7324 Kuwaiti Dinars a YEAR. This seems very low for Kuwait, which I have heard is very costly. I have not been able to find much out about what is typically offered. I have a new Masters degree in teaching, and am ...
I met a professor from Kuwait University from Australia and he mentioned his dependants (wife and 2 kids) were offered return tickets once a year. In addition to salary which I have no idea (sorry), if each child were to come to Kuwait then school ... Read More
Bringing in food (limits) by Kayvictoria
Hi guys! Hope everyone is well. Finally the day is almost here...I fly over on Saturday!! I was wondering if anyone can help me with a little query. Basically I want to bring over some home comforts, such as: Teabags Marmite Protein powder Nandos ...
about the protein powder, here's a thread in another expat forum: forum.248am.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=18694 Read More
Bringing in food (limits) by Kayvictoria
Hi guys! Hope everyone is well. Finally the day is almost here...I fly over on Saturday!! I was wondering if anyone can help me with a little query. Basically I want to bring over some home comforts, such as: Teabags Marmite Protein powder Nandos ...
You can pretty much get everything here-- but if it's imported be prepared naturally to pay 2-3x more for it than back home. Lots of different types of lentils here ,as mentioned as well, the Horlicks and I've seen Marmite at the Sultan Center ... Read More
Teacher salary: 7324 enough? by RMDee
I have been offered a job paying 7324 Kuwaiti Dinars a YEAR. This seems very low for Kuwait, which I have heard is very costly. I have not been able to find much out about what is typically offered. I have a new Masters degree in teaching, and am ...
Generally, the teachers I know here are being paid anywhere from 700 -1000 kd per month net salary plus accommodation and transportation to the school and back each day. Plus they should fly you out and back home at the end of the school year. they ... Read More