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info on university salary in dubai for historian (ESL?)
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van_6000



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 10:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you, helenl and Dedicated. for your advice.

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Solar Strength



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Abu Dhabi or Dubai? Reply with quote
Gulezar wrote:
60,000 AED will get you a small studio with gym and pool in Abu Dhabi. 60,000 AED will get you a one bedroom with gym and pool in Dubai.


That's US $16, 300 a month, right?

And the employers pay for these apartments?
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veiledsentiments



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 12:59 am    Post subject: Re: Abu Dhabi or Dubai? Reply with quote
Solar Strength wrote:
Gulezar wrote:
60,000 AED will get you a small studio with gym and pool in Abu Dhabi. 60,000 AED will get you a one bedroom with gym and pool in Dubai.


That's US $16, 300 a month, right?

And the employers pay for these apartments?

If the employer provides flats, the amount becomes moot and you probably don't even know how much it is.

or...

The employer provides a housing allowance of X amount and you have to find a place that you like for that cost. (or put in extra from your salary if it isn't enough)

Depends on employer...

VS
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Gulezar



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:19 pm    Post subject: Re: Abu Dhabi or Dubai? Reply with quote
Solar Strength wrote:
Gulezar wrote:
60,000 AED will get you a small studio with gym and pool in Abu Dhabi. 60,000 AED will get you a one bedroom with gym and pool in Dubai.


That's US $16, 300 a month, right?

And the employers pay for these apartments?


Wow! Sorry ... 60000 AED a year. That's approximately $1358 a month. Some landlords ask for a full year's rent; some do quarterly or biannually now. It all depends on the employer's terms and how they set you up. They might float you a loan or they might give you the flat and you never see the lease.
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scot47



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I know of people with doctorates who were required to do a CELTA before being hired at KFUPM. You will need a piece of paper. I believe these are available at a reasonable price in Bangkok and that some incumbents oif jobs at universities in KSA acquired their "certification" in this manner.
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van_6000



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you scot47 and everyone for your helpful responses.

I am not sure if I should start another thread with this related question, so I will ask it here, if I may:

I can enroll on two consecutive TEFL modules here in Greece: an introductory (30-hour) and an advanced (50-hour) TEFL course

The school is reputable but I am wondering if the certificates are worth pursuing, i.e., if they are accepted in Saudi or the UAE.

Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance issued by [the private American College here] which is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

I realize that something is better than nothing, but I would rather not spend the time and the money if it is certain that, for example, the only or the most widely acceptable certificate is CELTA or NOT TEFL, etc.

Thanks again for bearing with me, everyone. I would really appreciate your advice on the above.
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nomad soul



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
van_6000 wrote:
I can enroll on two consecutive TEFL modules here in Greece: an introductory (30-hour) and an advanced (50-hour) TEFL course. The school is reputable but I am wondering if the certificates are worth pursuing, i.e., if they are accepted in Saudi or the UAE.

That might be fine for teaching EFL in Greece, but generally, Mid East employers expect to see a CELTA or other equivalent TEFL cert that entailed 120 hours of face-to-face instruction and included supervised practice teaching with real students. Don't waste your money on anything less than that.
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kona



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
You could also maybe broaden your scope for other international universities in the middle east. The American University of Beirut and the American University of Cairo seem to hire phd professors of various core subjects. That is, if you feel comfortable living in those areas; the political situation is a bit unstable right now in both places. On the other hand, that means less competition for said positions.
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