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jlcozzens · Joined: 11 Nov 2006 Posts: 17 Location: Moving

Hello,
THank you for replying to this post if possible. I have taught for several years in Asia, especially China. I liked it so very much but the pay is so very low. I have a Master of Arts in Teaching ESL and 2 years of experience teaching in China. I have heard that Private International High Schools in Saudi Arabia pay so very high. My question is : How High? I mean what kind of range of pay is there for ESL teachers in Saudi Arabia? Also, do you know any good sites that could help me find the private international highschools with such good salaries?
Thank you for your help. I am 23 years old, turning 24 and I am continually facinated by the Middle East.
Thank you,
Peace

Queen of Sheba · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 397

Really they pay "so very high?" I would have guessed the colleges and universities pay more. Maybe someone knowledgeable in that arena can comment. By the way, do you enjoy midget wrestling? Why would you pick high school over college? The range for a teacher with an MA with some experience is good enough for someone your age to seriously consider. I think you should do a search on Dave's job board, apply, and then come back here and tell us what they offer you for a real analysis. I feel awkward about making money comments not based on offers or references as to what you want to get, yet you can PM me if you want an opinion on the range they may offer at a college or university.

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

jlcozzens · Joined: 11 Nov 2006 Posts: 17 Location: Moving

I was able to finish my undergrad in just 2 years, (I worked like a mad man) finished at 20 and worked in China till 22, did MAT ESL and now 23. I want to go to Saudi to earn some liquid $ to start some business with.

Van Norden · Joined: 23 Oct 2004 Posts: 409

Generally, the best money is with the military contracts but they're not for the 'teachy-feely' types. Forget about job satisfaction and career advancement etc. If you want money bad enough it's the way to go.

You do know what it's like out here don't you? No women or alcohol or fun of any sort. There's no way I could've come here at your age. It's hard enough at my age with all those years of debauchery behind me.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Some employers ( and students) might feel that you are a bit young. If you want a decent slary you have to go on one of the military contracts. International Schoolls in the region prefer career schoolteachers. For ESL you are talking about a different path.

Try Raytheon or BAe

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

Government contracts go by years of experience, so you will be fairly low down the salary scale.

You could try for Aramco through a contractor.

But have you considered Korea. Salaries there don't depend much on experience so you should be able to pick up $2.5k without too much trouble, and you will get accommodation thrown in. Also it is nearer China.

Hector_Lector · Joined: 20 Apr 2004 Posts: 548

Try THe British Council.