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[Sunburnt Individual]

YES. Schooling is definitely a problem for families in Abu Dhabi as these schools are FULL. Even if you don't like your school, you may not have much of a choice because all the other schools have no space. It seems to be the case everywhere, but Abu Dhabi is the most overcrowded with students I would say.

Enrollment is going on right now, so if you can, talk to some people who are already in CfBT and see where they have their kids. They would know the other decent schools and perhaps you'd be able to put your kids on a waiting list of a school you think is worthwhile. They're probably the best resource for you in that sense.

[helenl]

It depends on the landlord, not the employer, whether or not appliances are included. I've always had to purchase mine - fridge stove washer dryer. Others in my own faculty have had fridge stove provided - others all 4. It's the luck of the draw and you all get the same furniture allowance whether or not appliances are landlord provided or not.

But then this is only applicable for HCT, ZU, UAEU, PI etc. AUS is all on campus housing with all appliances

[MilkSheikh]

The problem is that we are still in the UK and don't know any body in CFBT in Abu Dhabi. I was hoping someone on the forum could help us.

There are a few British schools. Some in the heart of the Island and others off the Island. If I had a clue as to where we might be staying then we could push for one over the other. CFBT have said they will have a better idea closer to the time !?!? I am hoping someone could give me some feedback so I can do a guestamate.

2 kids. Does that mean a 2 bedroom apartment or a 5 bedroom villa with a pool (Joking)
Someone out there must know someone that works for CFBT ?

Helppppppppppppppppppppp

[johnkg]

An American brand (Whirlpool) was the cheapest last time I bought a fridge. It depends more on the promotions the stores have than the country the goods are from.

For most of the popular schools in Abu Dhabi your children will be put on a waiting list. Expect to wait at least two years. Current registration fees start at 10,000 dirhams and most employers do not pay this.
The population is set to double in the next ten years so who knows what problems there'll be with getting your kiddies educated. I can see the more popular schools becoming elitist and prohibitively expensive.

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[johnkg]

[Zoot]

MilkSheikh, your kids' school and where you might or might not live are going to be the least of your problems. Have you read the threads on these forums about CfBT's performance and treatment of its staff. They're in the process of clearing out once again because they still believe there's a never-ending supply of teachers willing to come into the UAE to work for them. ADEC is not responsible for your housing either.

[Zoot]

MilkSheikh, your kids' school and where you might or might not live are going to be the least of your problems. Have you read the threads on these forums about CfBT's performance and treatment of its staff. They're in the process of clearing out once again because they still believe there's a never-ending supply of teachers willing to come into the UAE to work for them. ADEC is not responsible for your housing either.

[Never Ceased To Be Amazed]

Besides that, are you going to come here to work for you're children's tuition? It is a CONFIRMED fact that children's education is not covered by ADEC. Am I missing something here? Are we not talking about ADEC? Is an ADEC sub-provider paying money out of their pockets to provide tuition for kids? I mean, the US government will just print money willy-nilly, but will ADEC sub-providers jes' give away benefits that they cannot recover from ADEC?

NCTBA

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