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Tyrone Bonas · Joined: 04 May 2010 Posts: 10

Hello all,

I'm a Canadian born 28 year old Black guy currently finishing my first year teaching EFL at a university in China.

I have a BA in English and a TESL certificate.

I posted in the UAE forum asking about possible jobs there, but was directed to either Saudi or Oman for jobs because of my limited experience and qualifications.

What area in Saudi Arabia has the best living conditions and best schools?

I'm looking to earn somewhere between $2,500 and $4,000 per month and I would sacrifice living conditions (within reason) in order to make more for a year or so.

I've been noticing that most job offers for Saudi require US citizenship. Do they hire other native-speakers? Why do some places prefer US? Are they afraid I will teach students to say 'aboot' instead of 'about'?

Thanks for your help. This site is great.

tatsuo1 · Joined: 11 Jun 2009 Posts: 75

Are you from Ontario Province?

Tyrone Bonas · Joined: 04 May 2010 Posts: 10

YES I AM

Sheikh N Bake · Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1307 Location: Dis ting of ours

Some military-related jobs in Saudi are with US military contractors. Also British military--BAE for instance, and they hire only Brits at present, unless I'm mistaken. Universities hire any native speaker, but you normally need an MA in TESOL and three years post-MA experience.

In the Gulf it's advisable to get your qualifications first before attempting to make a living teaching here.

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

Tyrone Bonas
Send me a PM. I may be able to help you.

Cleopatra · Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 5:11 pm Post subject:

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

There are in fact very few jobs in Saudi Arabia that will only hire US citizens. The number of US teachers in KSA is much lower than it was 20 years ago.

dutchman · Joined: 10 Mar 2010 Posts: 84

Mia Xanthi · Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 10:20 pm Post subject:

You shouldn't necessarily assume that your lack of qualifications means that you would only be accepted at language institutes. True, you are not qualified for the best jobs, but being male is really in your favor here. I know that TINS (Technical Institute for Naval Studies) regularly hires men with BAs and certs, and even some private universities (PMU, for example) will consider hiring someone without an MA or Delta provided that you have experience.

Now, I am NOT saying that these are good places to work. All I am saying is that they might be better for you than language institutes. Good luck in your search.

Tyrone Bonas · Joined: 04 May 2010 Posts: 10

thanks Mia, keeping the hope alive

much appreciated

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

TINS is not a bad place to start. There is also the Military Medical Center in Dhahran (Is that King Khaled ? King Fahad ? Prince Sultan ? Cannot remember !)

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 4:42 pm Post subject:

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

For a newbie to KSA wanting to test the waters, with minimal experience and qualifications...............................TINS is okay.