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[aash]

1-As i read on different threads working days are 6 in King Abdul Aziz university. Is it true?
2-Is computer and internet facility available in women campus for staff?
3-Is there over time opportunities available in university? If yes then at what rate.
4-I am moving to Jeddah with my kids , I need infromation regarding good schools( where English is first language and French is taught as a second language)
5- Any advice or suggestion for new commer in Jeddah.

All answers will be appericated
Thanks in advance

[lizziebennet]

1-As i read on different threads working days are 6 in King Abdul Aziz university. Is it true?

Th teaching is 5 days a week. The only time you have to go in is if they have set a test or exam to be written on a weekend but this does not happen that often.


2-Is computer and internet facility available in women campus for staff?

The staff generally have their own laptops. The university does have a few but you don't take those home. I was not able to use the internet at my campus (although I think the co-ordinators may have been able to as I saw a network) so brought my mobile USB internet from mobily with me (you can buy unlimited internet with this thing for US$100 a month). Also they ave a USB device that can provide inernet for 5 computers for US$100 a month.

3-Is there over time opportunities available in university? If yes then at what rate.

Not during the normal semesters but you can choose to work for summer vacation where I have heard you get paid more. I just get paid the same so you would need to speak to someone who is a direct hire.

4-I am moving to Jeddah with my kids , I need infromation regarding good schools( where English is first language and French is taught as a second language)

I know of schools that teach in English but not sure about the French. The British International School probably offers French but it is very expensive. I have heard of another school which is cheaper I'll ask around and then let you know.

[trapezius]