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yassoun · Joined: 08 Sep 2011 Posts: 17

I have recently benn offeredan employment offer from the University College of Jubail but I am very hesitant about accepting it. I have no idea about the people in Jubail, the teaching staff and life in Jubail in general. I will be leaving my wife and child behind for the first 3 months and after that, they will be able to join me. I wonder if the opportunity is worth making the sacrifice. Anyone with experience in the Jubail region and the JUC in particular would help please.

Thanks

It's Scary! · Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Posts: 823

yassoun · Joined: 08 Sep 2011 Posts: 17

Hi "it's scary!

Please could you provide me with any info that you think could be helpful in making the best decision for me.

Thank you

geela · Joined: 12 Aug 2011 Posts: 14

Dear yassoun
I think you're the only one capabable of making such a big decision.

There are many info on this forum about Jubail and this comes down to what you're willing to tolerate and what your needs are.

Jubail is one of the places i applied for that i have't got response yet, and frankly, i think there are worse employers from what i read in this blog.

posh · Joined: 22 Oct 2010 Posts: 430

The employer (Royal Commission) is good, especially for KSA. They give you what is written on the package and no BS. Benefits, etc are excellent.

The problem will be in teaching Saudi youth. I know a teacher at JUC and he told me they are difficult, spoilt and at the beginning of each term demand to have the questions for the exam given at the end of the term.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

There are many info, isn't it ?

yassoun · Joined: 08 Sep 2011 Posts: 17

I was told that I will be teaching Prep Year students. Does anyone have any idea about the students' level and proficiency there at the JUC?

RobertinOman · Joined: 31 Jul 2010 Posts: 60

If the director of the English program there is Dr. Al Qahtani, be cautious.

yassoun · Joined: 08 Sep 2011 Posts: 17

No the English Language Director is Dr Youcef.

(MOD edit - please do not post full names)

Mysterious · Joined: 24 Sep 2011 Posts: 170

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

I have taught PYP at three different university level institutions in KSA from the south to the north and can say that across the board the average Saudi prep year student between the ages of 17 and 25 will inherently be easily distracted, lazy, forgetful and lacking basic time management, and organizational skills. However within this age bracket there will also be a range from the worst case senario to the seriously studious ones. Each class varies; luck of the draw. Keep your expectations low; sometimes you may be suprised, but more often than not you will be teaching alot of foolish minded kids. You will eventually learn to use a variety of tactics to manage ...be prepared to accept this fact and you will be okay.

Sorry can not comment directly about Jubail, but if you haven't heard or read any nasty comments on this board then it is safe to assume that the place is generally okay. JMHO...ofcourse I could be wrong LOL Cool

BretHarte · Joined: 17 Aug 2011 Posts: 94

Bringing in your family is extremely difficult if you're not Muslim. Good luck with that!

With Malice Toward None · Joined: 20 Oct 2009 Posts: 250

With Malice Toward None · Joined: 20 Oct 2009 Posts: 250

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

Is that the only mistake that you noticed? You missed the other two? And besides... it was to be humor... and use of the overused tag question in both British and Indian English, isn't it.

VS