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lynnknows · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:54 am Post subject:

Fernwood, I cant say what ADWAA is doing. They are not in Saudi. They are not the Employer only the recruiter. I do know what I was told. SBC SAID they fired them. They will honor all contracts from before that date but thats it.
Like I said this is what I was told. That does not mean its 100% true. What I do know to be 100% true is Adwaa made a HUGE mess here and people are very unhappy becasue of them. I would not trust them. IF adwaa was the only way a person could come here and for whatever reason Saudi is the place you want to be then use them. Other than that, I would find another recruiter.

As for people not being paid. Like I said, I only know of one person and the story going around is not 100% the truth. I know of a few people that were shorted becasue their start date was not correct or the forgot so sign in. Some people are looking to get their fees back for their visa. I dont think anyone has received that yet.

eeliza13 · Joined: 27 Dec 2008 Posts: 17

Hello all,

I just wanted to give an update on my recent dealings with SBC and WEG. I was recruited back in October by Saudi British Center via World Education Group. I had a few snags with my visa, which were my fault, but now I've arrived in Riyadh.

I have to say after reading all of the negative stuff on Dave's ESL Cafe I was indeed reticent about accepting a position in KSA, however I have been pleasantly surprised at every turn.

The WEG recruiter was very patient with my visa flubs and didn't give up on me when there was delay after delay gathering my medical reports and other items.

SBC was very professional and when I arrived in Riyadh there was a driver to meet me and deliver me to the compound. The compound is very nice, even by western standards. Yes, they are lightly furnished, but all have been renovated with new bathrooms, kitchens and stocked with all the essentials. There is a large pool and adequate gym facility.

I have reached out the SBC many times over the last few weeks with many tedious questions and with every call they were informative and concise, answering every question in a timely manner.

I know this has not been everyone's experience, but I wanted to say that my dealings with WEG and SBC have been very positive.

Good luck.

c_dange · Guest

Hey eeliza13,

Your post is very encouraging! I've also been recruited by World Education Group and have had a similarly positive experience with them.

Right now I'm waiting for my employment visa... I'm assuming this is also what you've got. Can I ask how long it took for yours to be processed and what country you were in when you applied for it.

I'm happy to hear that the compound looks good and that your settling in. Could you share a bit more about the job and what your experience at PNU has been like? Thanks Smile

waiting for godot · Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Posts: 7

I wanted to also say I personally had no issues with SBC. It is a requirement to hand in the passport on arrival but it is returned to the owner when they travel. Accommodation etc is fine

Grendal · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:26 am Post subject:

Yes Uhhh... I work at Prince Nora University. There is a new Pearson training certificate I have from Prince Nora University with my name "Grendal" on it.

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Grendal · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:30 am Post subject: Re: WEG and Adwaa = SBC

fledex · Joined: 05 Jun 2011 Posts: 342

Edex will move you anywhere they want in the country, whenever they want. They have done it many times. They often do it with less than 24 hours notice so that the school losing the teacher doesn't find out until the teacher has gone to the new place. it could happen for any number of reasons. If you object, their head buffoon will tell you that you can quit if you want, pay the fine, and buy your own ticket home. He did it to me and at least 5 other people I know of.