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Imdramayu



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PostPosted: Thu Dec 26, 2019 1:58 pm    Post subject: TESOL Arabia job fair Reply with quote

I'm an experienced EFL instructor with an MA in TESOL and 20 years experience (10 years in KSA). Also I have school-aged kids so an international school should be available for them. How many EFL jobs cover kids' tuition for schooling?

Is attending the TESOL Arabia job fair worthwhile in finding a good EFL job (like at ZU)? I am ok living in KSA or UAE.
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veiledsentiments



Joined: 20 Feb 2003
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Location: USA

PostPosted: Fri Dec 27, 2019 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good jobs with full benefits are scarcer every year in the UAE. I would say that attending the conference is likely the best chance to find what few are left. If not hiring at the job fair, one can network and get the scoop on who might be offering education benefits. Last I heard those offering them barely covered one kid, no less multiple. The best bet... and they are rarely hiring... is American University in Sharjah. Check website

You might also try Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. Check their website to see what is required to apply.

Can't speak for KSA these days.

VS
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dragonpiwo



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:30 am    Post subject: hmmm Reply with quote

I'm in the UAE. The kind of job you are looking for is rare, very rare. Budgets are getting squeezed or have been squeezed.

In the oil industry, it's all been outsourced to language school type outfits, so you're a freelancer. ATA, formerly ATI has gone the same way and the deal's way less.

I have mates at HCT, one of whom has just gone home with his wife and 2 kids.

There seem to be an awful lot of non native speakers here who would sell their mums before losing their jobs lol.

Even the ADEC package got reduced.

I'd stay in Saudi and apply for Aramco. The TEFL scene here is going in 1 direction. Prices are going in the other. ie at dinner the other night 4 plates of pasta (there were 4 of us) and a bottle of wine plus a couple of other drinks was $320.
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