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yavannah · Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 26 Location: OH, USA

Hi. I've got an international school in Dubai that requested an interview with me for a position teaching English to elementary school children. But they told me they have no payscale and want to know what kind of package I'm expecting. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to answer that? I have a CELTA and a bachelor's degree in English, some experience working with young children on a volunteer basis, but no teaching experience or education degree. I'm expecting flights and some kind of housing allowance, but I'm not sure what to tell them as far as salary. I have a minimum figure from a language institute, but it's the only number I've got to go on right now. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!

peterpan13 · Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 64 Location: neverneverland

The job benefits package can depend on your situation - are you single or married with dependants (for purposes of education of children/medical/accommodation/flights etc which could be included as part of the package)?
Dubai has become very expensive in terms of rental accommodation and you should be aware of this in relation to the housing allowance.
However, an International School with no payscale/package? Makes you wonder how organised they are in other areas!

Gauguin · Joined: 28 Aug 2005 Posts: 54 Location: At the Cutting Edge

Hi 'yavannah'. Would it not help if you named the school so people know which one you are referring to? Maybe someone reading your post already works there and can help you out. That's what Dave's EFL cafe is all about.

However, as PP13 commented any school reluctant to discuss pay with a prospective teacher, makes you think, doesn�t it?

Gauguin

stoth1972 · Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 4:30 pm Post subject:

You can PM me with the school, if you prefer not to post the details on the board. Given your experience, I would say that you should expect no more than 7500 dirhams (and that's on the high end)/month plus most likely a shared accommodation. Perhaps, if it was a decent school, you might get a studio provided for you.

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

vashdown2 · Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 124 Location: Paris, France

Hi- I have a similiar profile to you- and was wondering if there were any updates? Did you take the job? Have you moved to Dubai?

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

Not really... according to your other post, you have no related education, neither a CELTA nor degree... merely a bit of experience which may or may not be related. She has the degrees, but little experience.

If your experience has been years with Arabic speakers, your situation could almost be similar.

But either way, the places that might consider offering are places that mostly abuse teachers and pay little...

VS