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Esoteric_ · Joined: 10 May 2012 Posts: 9

Hi friends,

I have an upcoming interview for a position in Jeddah teaching American History (to 11 to 14 year-olds who have poor writing and reading skills) in a school that offers the American High School Diploma program. Since this is my first time in Saudi, I want to be cautious. The offer is:

15,000 Riyals per month, 45,000 for housing (my wife and I), full medical, round-trip flights and Iqama. The person states that it will take about two months after I've arrived to obtain a visa for my wife. The person is sending me a copy of the contract for full details (vacations, etc).

My experience: 4 years teaching civics for a community organization (1 year volunteer; 4 years for hourly wage, but not certified); tutoring Arabic for 2 years at the college level; 2.5 years teaching English with CELTA A grade; and a B.A. in political science.

Thanks so much!

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

The salary is good ($4000 US per month) and about right given your quals. The housing allowance is more than enough for two people in Jeddah; other bennies are satisfactory as well. Plus, you're both to get iqamas---no Mickey Mouse business visa visit for you. (Sorry, Mickey!)

So far, nothing fishy about it unless there's something you've omitted. You didn't mention the name of the school, but do a search on it for info and reviews to get a feel of what the place might be like.

Good luck with your interview.

tacomaboywa · Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 194 Location: The Magic Kingdom

The offer you got seems good for an American Diploma Program. The housing allowance is good as well. Seems legit.

Good luck!

trapezius · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:05 pm Post subject:

What school? Send me a private message if you want to.

Esoteric_ · Joined: 10 May 2012 Posts: 9

The school's name is Alekhaa. The website they gave me is: http://www.alekhaaschools.com . I ran a forum search but no results appeared. A google search gave me this site: http://iflair.us/projects/alekhaschoolsenglish/, which they did not provide to me but it appears to be under construction. The man I talked to said that he works directly for the school, and the school's accreditation is legit. Am I being too paranoid?

Also, would it be more effective to create a new topic to seek info on the school? Thanks!