Living in Al Ain
Oct 20th 2008, 7:02 pm
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Dear All,
Greetings!
I'm new to the forum and would like to know more about Al Ain. I'm an american of asian origin and offered a teaching position at AUST. I'm waiting for an official offer which i'm told will be given to me by Sunday. I've looked at their webbiest and came to know that they provide Dirhams 55,000 for the family accommodation. what do you guys say? How about the children schools? I came to know through this thread about 2 international schools providing HS education following american curriculum. It's my understanding that the AUST don't provide a reasonable children education allowance so in that case i will have to take some money out from my salary to pay for their school expenses.
What do you think about the salary and other benefits? I have a Phd and 16 years of teaching and research experience which includes 10 years in the US.
Any help/information will be highly appreciated!
I'm really impressed by the kind of support you folks provide to the prospective expats community.
Cheers,
Greetings!
I'm new to the forum and would like to know more about Al Ain. I'm an american of asian origin and offered a teaching position at AUST. I'm waiting for an official offer which i'm told will be given to me by Sunday. I've looked at their webbiest and came to know that they provide Dirhams 55,000 for the family accommodation. what do you guys say? How about the children schools? I came to know through this thread about 2 international schools providing HS education following american curriculum. It's my understanding that the AUST don't provide a reasonable children education allowance so in that case i will have to take some money out from my salary to pay for their school expenses.
What do you think about the salary and other benefits? I have a Phd and 16 years of teaching and research experience which includes 10 years in the US.
Any help/information will be highly appreciated!
I'm really impressed by the kind of support you folks provide to the prospective expats community.
Cheers,
Oct 20th 2008, 7:13 pm
#542
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Dear All,
Greetings!
I'm new to the forum and would like to know more about Al Ain. I'm an american of asian origin and offered a teaching position at AUST. I'm waiting for an official offer which i'm told will be given to me by Sunday. I've looked at their webbiest and came to know that they provide Dirhams 55,000 for the family accommodation. what do you guys say? How about the children schools? I came to know through this thread about 2 international schools providing HS education following american curriculum. It's my understanding that the AUST don't provide a reasonable children education allowance so in that case i will have to take some money out from my salary to pay for their school expenses.
What do you think about the salary and other benefits? I have a Phd and 16 years of teaching and research experience which includes 10 years in the US.
Any help/information will be highly appreciated!
I'm really impressed by the kind of support you folks provide to the prospective expats community.
Cheers,
Greetings!
I'm new to the forum and would like to know more about Al Ain. I'm an american of asian origin and offered a teaching position at AUST. I'm waiting for an official offer which i'm told will be given to me by Sunday. I've looked at their webbiest and came to know that they provide Dirhams 55,000 for the family accommodation. what do you guys say? How about the children schools? I came to know through this thread about 2 international schools providing HS education following american curriculum. It's my understanding that the AUST don't provide a reasonable children education allowance so in that case i will have to take some money out from my salary to pay for their school expenses.
What do you think about the salary and other benefits? I have a Phd and 16 years of teaching and research experience which includes 10 years in the US.
Any help/information will be highly appreciated!
I'm really impressed by the kind of support you folks provide to the prospective expats community.
Cheers,
Oct 20th 2008, 7:45 pm
#544
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Re: Living in Al Ain
I would check his other thread, "salary question" He states it there.
Oct 20th 2008, 8:47 pm
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Dear All,
Greetings!
I'm new to the forum and would like to know more about Al Ain. I'm an american of asian origin and offered a teaching position at AUST. I'm waiting for an official offer which i'm told will be given to me by Sunday. I've looked at their webbiest and came to know that they provide Dirhams 55,000 for the family accommodation. what do you guys say? How about the children schools? I came to know through this thread about 2 international schools providing HS education following american curriculum. It's my understanding that the AUST don't provide a reasonable children education allowance so in that case i will have to take some money out from my salary to pay for their school expenses.
What do you think about the salary and other benefits? I have a Phd and 16 years of teaching and research experience which includes 10 years in the US.
Any help/information will be highly appreciated!
I'm really impressed by the kind of support you folks provide to the prospective expats community.
Cheers,
Greetings!
I'm new to the forum and would like to know more about Al Ain. I'm an american of asian origin and offered a teaching position at AUST. I'm waiting for an official offer which i'm told will be given to me by Sunday. I've looked at their webbiest and came to know that they provide Dirhams 55,000 for the family accommodation. what do you guys say? How about the children schools? I came to know through this thread about 2 international schools providing HS education following american curriculum. It's my understanding that the AUST don't provide a reasonable children education allowance so in that case i will have to take some money out from my salary to pay for their school expenses.
What do you think about the salary and other benefits? I have a Phd and 16 years of teaching and research experience which includes 10 years in the US.
Any help/information will be highly appreciated!
I'm really impressed by the kind of support you folks provide to the prospective expats community.
Cheers,
You could find 55000 with two bedroom and one living room , but not very large.
remember there is difference between al ain university of science and technology and united arab emirates.
Al Ain university is a private university , a 3 years old univ. , it has been lots of problems happens on it , but it seems doing OK , as the owner of it is very high and much more than VIP people in Al Ain And Abudhabi.
Note: feel free to ask about anything you like..will do our best here to help you
Oct 21st 2008, 5:59 am
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Re: Living in Al Ain
School fees are not cheap in Al Ain or elsewhere I suspect in the UAE for expat children. There is a new school opening shortly if it hasnt already which is taught in the US curriculum. My children are grown up but for more information about schooling in Al Ain may I suggest you ask on www.abudhabiwoman.com as there are a lot of Al Ain families on that site who will be able to answer your schooling questions. I must also agree that AED55,000 is very low for housing and asking someone their salary I am sad to say I find a bit offensive too, its not something expats ask as a rule.
Oct 21st 2008, 6:18 am
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Re: Living in Al Ain
I don't think it's offensive at all - how can anyone give good advice if they don't know the whole picture. We don't know the guy personally so I would say it's fine.
Oct 21st 2008, 6:24 am
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Thats your opinion and I have given mine
Oct 21st 2008, 6:34 am
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Correct - is that not what forums/fora are for???
Oct 21st 2008, 8:54 am
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Re: Living in Al Ain
this forum in particular is very much like that, state package and get feedback. I think it is a good thing. We have saved many a poor soul from making the wrong move, and helped many a fortunate soul to make the right move 
Oct 21st 2008, 8:56 am
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Exactly!!
Oct 21st 2008, 10:25 am
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Agreed especially that knowing the basic salary will be useful in case he needs to use part of it towards accommodation if the housing allowance is not enough
Oct 21st 2008, 10:28 am
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Nov 3rd 2008, 9:48 am
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Re: Living in Al Ain
hello there. am finally making the move on thurs this week. I am after some advice for curtains - any recommendations for someone to come and measure windows, make and install. I would like to put up some shade cloth over our outdoor space so any tips would be welcome.. and also where do I buy outdoor plants ??? Many thanks in advance. Katrina. Oh and I will be looking for some help in the house 1-2 days a week, any advice ???