stuabroad

Hi

Need some input...

I'm originally from UK but have lived in Canada for the past 3 years. I'm getting married in January to a Canadian. We're both in our mid 30's and would like to travel a little before we have kids in a couple of years. My fiancee is a French Immersion teacher (Grade School) with 10 years expereince and 2 Degrees. I am a Microsoft Consultant with 10 years experience and worked in Kuwait a few years ago for nearly a year. I kinda liked Dubai and thought it might be fun to come back and work there some time.

How difficult is it to get a teacing job in Dubai? What are the normal packages consisting of? Presumably this would be Agency based for both of us, as we would llike to do it for a year and see how it goes.

I'd really appreciate any input on what the best agencies are (Teaching + IT) to deal with and some comments on the cost of living etc etc

Cheers!

Patsy Stoned

use the search button to find the many threads on cost of living here.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...f+living+dubai

Your wife will need to apply for a visa because she is Canadian and they have been taken off the list of countries who automatically get a visa on entry.
I know nothing about teaching agencies but there are lots of people who will be able to help.
Welcome to the 'bored'

Ethos83

It's rare for teachers to work for only one year. Most schools require 2-3 year contracts.

Roadking

I think that's cool. It would be a bit tough Taking a Month Out to Work in Dubai for One Year...

Are you into capital teaching?

stuabroad

No idea what Capital teaching is, my other half is the teacher brains. But yeah i would think a month would present problems. However from above post it seems a year is also a short time. It may be that she teaches only part time anyway and i provide the main income stream. We're there for the experience as opposed to pure career enhancement.

What about cost of living. Expensive or manageable?

Patsy Stoned

Errr...see my post above
this link.....
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...living+d ubai

stuabroad

That is helpful, thank you. I'm wondering based on this if a year is really 'doable'. When i worked out in Kuwait all was provided. I think agency based positions (satisfying a one-year only requirement like mine) are not going to include a house/car. If i was moving as a permanent position different story.

I'll continue to research. Thanks.