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Forum: Middle East
Jul 29th 2009, 7:10 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

11 000 is the top salary at the british school. The teachers seem to be able to travel, dine out, afford a good life on that amount. They receive housing and travel with that, I believe. i am...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 29th 2009, 7:06 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

[]Make sure your tetanus is up to date and maybe Hep C but nothing else.


I have no idea why you would need Hep C. Hep A and B are the recommended vaccinations.

Reading the local papers...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 27th 2009, 6:24 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

There is a new scrapbooking kiosk in Al Ain mall . It isn't big but it had lots of pretty things.

OI
Forum: Middle East
Jun 12th 2009, 10:48 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

Manor Hall and Liwa do not have qualified teachers.

I know Manor Hall has proven to be a disaster. Liwa has a longer history but does not have many western expat students.


Oi
Forum: Middle East
Jun 9th 2009, 3:08 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

Desi,

You belong in Dubai.

Really.


Oi
Forum: Middle East
May 22nd 2009, 1:43 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

I believe there has been a large exodus from there even this year.

My understanding is that a fair number have (are?) moved to AAESS or away from Al Ain.

I know that the expat children I have...
Forum: Middle East
May 17th 2009, 6:16 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,258
Posted By oivay

Re: New to Al Ain

Coops,

When looking for a house you need to be coy about revealing your allowance. Every house you will be shown will be exactly your allowance. Our place we rented for 7ok, shown to people we...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 24th 2009, 5:13 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

Ozkingy,

I think she should just start something herself.

Every organized activity in this town is here because someone started it. If she is looking for organized day time sports then there...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 21st 2009, 4:44 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

manny,

I sent you a pm did you get it?

I think you may need more posts.

AAESS is British Curriculum. The American school here is not really an American school. Choufiet is its own...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 20th 2009, 2:57 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

Taxis are for everyone. No matter if you get a vehicle or not you will need to rely on them for a while as paper work gets sorted. The idea that they are for labourers is just plain crazy. Many of...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 19th 2009, 4:13 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

Manny,

AAESS will be your only option for main streamong speciel need students. They appear to be inclusive of all students to the best of their abilities. I know of two students who are fully...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 1st 2009, 4:50 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,250
Posted By oivay

Re: Trouble at Al Ain English Speaking School

Do you mean mass reignation as not finishing contracts and leaving the school immediately?

Or the more probable not signing a new contract and finishing the contract now until June.

Either way...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 30th 2009, 6:18 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

Avoid the American School and Manor Hall. There is a reason that they have available spaces.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 30th 2009, 6:15 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

The head of secondary will be leaving?

I heard the head of primary is leaving.
Forum: Middle East
Dec 31st 2008, 9:32 am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,505
Posted By oivay

Re: Dubai Beaches; Can we Go Swimming?

i think we will try Sohar.

Hopefully they don't have a sewage problem.

May be the same shit though!

Oi
Forum: Middle East
Dec 31st 2008, 9:31 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

I can't imagine that this university would be highly regarded outside this region.


There are ice hockey and rugby teams which seem popular.

Oi
Forum: Middle East
Dec 29th 2008, 2:23 am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,505
Posted By oivay

Re: Dubai Beaches; Can we Go Swimming?

No raw sewage issues anymore?

Hate to give my family e coli for the holidays

Oivay
Forum: Middle East
Dec 28th 2008, 3:58 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,505
Posted By oivay

Question Dubai Beaches; Can we Go Swimming?

I am not sure where to find current information regarding the poopy situation.

Can I take my kids out for a day at the beach?

Oi
Forum: Middle East
Dec 16th 2008, 1:16 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

Baggie,

I have found that the Rotana is not the club for kids.

It is a toss up between the Intercontinental and the Hilton. Both have their good and bad points. The Hilton appears to be very...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 29th 2008, 2:30 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

Aikman,

I have just heard of a villa coming on the market shortly.

It is actually a duplex.

It is large but not over the top. 5 bedrooms, sitting room upstairs. Large kitchen. The...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 6th 2008, 4:44 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

AAESS has a new letter on their website.

There will be a new reception, year 4 and 5, and some more.
The receptionist said that in January the construction will be done so extra classes can open....
Forum: Middle East
Nov 6th 2008, 4:15 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,165
Posted By oivay

Re: Living in Al Ain

Information about schools in Al Ain.

The GeMS school in Al Ain is appalling.

There is no IB program in Al Ain.

French school is a one room school.

Al Ain English Speaking School is...
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