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Forum: Middle East
Mar 24th 2014, 9:22 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,242
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Diyafah International - Abu Dhabi

I met the head teacher. Overall I like the feel of the place. Are you in AD? Just go there and speak to them. They are very friendly
Forum: Middle East
Mar 11th 2014, 12:56 am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,924
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Pound - AED exchange rates?

Just out of interest, who do you use to transfer money back to the UK?
Forum: Middle East
Feb 22nd 2014, 5:39 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,259
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Certificate attestation UAE

I'm assuming they are documents issued in the UK?

I used vitalcertificates.co.uk

Not cheap but they get the job done. You can do it yourself but it I've not done this before. If you don't want...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Feb 21st 2014, 9:45 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,201
Posted By scotia 7

Re: offer from middle east country IT company

Go to the websites of the schools you are interested in. Find out the fees

For housing, check out dubizzle and add 10-20% on top of that

Do as much research as possible, can you ask HR at the...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Feb 21st 2014, 7:21 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,204
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Job Offer, Is it real or is it a scam?

Is it from a genuine work e-mail? I hope they are not asking for a payment
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Feb 21st 2014, 7:18 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,201
Posted By scotia 7

Re: offer from middle east country IT company

If you want a UK or similar education for kids its not cheap. If you need to pay for it I would check the fees and work out if you can afford it.

Try and find out all the costs before you move.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 20th 2014, 3:04 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,874
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Renting in Abu Dhabi - what to look out for

Ok if I get any hassle which government department can I complain to or say that I will complain to?
Forum: Middle East
Feb 20th 2014, 1:20 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,874
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Renting in Abu Dhabi - what to look out for

What's tawtheeq?

I've seen a few places that include water bills etc, so this is illegal?

Are you saying that there should be no viewing fees?
Forum: Middle East
Feb 20th 2014, 12:55 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,874
Posted By scotia 7

Renting in Abu Dhabi - what to look out for

So I'm now almost ready to start contacting agencies for potential accommodation in Abu Dhabi

Are there any things which I should look out for? Ive heard that some agencies take advantage of new...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 10th 2014, 5:46 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,519
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Gems Winchester Abu Dhabi

Fees wise it is cheaper but I'm more concerned about the education delivered. I would love to hear from any parents who send their children to gems Winchester
Forum: Middle East
Feb 10th 2014, 2:52 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,519
Posted By scotia 7

Gems Winchester Abu Dhabi

Considering this school is quite new, does anyone have any feedback on this school at all? This will be very much appreciated
Forum: Middle East
Jan 20th 2014, 2:15 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,277
Posted By scotia 7

Re: UKForex service to transfer money from UAE to UK

I checked out both ukforex and halo financial, both regulated by the FCA so no worries there. UKforex is a bit tricker to set up as you need to register from your AD address (via post only) but Halo...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 18th 2014, 10:38 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,242
Posted By scotia 7

Diyafah International - Abu Dhabi

Anyone have any feedback for Diyafah school in Abu Dhabi? It's fairly new so there isn't much info apart from their website

Also are the big school buses safe?

Thanks
Forum: Middle East
Jan 17th 2014, 3:52 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,101
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Schools in AD - admissions

i have read in places that homeschooling may result in repeating a year which is the worst situation. If I'm unable to secure a place for this session then i will wait for next academic session
Forum: Middle East
Jan 16th 2014, 7:12 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,101
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Schools in AD - admissions

How likely am I to get a place after the 15th Feb? I know this varies according to schools but will there be free places? Right now they are all full
Forum: Middle East
Jan 16th 2014, 12:05 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,101
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Schools in AD - admissions

Thanks all.

Does it make any difference if I'm physically there to push things along and meet the admissions staff in person?
Forum: Middle East
Jan 15th 2014, 9:25 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,101
Posted By scotia 7

Schools in AD - admissions

What is the normal processing period for applications in British schools? I have applied to all the Aldar schools and the brit schools but they don't have any places, very frustrating. :frown:

If...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 12th 2014, 9:22 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Sheikh Zayed Academy - Similar to British Schooling?

Yes the one in Abu Dhabi. Any ideas on what the school is like. I have seen that it is highly rated by adec
Forum: Middle East
Jan 12th 2014, 7:44 am
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By scotia 7

Sheikh Zayed Academy - Similar to British Schooling?

Hi,

I understand that Sheikh Zayed Academy follows an International curriculum based on the USA system. However how similar is this to the British schooling system? I am thinking about applying...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 29th 2013, 10:11 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,297
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Going back to the UK from UAE - UK Driving License

ok thats good to know

thanks :)
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 29th 2013, 10:09 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,908
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Job in Abu Dhabi

100K AED is what i meant :)
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 29th 2013, 8:18 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,297
Posted By scotia 7

Going back to the UK from UAE - UK Driving License

I have read that its a fairly simple process to convert a UK driving license to a UAE license. However on visiting the UK you cannot use your UK license due to the UK residency legal requirement.
...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 29th 2013, 8:15 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,908
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Job in Abu Dhabi

Google maps is reasonably ok for calculating travelling times
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 29th 2013, 8:12 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,908
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Job in Abu Dhabi

For anyone who is not in the city and has no idea about renting rates, dubizzle is a good resource

Can you tell me why you don't agree?
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 29th 2013, 12:38 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,908
Posted By scotia 7

Re: Job in Abu Dhabi

check out dubizze, you can get a decent 1 bed under 100k AED in Al Reem. It really depends on what you are looking for and where you want to live. Near work? near the beach? near the main centre?
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