marthawilson
Canadian looking for information about United Arab Emirates
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Registration: 10 June 2010
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Single Parent/teacher by wanderlust2010
I've been told you can teach as a single parent in the UAE in particular Abu Dhabi. I have applied through the organization called "Teach Away." Has anyone worked through this company before? And I would be curious to know if there are any other ...
Hi Cali, I would not share either, especially the first year, and with a child. We are with a company similar to Teach Away, but it is with ADEC, through the Ministry of Education. My boys are young enough and open minded about it too. Am reading ... Read More
Single Parent/teacher by wanderlust2010
I've been told you can teach as a single parent in the UAE in particular Abu Dhabi. I have applied through the organization called "Teach Away." Has anyone worked through this company before? And I would be curious to know if there are any other ...
The best advice is to be honest about your teaching experiences and expectations. You and your son will have a grand time, I am sure. I have two boys myself who are 10 and 11, they will have a rewarding time there too. Read More
Single Parent/teacher by wanderlust2010
I've been told you can teach as a single parent in the UAE in particular Abu Dhabi. I have applied through the organization called "Teach Away." Has anyone worked through this company before? And I would be curious to know if there are any other ...
Hello there, Yes..I have applied for Teach Away and have a contract here. I am a single mom of two children also. Did they tell you that you can bring your kids with you on the initial flight? I cannot let them fly that distance alone without me . ... Read More
coming to teach third grade by coloradoteacher
My husband and me are coming in August, I will be teaching third grade. We don't know where yet, either Abu Dhabi or Al Ain. We have so many questions, not sure where to start. Are there any books we could read about education there, about the ...
Hi again, I am in the same boat as you, hired to teach 3rd grade, probably in Al Ain. Do you know why the children or spouses etc. are not encouraged to go over as one unit? I have two small children and am a single mom and I was told that they ... Read More
coming to teach third grade by coloradoteacher
My husband and me are coming in August, I will be teaching third grade. We don't know where yet, either Abu Dhabi or Al Ain. We have so many questions, not sure where to start. Are there any books we could read about education there, about the ...
Hi there, Are with a Canadian company by any chance? I was hired to do the same and plan to leave in six weeks, you sound like me. Lots of questions. I will be going with my two children though. Send me a note, MM Read More