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Ivatt43106

Gilbert de Gant

@Ivatt43106

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Bermudian expat in the United Arab Emirates

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Bermudian

Lives in Al Ain

Registration: 07 March 2012

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Gilbert de Gant
Ivatt43106 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Ivatt43106

Teaching in Aqabar by Ivatt43106

Is it possible for a couple to live, work and save money, while teaching in AQABAR on JD2500 per month?

Gilbert de Gant

Thanks for that. There would be no rent, but electricity & water would have to be paid for, though. Still, it sounds like it would be possible to save money on that joint salary. Read More

Gilbert de Gant
Ivatt43106 created a thread
12 years ago

IAT Al Ain

Anyone familiar with this institution. I need informantion. Please pm me with anything you have. Thanks, GdG Read More

Gilbert de Gant
Ivatt43106 created a thread
12 years ago

Teaching in Aqabar

Is it possible for a couple to live, work and save money, while teaching in AQABAR on JD2500 per month? Read More

Gilbert de Gant
Ivatt43106 replied to a thread
13 years ago
epaine

Licenced Teacher Job in Abu Dhabi ? by epaine

Hi all, I am taking on the challenge offered by ADEC and wondering if there is anyone out there who is willing to share their experience in teaching under the LT Programme?? Smiles :) epaine

Gilbert de Gant

As a lone female, I would avoid the Western Region. However, my pal knows a girl there (KG teacher) who is very happy and safe! It's subjective. Sila is very remote and conservative but Ruwais sounds OK. You would need a car as the schools are ... Read More

Gilbert de Gant
Ivatt43106 replied to a thread
13 years ago
epaine

Licenced Teacher Job in Abu Dhabi ? by epaine

Hi all, I am taking on the challenge offered by ADEC and wondering if there is anyone out there who is willing to share their experience in teaching under the LT Programme?? Smiles :) epaine

Gilbert de Gant

I travel 20 minutes to my school, from my apartment. I do not drive, so I use taxis, which are quite cheap - two of us share and it costs about £5.00 each, per day. Our accommodation is absolutely fine. I have two bedrooms, a decent-sized kitchen ... Read More

Gilbert de Gant
Ivatt43106 replied to a thread
13 years ago
epaine

Licenced Teacher Job in Abu Dhabi ? by epaine

Hi all, I am taking on the challenge offered by ADEC and wondering if there is anyone out there who is willing to share their experience in teaching under the LT Programme?? Smiles :) epaine

Gilbert de Gant

Staff, really. There are cultural issues, where, perhaps, we don't quite understand their perceived attitudes. Students may appear rude, but it's nothing personal, just a difference in cultures. However, I have never come across anyone who has ... Read More

Gilbert de Gant
Ivatt43106 replied to a thread
13 years ago
epaine

Licenced Teacher Job in Abu Dhabi ? by epaine

Hi all, I am taking on the challenge offered by ADEC and wondering if there is anyone out there who is willing to share their experience in teaching under the LT Programme?? Smiles :) epaine

Gilbert de Gant

If you are flexible, fairly thick-skinned and have the initiative to sort out problems on your own, you will do well. I actually enjoy my job as an English Medium Teacher (used to be called LTs). There are definitely more positives than negatives. Read More