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SykeseyMember10 July 2013 03:59:07

Hi

My husband maybe getting a transfer to work in Jubail. I have a few questions if anyone can help regarding school and compounds in either Bahrain or Jubail. Coming from Australia we would prefer to send him to a British school as the schooling is very similar to Australian standards.

I like change and have no problems with experiencing new things. My problem is our son has High Functioning Autism. He is very clever and good with change. Just has a little repeative behaviour. He is 5 (in a couple of days)and would start school here in Australia next year (school runs from Jan-Dec) in prep class. We still do Speech and Occupational Therapy, so I guess my question is; Are these theraphies available in these places? And are the school equip for children with Autism? I will be there to support like I have in the past 2 years with his Early Learning support program - ECDP (Early Childhood Development Program).

Also if anyone could tell us a little bit more about the compounds and what is there. How big are the compounds? What's available for Wife/Ladies to do? Whats great about living there? What's not? Access to Skype/internet/phone. What to bring? Anything you feel is important that would be great. Still trying to make a decision of whether we will accompany my husband, which is really important for my son.

Anything would be great.

Thanks in advance
Sue

Also can you bring pet over?

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ArmandViP10 July 2013 06:15:44

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Hi Sykesey!

Welcome to Expat.com!
I hope the forum members will be able to help you out.

Regards
Armand

scottrace Serial expat

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scottraceSerial expat12 July 2013 07:41:41

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Hi

My husband works in Jubail and we live in Bahrain. He says he absolutely would not have us living there - its a very industrial and dirty city. If you do want to live in Saudi then it would be better to look at Khobar/Dammam although of course, your husband's company may be strict on where you can live.

There are 3 British Schools in Bahrain for your son's age group, Nadeen, British School of Bahrain and St Christopher's. They all have websites and I would recommend you get in touch with each of them to enquire about their ability to help your son. I know that St Chris and BSB will ask your son to complete an entrance exam as they are selective schools. There is also a school called The Children's Academy which deals specifically with children with additional needs so it may be worth speaking with them to see what they recommend.

I hope that helps.

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