scott-harrison
American expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
12
About me
American
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Arabic
Registration: 17 April 2014
Activity
Teaching salary and benefits with ADVETI by TeacherNaz
Hi I have just recieved an intial offer from ADVETI and was wondering if it will be enough. I will be coming to the UAE (don't know which school yet), with my husband and 2 children (aged 4 and 1). Can someone tell me if the following is enough to ...
I received my initial offer in May of 2014. I then began attesting my documents (degree, birth certificates, marriage license, etc.). In June, I received my final contract. In July, I received my e-tickets and then I flew to the UAE mid-August. So ... Read More
Teaching salary and benefits with ADVETI by TeacherNaz
Hi I have just recieved an intial offer from ADVETI and was wondering if it will be enough. I will be coming to the UAE (don't know which school yet), with my husband and 2 children (aged 4 and 1). Can someone tell me if the following is enough to ...
As for educational options, I'm guessing the option my family chooses may not be applicable to you. However, one option is homeschooling, but of course perhaps it wouldn't work for every family. We have been homeschooling since birth (oldest ... Read More
Teaching salary and benefits with ADVETI by TeacherNaz
Hi I have just recieved an intial offer from ADVETI and was wondering if it will be enough. I will be coming to the UAE (don't know which school yet), with my husband and 2 children (aged 4 and 1). Can someone tell me if the following is enough to ...
10 days was certainly not enough time for us to find housing. I spent at least a month in hotels, paying out of pocket for them, before we found a villa. The teacher training project sounds very cool. From what I have witnessed in these last four ... Read More
Teaching salary and benefits with ADVETI by TeacherNaz
Hi I have just recieved an intial offer from ADVETI and was wondering if it will be enough. I will be coming to the UAE (don't know which school yet), with my husband and 2 children (aged 4 and 1). Can someone tell me if the following is enough to ...
As for "ADVETI relocating staff," when I started in August of 2014, the relocation included: 1) Paid tickets (for me, my wife, and our three children) from the US to UAE 2) 10 days paid in a nice hotel 3) 20,000 dirhams as the official ... Read More
Teaching salary and benefits with ADVETI by TeacherNaz
Hi I have just recieved an intial offer from ADVETI and was wondering if it will be enough. I will be coming to the UAE (don't know which school yet), with my husband and 2 children (aged 4 and 1). Can someone tell me if the following is enough to ...
I just received my final contract today, June 16. (interview was April 27, received initial offer May 21). I believe I will be at Al Reef Institute of Logistics and Applied Technology, Al Shahama, Abu Dhabi (male campus I assume). Read More
Teaching salary and benefits with ADVETI by TeacherNaz
Hi I have just recieved an intial offer from ADVETI and was wondering if it will be enough. I will be coming to the UAE (don't know which school yet), with my husband and 2 children (aged 4 and 1). Can someone tell me if the following is enough to ...
After my interview on April 27, I received word on May 13 that my interview went well and I have been recommended for a position with ADVETI. On May 21, I received my initial offer letter. Now on to the fun "chain of authentication" ... Read More
Teaching salary and benefits with ADVETI by TeacherNaz
Hi I have just recieved an intial offer from ADVETI and was wondering if it will be enough. I will be coming to the UAE (don't know which school yet), with my husband and 2 children (aged 4 and 1). Can someone tell me if the following is enough to ...
Had my ADVETI interview for an EFL position 4/27. Face-to-face was about 15 minutes like most people report; written part was well over an hour (lots of writing involved). Anyone know when ADVETI typically gets back with interviewees with results ... Read More
Teaching salary and benefits with ADVETI by TeacherNaz
Hi I have just recieved an intial offer from ADVETI and was wondering if it will be enough. I will be coming to the UAE (don't know which school yet), with my husband and 2 children (aged 4 and 1). Can someone tell me if the following is enough to ...
[Moderated: Off topic.] Read More