Nibras International School in Dubai

Hi Guys,

I have just had some interest about my experience from Nibras International School in Dubai, however I am a little dubious about even interviewing for this role (as I do not want to waste anyone's time).

I am aware that most schools in that side of the world like teachers to start in August, so I asked myself, 'why have you not appointed anyone yet? Or did you appoint someone and they dropped out at the last minute?'

I maybe over thinking it, however it is a big leap to take if you have never relocated abroad before, with these little questions niggling at you.

I have done my research and have found that the school:

• Got acceptable overall on their Government Inspection report

• They teach a US curriculum but the largest teacher group is British and the largest student group is Egyptian

• There is only one report from someone (maybe an ex teacher) who stated (in 2010) that they have a high turn over of staff

• And one report of the ex headteacher doing a 'Runner' without telling anyone and leaving his car in the car park

Now, I have spoken to various friends and have not gone into the details about the above points but they do think I am over-thinking it because they assume I do not really want to go but I definitely do as it is a once in a lifetime experience to work abroad but once I go I really do not want to feel like I made a major mistake and want to fly back a week later.

Anyone ever worked at this school? And if so, what were your experiences?

Thanks guys

And So it Begins...

Hi guys,

If you are reading this then you must be sick of your home country and need some adventure in your life like myself!

I am a single, 34 year old teacher from the UK and am sick of getting phone calls from 'extremely enthusiastic' recruitment consultants informing me of these 'wonderful' temporary positions that 'may' become permanent after the year if you 'prove yourself to the school' (aka I would like to put you in a crappy school, to get used and abused, only to be discarded at the end of your first year because they do not want to give you the perks of a permanent contract that you rightly deserve!).

I would love to settle down and have children soon but I feel I need to travel and work abroad before I make such big commitments and I think the time is now.

I have had a brush with a potential position with a school abroad but I decided against the opportunity because I did not feel 100% about the role.

I was offered a position at a school in Malaysia and with over 4 years teaching experience, I received the following offer of employment:

• 10,900 RM a month which includes:

1. 2000RM Housing Allowance
2. 5000RM Shipping Allowance
3. 3900RM Expat Wage

Now maybe I am being a little picky and I could have probably survived on this but I wanted to be in a much better position than in the UK and my main reasons for going abroad are:

1. To save money
2. For the better weather
3. To experience a new culture and make new friends

Now, after careful consideration I decided to decline this offer (I was also a little nervous about the reports I was hearing about crime in the area and also the lack of an expat community in the town) but now I have decided to look into the UAE in particular; Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

I am aware that the wages are not as great as they were a few years ago for expats but what appeals to me about this area of the world is:

• The safety aspect for a single woman
• There is still money there but I think you would need to negotiate a good package
• The weather...need I say more! lol

Well I will keep you updated on my progress and please comment if you have any advice or questions.