UAE, DUBAI/SABIS TEACHING!!

Missy L

Hey HKL and Bloor

HKL Glad your first interview went well..they do take about a week to respond so Im sure youll find out soon enough...do keep me posted

Bloor..Thanks for the advise I am at some ease at the moment, I remember the first interview being pretty straight forward to but then I also heard some people were offered the job from just first interview. Made me think that maybe they dont think iv answered well enough in the first one so they want to test me again! I know my imagination can run wild haha!

But Thanks guys your advice was much appreciated and shall surely keep you lot posted

Missy L

O.M.G After waiting for 6 months for my second interview I have been offered a job in Bahrain...I really wanted the job in UAE..I dont know I just feel let down and lost...Anyone for Bahrain?

Tom Dunne

Missy L wrote: »

Anyone for Bahrain?

*raises hand*

Here the last two years. Any questions, feel free to ask.

Missy L

Hi Thanks for your reply...I was offered Bahrain a place where I didnt even think of lol..I have been hearing alot of negatives about the protests and the place and no one has given me any positives which kind of freaks me out. Can you please tell me about your experience within the country, working environment, accomodation, social life and as a whole...I have got 2 days to sign the contract so in need of serious help... Also I have just read they keep your passport which is kind of scary If you have facebook or msn it be great to speak with you direct

Waller07

Hi!
Has anyone received there airline tickets??
I got mine today and fly on the 25th August and arrive early hours on the 26th. i was under the impression training started on the 25th?

Gaff84

Ya Waller, I received my airline tickets today...flying out the same time from dublin...was under the impression we started training on the same day also but obviously not.

antz182

hey, I recieved my tickets, going to Doha on the 27th, anyone else on that flight? (i had to ask for a later flight though, so i doubt anyone will be)

bloor

On the flight for the 25th like most of the others I think...at least there will be a few of us out there before you anyway!!!

Missy L

Hey Guys

After waiting 6 months for all the applications and 2 interview processes I have had to decline the offer made to me for Bahrain! I never imagined going Bahrain as I initially applied for UAE! I am very upset that I have had to miss out. They say they will keep my file on system and notify me whenever there is a vacancy in UAE, but lets face it, how realistic is it for someone to get another chance like this I had my first interview in Jan, and I knew I was through to the next stage same day, however no one bothered contacting me for second interview even though I tried! Somehow a delay happend with the UK applicants and all the vacancys had pretty much been filled! I wish all you guys the best of luck on your journey and hope it is what you expected and more. Goodluck everybody!

alimai

Hey, just wondering has anyone going to abu dhabi gotten their flight details yet.....or heard much from their schools...it's been very quiet considering were going in about twenty days or so

SarahOG

Hey

Nope haven't heard yet but apparently we will in the next 2 weeks so don't worry PM me your facebook page link or something, i've gotten in touch with some people who have taught in Ruwais so if you have any questions i can fill u in!

Ais24

Hey Guys,

Im heading to Abu Dhabi August 22nd, they sent me my ticket and Visa a couple of days ago. I did email them though about it as was getting abit concerned

Gaff84

Hay guys,

Ya, I got my flight tickets about 3 weeks ago, that is for Doha though so I'd say all the schools are different. I would get in contact them though to be sure. We fly out the 25th of August from Dublin, know that there is a lot of Irish on the flight jetting off to Abu Dhabi, Ruwais, Dubai, Doha etc. Most of the people that I have spoken to are flying out at this time. Not long now, looking forward to a bit of sunshine. Even though it is 40 degrees out there, it's still better than what we're getting here at the moment.

seanfada

Hi Guys, is actually 50 degrees today:) Goes beyond the point of noticing it. Make sure to sign up for twitter and follow the tweets for the new teachers. The link will be on the bottom of any email they sent you. the email address is careersgulf@sabis.net

Enjoy the year (or longer) you will have an excellent experience.

AmyR967

Hi guys,
Anybody heading to Muscat, Oman? I'm flying out the 22nd from Dublin! It would be great to get in contact with someone. Can't wait! :-)

Karen26

Hi Amy, I am heading over to Muscat teaching in a weeks time... just seen your message, i persume you have it all sorted. However i had to go to the garda station and get the gaurds to type up a character reference and i emailed that along with my garda vetting and they accepted both. Hope this helps. I am also flying to Muscat from Dublin on the 22nd You all set?

AmyR967

so relieved to hear of someone else heading to Muscat aswell, I was beginning to get jealous of the big group heading to Doha. ha!
I think i'm pretty much sorted now anyway, can't wait to get on that plane now.
Have you taught with Sabis before? An action packed few weeks ahead of us with training starting the 24th ha!

antz182

hey has anyone going to Doha got their visas yet? or an address for where they will be staying?

emerald86

hey I've been researching SABIS and would really love to apply but cant find out how to anywhere, any help on how to greatly appreciated!:D

Karen26

Hey Ya i am delighted to no there be someone else at the airport and someone Irish in Muscat Ya tell me about it, everyone going to Doha A well we got lovely area...should be some 10months...roll on the sun 24th, i thought it was 27th. Where is the tanning and sleeping after the flight..I haven't thought with SABIS before, have you? I am all set now, just party sat night and driving up from Clare Monday morning early...so nervous

AmyR967

oh yeah, had a look at d calender it is the 27th, thats not too bad so. nope, i've never worked for them before, just graduated from Maynooth. Ha, looks like it's going to be a sink or swim scenario. I hope I get the younger kids.
Muscat looks deadly doesn't it? i want to learn to scuba dive, should be banter.

seanfada

Hi,

I worked for many years with SABIS. You can apply by registering on www.sabiscareers.com

Karen26

You primary school teaching? I am secondary school, be teaching PE..Should be fun.. bit nervous though.. having going away party tomorrow so that should be fun you all set for flight? I am heading up Monday morning at 5am ;( Be tired!!! Cant wait for the sun though and the Irish parties

freckly

This is not supposed to be a weird question but in or around how old are the few heading to Muscat? I would love to go but am worried that I might be a bit old (going 27) Friends of mine worked in a different school there but they arent hiring my subjects and when they were there a few years back the SABIS staff were all straight from uni 22 or 23. Does anybody know if they have people of a similar age this year?

AmyR967

@freckly: i'm 22, i kind of got the impression alot of recent graduates are hired.

@karen: My degree is in English and History but they haven't told me what I'm teaching, I think I might get primary due to lack of experience. Ha, going away party is the right idea! :-) I'm getting my last vaccines tomorrow, disaster leaving everything to the last minute.
I've just packed lots of linens, plenty of make-up, teabags :-/ .... slightly worried i'm forgetting something important but I'm sure we won't be stuck.
getting excira now!

StepVheN

Hey peoples,I applied and had my second interview by phone only last week it went well and I'm waiting to hear back. Does anyone know how long they take to inform you?, there seems to be a lot of people flying out next week. Also how long do they keep recruiting till?

Karen26

Hey I am heading to Muscat and i am 26 so i am bit nervous going over at my age, but look why stay in ireland and have no job, when i could be over in the sun getting experience..

Karen26

Stop i am so tired and sick after party!! good night though... ya all set now, nervous though ha... i prob bump into you at airport or over there when we land whoop whoop

MommyGypsy

Did any of you actually end up working in the UAE or for SABIS at all? I am looking into applying for 2012 but would like some feedback first?

Waller07

antz182 wrote: »

hey has anyone going to Doha got their visas yet? or an address for where they will be staying?

Hi!!:):) i got my visa emailed through the other day....have you not received yours yet? you all ready?

StepVheN

Hey Waller when you heading over? I'm finishing up my paper work at the moment.

Waller07

StepVheN wrote: »

Hey Waller when you heading over? I'm finishing up my paper work at the moment.

Hi:) are you going to Doha too? i go Thursday.....so nervous now, I cant believe how quick it has came around!

StepVheN

Waller07 wrote: »

Hi:) are you going to Doha too? i go Thursday.....so nervous now, I cant believe how quick it has came around!

Yeah there's a lot going over this week. I've yet to sign the contract. I'm hopefully going to Ruwais

How did it go for you. Did you submit all your documents first THEN do the contract or the other way around?

kraggy

Karen26 wrote: »

You primary school teaching? I am secondary school, be teaching PE..Should be fun.. bit nervous though.. having going away party tomorrow so that should be fun you all set for flight? I am heading up Monday morning at 5am ;( Be tired!!! Cant wait for the sun though and the Irish parties

Is it possible to teach things other than English over there? I have a degree in Primary Teaching. Could I teach in the Middle East as a primary teacher and not just as an English teacher?

Katy_B

Hi I have just been reading through everyones comments on this as I am very interested in applying for next year. I came bk from Oz in July so kinda wishing I applied for this year to teach in UAE but nevermind at least I have a year in cold Ireland.:pac:

I have a degree and masters in psychology but have no teaching experience, I wonder will this be ok to teach primary?

Also I a just wondering about the people who got accepted for this year and if theyre all enjoying it so far?
Should I be applying as early as now? I have sent an email to Sabis, so will they just send me out an application form?
Any info would be great. Thanks

Cogar

Having worked for SABIS and having left because of the conditions I wouldn't ever want to go back. there are much better pay and conditions on offer elsewhere. (I do think that a qualified teacher would find the conditions atrocious - i.e. how the schools are run - they are purely there to make money and do not hide this fact. they also pretend and try to convince you that certain conditions (e.g. ADHD) does not exist and put this down to bad teaching - if anything goes wrong, it is always the teacher who is at "fault") yes it can be extremely exciting - the prospect of living in oil rich UAE, but think carefully about your decision. they are not like western schools at all. however i would not advise you not to go - i am merely offering my opinion having worked for SABIS. Best of luck with your decision.

Cogar

surely people should find the alarmingly high turnover rate in staff weird - i.e. if the experience is that good why are so many people leaving every year? and also why is nearly everyone they hire a recent graduate - experienced people would not do this job.

siobhan21

just wondering if anyone is in ruwais, got offered a position as a spare teacher there and was wondering if anyone could give me any information on the place please!!!

Kohl

Has the application cycle started for next year? Has anyone applied yet? If so, where did you apply? Thanks.

SarahOG

Hey, I am currently working with SABIS in the UAE and thought some people might like a perspective from someone who actually works as a teacher! I am really happy where I am, even though i'm currently not in a big city or town. It takes a couple weeks to become accustomed to a completely different way of life but soon everyone settles really quickly. There are no worries to be had about making friends because the majority of teachers will be from Ireland and are always highly excited when they hear new teachers are coming! No teacher has left our school and although the job is certainly not easy, it's worth it.

Kohl

SarahOG wrote: »

Hey, I am currently working with SABIS in the UAE and thought some people might like a perspective from someone who actually works as a teacher! I am really happy where I am, even though i'm currently not in a big city or town. It takes a couple weeks to become accustomed to a completely different way of life but soon everyone settles really quickly. There are no worries to be had about making friends because the majority of teachers will be from Ireland and are always highly excited when they hear new teachers are coming! No teacher has left our school and although the job is certainly not easy, it's worth it.

How long did it take you to get one of those application packs?

Redstrips

Hi All,

I'm a newbie to Boards!

Just wondering can people offer some recent advice on teaching in Dubai with SABIS? I have just sent my CV for recruitment next August 2012.

What are the schools/ conditions/ pay like? What is the social life and people like? Best regions to go to?

Was seriously considering of going for perhaps 2 years to make some money/ experience new things and gain teaching experience.

Also I dont have a teaching degree....I have a Business Studies degree, is this a problem?

All opinions welcome!

Kohl

Redstrips wrote: »

Hi All,

I'm a newbie to Boards!

Just wondering can people offer some recent advice on teaching in Dubai with SABIS? I have just sent my CV for recruitment next August 2012.

What are the schools/ conditions/ pay like? What is the social life and people like? Best regions to go to?

Was seriously considering of going for perhaps 2 years to make some money/ experience new things and gain teaching experience.

Also I dont have a teaching degree....I have a Business Studies degree, is this a problem?

All opinions welcome!

You don't need a teaching degree to do it. I've applied also.

kraggy

What's the pay and can you save much of it?

And would a qualified teacher get more pay than someone else?

Kohl

kraggy wrote: »

What's the pay and can you save much of it?

And would a qualified teacher get more pay than someone else?

I'd imagine if you're a qualified teacher then you could negotiate for a better package based on your experience. For graduates, I think the pay comes to around 1500 euros per month (that's what I read in earlier posts in this thread). I think they pay utilities and transport, and the accommodation is in the package as well. So I suppose the 1500 is really food, clothes and entertainment money.

arabic

International School of Choueifat has amazin sticker wanna buy some any help

gwjones42

If my memory serves me rightly, the stickers had a little Sabis logo printed on them. It was so small that you had you look very hard to notice it. That makes me think the only place you could get some is in one of the schools, or from a current/ former teacher who had a wad of them. I'll go hunting!

jmatthews12

@seanfada or anyone else who has taught with Sabis. I have 2 years experience teaching in Korea, I wonder will this count towards receiving a better wage? In Korea I am able to reach mostly what I want, is there any room to manoeuvre in the Sabis syllabus to teach other things? Lastly I am travelling with my fiance who also wants to teach with Sabis, is it possible to get a shared apartment?

Alia89

Hi Guys,

I have a telephone interview with SABIS on December 15th and I was wondering if anyone can give me useful information on what they actually ask? And what are the best answers to give. Anything will be helpful.

Thank you

Kohl

Alia89 wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I have a telephone interview with SABIS on December 15th and I was wondering if anyone can give me useful information on what they actually ask? And what are the best answers to give. Anything will be helpful.

Thank you

I think if you look at the application form, there is a part which says "if called for interview", be prepared to answer questions on the Sabis educational system and ask questions on the educational system that you need clarified or explained. There was also something about a subject knowledge test, but this may be more for a face to face interview..... I would imagine. I'm reading through the general information sheet to try and familiarise myself with their system. But I think we might also have to answer the usual "Why do you want to work for us/ why do you think your better than other applicants" nonsense.
Good luck for your phone interview.