UAE, DUBAI/SABIS TEACHING!!

eoinmjmac · 05-08-2013 5:56pm

coconutdrizzle wrote: »

Hey Eoin.

Oh brilliant...so you got your flight details and all? i've heard nothing yet . Do you know where you'l be living :O?

Yeah some of us were given the details last week, its flying on the 15th to Frankfurt and then onto Dubai. No we don't hear anything about the accommodation until we arrive, they will collect us and bring us to the accommodations.

craftynici · 08-08-2013 11:39am

Pixie250 wrote: »

Hi just wondering has anyone got an email this late to arrange their interview for positions this August!! I need to arrange it in the next day or so. But from reading everyone's posts I see that the departure date is just over a wk away!! I'm not only craping it about the interview but also about the departure date so close now too!!!! HELP!!

Hi Pixie250, my friend last year had her interview in August and they told her within 2 days that she got the position. However, she missed the 1st wk of training as they didn't fly her out until the 23rd of August... I wouldn't worry too much about it... Best of luck with the interview

sunrise91 · 10-08-2013 10:43am

Is it 12 pictures we have to bring with us? Will ordinary passport photo's do, like the ones you get from a machine?

craftynici · 10-08-2013 1:15pm

sunrise91 wrote: »

Is it 12 pictures we have to bring with us? Will ordinary passport photo's do, like the ones you get from a machine?

Hi sunrise91, I think it is 12 photos but it really depends on the school you are going to... Some ppl have to bring 8 and others have to bring 12. Bring 12 photos just in case. My school (Khalifa City) require 8 photos that show my shoulders.... Hope this helps

LolaM · 12-08-2013 12:08pm

Hi guys was just wondering if any one could help me, I was just wondering how much money would need to bring and when we get paid

LolaM · 12-08-2013 12:30pm

Just finding it hard to raise funds and going in two weeks so if anybody could help would be v grateful about how much we need to bring and how quickly we get paid

LolaM · 12-08-2013 1:03pm

Really urgent if someone could just give me some advice would be really grateful, thanks in advance guys

silverlinings · 12-08-2013 10:42pm

I went over a few years ago and brought about €800 I could have made it last until pay day but shopping in dubai mall got the better of me. The school I was in offered advances on our wages the first month because they knew people would be stuck but we were there about 5-6 weeks before we were paid.

timbertime · 14-08-2013 12:16pm

Just after having my telephone interview and I was told it was for a PE teacher role in Sharjah.
Sharjah seems to be the strictest of the states in terms of clothes. Does anyone have experience of living there? I don't so much mind it being a dry state as its only 20mins from Dubai for weekends out.

Leapfrog11 · 14-08-2013 1:15pm

Hi, I know I've seen something about this in this thread but can't find it now. Did you guys have to get your degree translated into English before it was attested?

M442 · 14-08-2013 3:55pm

timbertime wrote: »

Just after having my telephone interview and I was told it was for a PE teacher role in Sharjah.
Sharjah seems to be the strictest of the states in terms of clothes. Does anyone have experience of living there? I don't so much mind it being a dry state as its only 20mins from Dubai for weekends out.

Don't worry Sharjahs grand! Its the biggest Sabis School, lots of teachers!!! Just in malls and at work keep your knees and shoulders covered. You have to dress respectfully in all the schools.

timbertime · 14-08-2013 5:13pm

M442 wrote: »

Don't worry Sharjahs grand! Its the biggest Sabis School, lots of teachers!!! Just in malls and at work keep your knees and shoulders covered. You have to dress respectfully in all the schools.

Thanks M442. just after being emailed my contract! It's all happening so quick. Is anyone else going out as a PE teacher. They seem to emphasis that we need to do a lot of weekend work?

11811Karen · 14-08-2013 6:25pm

Hey guys, just got told im flying out on the 18th but no details of flight until tomorrow. Anybody else flying on this date?
Also how necessary is it that our degrees are translated and attested? My visa has come through and i sent a copy of my degree in latin (they asked for this cos it wasnt translated) so will i still be asked for my attested certificate does anyone know?
Alos, does anybody know if we get told about our accommodation in advance??

any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks

Lisa333 · 15-08-2013 11:29am

Hi all.

I have just been offered a teaching position in Ruwais City!! I have accepted..

A little bit nervous!! Is there anybody else going there?

Lisa333 · 15-08-2013 11:39am

Hi I just had an interview last Sunday and was offered a job in Ruwais City and I have accepted but I have no flight details yet.. Best of luck!!

11811Karen · 15-08-2013 11:47am

also, anybody else heading to Dubai city??

Laurzz · 15-08-2013 8:00pm

Yes I ve got a job in Dubai city as well when are you moving? I am moving over next week!! Very nervous...

Laurzz · 15-08-2013 8:03pm

Yep you need to get it translated first!

Laurzz · 15-08-2013 8:06pm

11811Karen wrote: »

Hey guys, just got told im flying out on the 18th but no details of flight until tomorrow. Anybody else flying on this date?
Also how necessary is it that our degrees are translated and attested? My visa has come through and i sent a copy of my degree in latin (they asked for this cos it wasnt translated) so will i still be asked for my attested certificate does anyone know?
Alos, does anybody know if we get told about our accommodation in advance??

any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks

Hi Karen, you going to Dubai? I was asked to fly on this date but I can t fly until the 25th. Yep I think we have to get them attested but I think it has to be in English? Also did you get asked for 12 photos as well? Thanks

Laurzz · 15-08-2013 8:10pm

Leapfrog11 wrote: »

Hi, I know I've seen something about this in this thread but can't find it now. Did you guys have to get your degree translated into English before it was attested?

Yep I think you have to get it translated first before its attested by the dept. of foreign affairs and the Arab Irish chamber of commerce. Hope this helps.

Laurzz · 15-08-2013 8:48pm

11811Karen wrote: »

ya it really is!!

has anyone heard of or being hired as spare teachers?? im scared of getting moved!!

Hey Karen, I ve been hired as a spare teacher in Dubai city as well!!

11811Karen · 16-08-2013 8:53am

Laurzz wrote: »

Hey Karen, I ve been hired as a spare teacher in Dubai city as well!!

hey Laurzz, Im a spare teacher as well.. its in Dubai Investment Park.. Same school?? Thanks for your help.. I've applied to get my degree translated and ill get my mum to get the rest done! Mammy's are the best eh

and yes got asked for 12 photos!! what are they gonna do with 12 photos?!!!! lol!

Laurzz · 16-08-2013 9:22am

11811Karen wrote: »

hey Laurzz, Im a spare teacher as well.. its in Dubai Investment Park.. Same school?? Thanks for your help.. I've applied to get my degree translated and ill get my mum to get the rest done! Mammy's are the best eh
and yes got asked for 12 photos!! what are they gonna do with 12 photos?!!!! lol!

I know where are they going with 12! I am not sure I think it's near Dubai college? It might be the same one!!

it's very exciting! Are you going over this week?

11811Karen · 16-08-2013 9:29am

Laurzz wrote: »

I know where are they going with 12! I am not sure I think it's near Dubai college? It might be the same one!! it's very exciting! Are you going over this week?

Oh maybe, they said it was in the investment park anyway when they offered me the job!! ya I'm travelling on Sunday, direct which is pretty handy!
Only got my tickets yesterday and have started to really get excited now!! No idea what to expect from the teaching but sure we'll see how it goes; and hopefully I wont be moved from Dubai, being a spare teacher!

Laurzz · 16-08-2013 9:34am

11811Karen wrote: »

Oh maybe, they said it was in the investment park anyway when they offered me the job!! ya I'm travelling on Sunday, direct which is pretty handy!
Only got my tickets yesterday and have started to really get excited now!! No idea what to expect from the teaching but sure we'll see how it goes; and hopefully I wont be moved from Dubai, being a spare teacher!

Oh def same here hopefully they won't! That's great! I won t be over until next Sunday and its direct as well which is great! Do you know people over there?

louisvuitton · 17-08-2013 1:48pm

Hi All!

This forum is great, glad I came across it. I've got my telephone interview tomorrow, I told the lady on the phone today that Dubai is my preference and Sharjah is an option. I guess I should say tomorrow that Abu Dhabi is my second choice? From what you guys have been saying, it's far better than Sharjah? Anybody else have an interview tomorrow? Avril

MakeEmLaugh · 18-08-2013 11:34pm

Anyone going/gone to Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi? Got offered a position this afternoon. A bit terrified, to be honest. So much has to be done in a tiny amount of time.

I know a lot have already gone over there. Do you think Monday week (26th August) would be too late to head over there?

Also, if anyone has any experience with SABIS and is available for a Skype or phone call, I would appreciate it.

Also, I'm a bit perplexed by part of the contract.

In part 8 (viii) it says

"If a teacher signs this contract and then in breach of contract fails to arrive in the UAE or to carry out his/her duties there or leaves the school before the end of the year (s)he will be liable to compensate the school in respect of loss incurred by it as a result of termination of the contract by the teacher a minimum of half a month’s salary remuneration in respect of each month of the remaining period of the contract"

Don't like the sound of that. It's a bit draconian. Do you think they might remove it if asked?

louisvuitton · 19-08-2013 8:20pm

Hey, I've just accepted my place in Muscat starting next week! When you are heading out? Maybe you're there already, I'm lastminute.com

Would love to hear from ya! Avril

FiFiT · 20-08-2013 9:45pm

Hi, I applied online to teach in either Abu Dhabi or Dubai only 3 weeks ago and got a call today to arrange a phone interview for 2moro. I'm just wondering what previous interviews have been like? And, is there anyone else in the same boat, because it seems to be very last minute as everyone else appears to be all organised and set to fly out within the next week?

c.k28 · 22-08-2013 9:58am

FiFiT wrote: »

Hi, I applied online to teach in either Abu Dhabi or Dubai only 3 weeks ago and got a call today to arrange a phone interview for 2moro. I'm just wondering what previous interviews have been like? And, is there anyone else in the same boat, because it seems to be very last minute as everyone else appears to be all organised and set to fly out within the next week?

Hi fifit, did you have your interview yet??

Lisa333 · 22-08-2013 12:48pm

Hey.. Are you flying this Monday from Dublin, so am i on the 8.55pm flight.. I am going on my own its a little scary! What part are you going to? Lisa

TheSpecialOne · 22-08-2013 1:58pm

Hi guys,
To people just recently getting the jobs are ye qualified teachers or just finished college? Im just finished had a phone interview about a month ago and heard nothing...so depressing would love to go!

Lisa333 · 22-08-2013 3:24pm

Anybody going this Monday?

Also if you want to teach in Dubai City instead of where they offered you, is it very hard to do that?

Starscream25 · 25-09-2013 6:42pm

Hi everyone, I'm thinking about moving abroad as I'm currently out of work,was thinking about teaching english in Dubai. Just wondering what course should I do, I have a degree but no tefl,celta or delta courses done.
would love to see that part of the world.also is it it a September to September job, have I missed the boat or can I apply at any time? And lastly, how are ye getting on out there?&#55357;&#56836;

Squervla · 27-09-2013 1:11pm

I've been thinking about doing Tefl for a while now, but I'm not sure of how widely recognised some of the courses may or not be.

Ideally I'd leave my job, borrow money and do Celta, but realistically I can't do that.

This offer is available on Groupon today, does anybody know how to judge these courses and if they're any good or not?

http://www.groupon.ie/deals/national-deals/global-language-training/27178530?nlp=&CID=IE_CRM_1_0_0_270&a=1676

star92 · 04-11-2013 3:47pm

Hey, anyone applied for the 2014 school year?

Also does anyone know how to get a police clearance report?

Is it the same as garda vetting or a police certificate? Thanks

duff21 · 07-11-2013 11:50pm

I really want to go to Dubai/Abu Dhabi teaching in August 2014. I am currently studying for my PDE with Hibernia and will be qualified by the time I go out. My girlfriend also wants to go out there and she will get work in her profession but it's not teaching. I am just wondering is it possible to live together in the U.A.E if you are not married? If you go out there working for SABIS or the likes would they allow you to live together? Any with any info or anyone been in this position before???

thebuzz · 10-11-2013 2:20am

Lots of people seemed to be on here starting soon a few months back...did you all make it? What's it like?

Starscream25 · 10-11-2013 9:48am

thebuzz wrote: »

Lots of people seemed to be on here starting soon a few months back...did you all make it? What's it like?

A very quiet lot in here, I asked that a few months ago and no response.

thebuzz · 18-11-2013 12:20am

Seriously, where is everyone? Internet must be blocked in UAE?

AnnMarie91 · 21-11-2013 1:06pm

Hi everyone, I applied to SABIS last week for jobs in January and they emailed me today to do a Skype interview on sunday. I'm a bit nervous and was wondering how other peoples went? Is there certain things I should prepare for it? And do you think there will be any jobs in January seen its halfway through their school year?? Thanks!

star92 · 26-11-2013 6:32pm

AnnMarie91 wrote: »

Hi everyone, I applied to SABIS last week for jobs in January and they emailed me today to do a Skype interview on sunday. I'm a bit nervous and was wondering how other peoples went? Is there certain things I should prepare for it? And do you think there will be any jobs in January seen its halfway through their school year?? Thanks!

Hey, how did your interview go? I had mine in late October and it went pretty well I think. There's defiantly gonna be jobs going because a lot of people leave throughout the year, especially after Christmas!

Starscream25 · 26-11-2013 7:01pm

AnnMarie91 wrote: »

Hi everyone, I applied to SABIS last week for jobs in January and they emailed me today to do a Skype interview on sunday. I'm a bit nervous and was wondering how other peoples went? Is there certain things I should prepare for it? And do you think there will be any jobs in January seen its halfway through their school year?? Thanks!

Hi Annmarie, hope the interview went well, just wondering did you get one of those celta, tefl,or delta courses done, I heard as long as you have a degree you can apply.is this true?

star92 · 26-11-2013 7:49pm

Starscream25 wrote: »

Hi Annmarie, hope the interview went well, just wondering did you get one of those celta, tefl,or delta courses done, I heard as long as you have a degree you can apply.is this true?

The recruiter guys said u don't need any kinda tefl course done... All you need is a degree!

Starscream25 · 26-11-2013 10:00pm

star92 wrote: »

The recruiter guys said u don't need any kinda tefl course done... All you need is a degree!

Thanks star92, wondering aswell, does it matter what result your degree is, I have a level 8 degree, pass result tho. I just ask because even to get into a post grad, 1:1's 2:1's and 2:2's are always the jazz.

star92 · 26-11-2013 11:26pm

Starscream25 wrote: »

Thanks star92, wondering aswell, does it matter what result your degree is, I have a level 8 degree, pass result tho. I just ask because even to get into a post grad, 1:1's 2:1's and 2:2's are always the jazz.

Hmm I don't think grades matter too much because sure they're letting me apply and possibly offer me a position without me even sitting my 4th year exams yet!

you might as well apply and give it a go

Starscream25 · 26-11-2013 11:54pm

star92 wrote: »

Hmm I don't think grades matter too much because sure they're letting me apply and possibly offer me a position without me even sitting my 4th year exams yet! you might as well apply and give it a go

Is it Sabis I should be registering with like Annmarie or is there a number of different company's? I actually don't have a clue how to go about this

Choueifat2012 · 27-11-2013 2:00am

I graduated with a 3rd and received a position at choueifat in Dubai in 2012

Application process very simple May take long to reply however 1-2 telephone interview fill application form on flight to UAE

The school is quite known here well teachers are hired all year around especially after Christmas and other holidays as in my time many teachers decided to leave after Christmas

My daily work load was 12+hrs hrs worked hard

I wish you all the best and consider glassdoor reviews for sabis the actual teacher reviews

Boards.ie is a great site and I advice you read through comments very useful!

AnnMarie91 · 27-11-2013 3:41am

Hi, sorry for the late reply! The interview went well and wasn't as bad as I was expecting it to be. I sent off my application form and they've contacted my referees so I'm just waiting to hear from them now about the second interview which will prob be a bit more in depth.

You don't need a tefl certificate or anything like that, just a degree and as far as I know as long as you have it, it doesn't matter about your grade in it.

I've just read some of the links to other reviews and they're a bit worrying! It's mainly negative and although the teacher I've been talking to in Al Ain really likes it, I'm wondering if she's just one of the lucky ones. Has anyone else heard positive feedback from teachers?

Also does anyone know the difference between SABIS and ADEC?

Thanks!

hajisaia · 28-11-2013 5:34pm

How did you apply? Did you email them your cv and they sent you an application? Or did you fill in the application through the sabis careers website?

UAE, DUBAI/SABIS TEACHING!!

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