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UAE, DUBAI/SABIS TEACHING!!

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    #1742
    Georgie Berkeley
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭Georgie Berkeley


    jmurtagh3858 wrote: »
    Thanks! Fingers crossed its the same this year! :)

    For what it's worth, I emailed SABIS the other day and asked what the situation was with my application. I was told that I'm "being considered for the next academic year", and that I will be "contacted soon for [sic] the next steps in the process".


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    #1743
    waterworld777
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭waterworld777


    Hi guys, just got word that I have my final Skype interview with ISC this week which I'm super happy about - can anyone shed light on what I might be asked if anyone has had their second skype interview already?

    Thanks in advance!


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    #1744
    jmurtagh3858
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭jmurtagh3858


    waterworld777 wrote: »
    Hi guys, just got word that I have my final Skype interview with ISC this week which I'm super happy about - can anyone shed light on what I might be asked if anyone has had their second skype interview already?

    Thanks in advance!

    I just got word yesterday that I have my second and final skype interview too. I was talking to a friend who has already completed their interview and they said to focus on the following for the final interview:
    - SABIS point system (read through all notes on the the sabis individual applicant log in page)
    - The qualities of a good teacher
    - Reasons why you would be a good teacher in your opinion
    - How you would control a class (classes are usually 35+ students- so think this through- best to read up on and use SABIS discipline methods: detention, reporting to Department/Academic Quality Controllers etc..)

    Im also gonna read over my application form and the answers that I gave for the questions.

    Hope this helps!


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    #1745
    waterworld777
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭waterworld777


    jmurtagh3858 wrote: »
    I just got word yesterday that I have my second and final skype interview too. I was talking to a friend who has already completed their interview and they said to focus on the following for the final interview:
    - SABIS point system (read through all notes on the the sabis individual applicant log in page)
    - The qualities of a good teacher
    - Reasons why you would be a good teacher in your opinion
    - How you would control a class (classes are usually 35+ students- so think this through- best to read up on and use SABIS discipline methods: detention, reporting to Department/Academic Quality Controllers etc..)

    Im also gonna read over my application form and the answers that I gave for the questions.

    Hope this helps!

    Thanks so much that is really helpful! Good luck! Where are you hoping to be placed?


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    #1746
    jmurtagh3858
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭jmurtagh3858


    waterworld777 wrote: »
    Thanks so much that is really helpful! Good luck! Where are you hoping to be placed?


    No problem! Thank You! Well we have to choose 4 locations and they will more than likely give you one of your 4 choices. My preference is Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. Still not sure about other locations, will need to do some more research about them! Do you know if we will have a face to face interview after the second skype interview? After the face to face interview the interviewees were given the contract to sign and I havent had any emails with a contract as of yet. Just wondering if you know anything about this?

    Thanks!


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    #1747
    waterworld777
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭waterworld777


    jmurtagh3858 wrote: »
    No problem! Thank You! Well we have to choose 4 locations and they will more than likely give you one of your 4 choices. My preference is Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. Still not sure about other locations, will need to do some more research about them! Do you know if we will have a face to face interview after the second skype interview? After the face to face interview the interviewees were given the contract to sign and I havent had any emails with a contract as of yet. Just wondering if you know anything about this?

    Thanks!

    Did they say in your email about chosing 4 places? I know others have had to but they didn't mention it to me. They just said this was my second and final skype interview... But no contract! I'm guessing there won't be a face to face as they said it was my final interview!? Others have written that they had a contract sent to them before the final interview soaybe we will get it before? Or maybe just after? Who knows!


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    #1748
    strech60
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭strech60


    jmurtagh3858 wrote: »
    No problem! Thank You! Well we have to choose 4 locations and they will more than likely give you one of your 4 choices. My preference is Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. Still not sure about other locations, will need to do some more research about them! Do you know if we will have a face to face interview after the second skype interview? After the face to face interview the interviewees were given the contract to sign and I havent had any emails with a contract as of yet. Just wondering if you know anything about this?

    Thanks!

    Im new to this !i had my final skype interview last week it lasted 10 minutes! my first skype interview was 40 minutes tho! i was asked about my preferences that i would know in 24 hours about my contract -i had it monday on wednesday morning was sent an email with it and was offered a place in Ras Al Khaimah had 48 hours to comfirm it !


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    #1749
    BigStupidGuy
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭BigStupidGuy


    strech60 wrote: »
    was offered a place in Ras Al Khaimah had 48 hours to comfirm it !

    FYI - Just so you know, I've heard quite bad things about that school. Moral is apparently quite low among staff. It should be okay if you are teaching something like English or Math, as you'll have support. However, if you applied for PE, art, music or computers I would heavily recommend against it.

    But I don't know for sure... :(


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    #1750
    strech60
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭strech60


    BigStupidGuy wrote: »
    FYI - Just so you know, I've heard quite bad things about that school. Moral is apparently quite low among staff. It should be okay if you are teaching something like English or Math, as you'll have support. However, if you applied for PE, art, music or computers I would heavily recommend against it.

    But I don't know for sure... :(

    Oh really :/ i applied for KG level i was told il will have a teaching assistant ?i suppose il find out in september anyways !


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    #1751
    jmurtagh3858
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭jmurtagh3858


    waterworld777 wrote: »
    Did they say in your email about chosing 4 places? I know others have had to but they didn't mention it to me. They just said this was my second and final skype interview... But no contract! I'm guessing there won't be a face to face as they said it was my final interview!? Others have written that they had a contract sent to them before the final interview soaybe we will get it before? Or maybe just after? Who knows!

    No I didnt get an email about choosing 4 places but thats what everyone else who have already been interviewed have been asked- so Im preparing just incase I am asked about my location preferences! Yeah thats what I assumed aswell as they told me it was my final interview after being successful in my first one! I think maybe they have finished the face to face interviews (in Dublin) and were under some time pressure to get as many people as possible interviewed!


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    #1752
    jmurtagh3858
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭jmurtagh3858


    The "teach dubai" website is a useful resource if you are preparing for your final interview (search for interview questions on this website - I found in particular the first 20 odd questions listed on the page were relevant)


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    #1753
    BigStupidGuy
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭BigStupidGuy


    strech60 wrote: »
    Oh really :/ i applied for KG level i was told il will have a teaching assistant ?i suppose il find out in september anyways !

    You should be fine then! :)


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    #1754
    Georgie Berkeley
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭Georgie Berkeley


    I'll throw this open to the floor, though BigStupidGuy is probably best placed to answer it: Why would they inform you at the end of your skype interview that you'll be invited to a face-to-face interview, to take place in Dublin in mid-March, but then, 3 months after that initial interview, offer you a second skype interview? It just doesn't make sense to me, given that they had interviewers in Dublin last week.


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    #1755
    jmurtagh3858
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭jmurtagh3858


    Has anyone had a second skype interview and not received/ been declined a job offer with sabis? Or does anyone know if you are invited for a second skype interview does that mean you have a strong chance of getting the job? I had my second skype interview and they told me that they would be in touch in the coming weeks! If anyone has any experience/information regarding this would be appreciated!


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    #1756
    Georgie Berkeley
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭Georgie Berkeley


    jmurtagh3858 wrote: »
    Has anyone had a second skype interview and not received/ been declined a job offer with sabis? Or does anyone know if you are invited for a second skype interview does that mean you have a strong chance of getting the job? I had my second skype interview and they told me that they would be in touch in the coming weeks! If anyone has any experience/information regarding this would be appreciated!

    It was a second interview, so they're obviously very keen. I don't know any more than that. In fact, their whole approach to recruitment has me quite confused.


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    #1757
    BigStupidGuy
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭BigStupidGuy


    Georgie Berkeley wrote: »
    It was a second interview, so they're obviously very keen. I don't know any more than that. In fact, their whole approach to recruitment has me quite confused.

    They didn't let me or my roommate know we were going until about 5 days before we flew out.


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    #1758
    Lhealy2
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Lhealy2


    BigStupidGuy wrote: »
    They didn't let me or my roommate know we were going until about 5 days before we flew out.

    Hi a few of my friends are teaching in UAE they are not with sabis but tell me they are earning extra money giving grinds in the evening, is there much opportunity to do this while working for sabis out there?


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    #1759
    BigStupidGuy
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭BigStupidGuy


    You're not allowed to have any other income whilst working for Sabis. If they catch you you're in trouble.


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    #1760
    Lhealy2
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Lhealy2


    BigStupidGuy wrote: »
    You're not allowed to have any other income whilst working for Sabis. If they catch you you're in trouble.

    Oh ok Thanks, Guess they have different contracts!


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    #1761
    vanilla_bean
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭vanilla_bean


    BigStupidGuy wrote: »
    You're not allowed to have any other income whilst working for Sabis. If they catch you you're in trouble.

    Actually it depends on the school. If you're in a city, you'll get away with it. I know people in SABIS schools in Dubai, Al ain and Abu Dhabi who all do grinds and nothing has ever been said to them.

    Technically you're not supposed to as your visa is only granted for teaching and grinds is not included in this but I've never heard of anyone getting in trouble for it.

    Policies for most things vary from school to school anyway.


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    #1762
    BigStupidGuy
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭BigStupidGuy


    Well to be honest, you'll get away with it. Just don't be stupid about it. Don't teach students in your school and don't tell anyone :)


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    #1763
    HeronymusBotch
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭HeronymusBotch


    Well! I was wondering if anyone had contacted schools directly and if there is anyone who could say where the best jobs are? I heard a lot of negative stories about sabis and I was wondering if anyone has an alternative or a heads up about any jobs going?

    Cheers in advance!


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    #1764
    HeronymusBotch
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭HeronymusBotch


    Sorry, I just realised I posted twice with general questions and never even said thanks to BSG for the reply, my apologies!

    So, thanks for the reply BigStupidGuy, you're a gent. If I could pose another question; How closely do they check references for sabis and ADEC? If I said I had a first class honours how could they check it?

    Thanks again to everyone on this, it's been a great help!


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    #1765
    waterworld777
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭waterworld777


    Hey guys, so had my second interview yesterday and all looks pretty positive, they will be in touch in the next two weeks. Can I ask a question - what are the chances of getting one of the first 3 of your 4 choices and because I have given them those choices will they offer me a contract with the specific place or a contract saying it will be one of the four? Thanks 😊


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    #1766
    BigStupidGuy
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭BigStupidGuy


    HeronymusBotch wrote: »
    Sorry, I just realised I posted twice with general questions and never even said thanks to BSG for the reply, my apologies!

    So, thanks for the reply BigStupidGuy, you're a gent. If I could pose another question; How closely do they check references for sabis and ADEC? If I said I had a first class honours how could they check it?

    Thanks again to everyone on this, it's been a great help!

    :pac:

    They'll ask you to send your degree and transcripts. Scans obviously.


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    #1767
    Rachael.Zayne
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Rachael.Zayne


    strech60 wrote: »
    Im new to this !i had my final skype interview last week it lasted 10 minutes! my first skype interview was 40 minutes tho! i was asked about my preferences that i would know in 24 hours about my contract -i had it monday on wednesday morning was sent an email with it and was offered a place in Ras Al Khaimah had 48 hours to comfirm it !

    I am also going here! I have signed and scanned the contract. How are you getting along with it?


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    #1768
    strech60
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭strech60


    Rachael.Zayne wrote: »
    I am also going here! I have signed and scanned the contract. How are you getting along with it?

    Oh really im the same just waiting for my degree to translated ive everything else sent ! Whats your starting date ?


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    #1769
    waterworld777
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭waterworld777


    Rachael.Zayne wrote: »
    I am also going here! I have signed and scanned the contract. How are you getting along with it?

    Congrats on getting your contracts :) out of curiosity, did you give them an indication of how long you wanted to stay with the company?


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    #1770
    strech60
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭strech60


    waterworld777 wrote: »
    Congrats on getting your contracts :) out of curiosity, did you give them an indication of how long you wanted to stay with the company?

    I told them a year maybe two that i plan on doing a masters il have to see how the first year goes! The guy interviewing me seemed grand about it 😊


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    #1771
    Rachael.Zayne
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Rachael.Zayne


    strech60 wrote: »
    Oh really im the same just waiting for my degree to translated ive everything else sent ! Whats your starting date ?

    My start date is august 15th. I completed my degree last year and I am doing my PGCE now so I am just waiting on my e-tickets I think :) I will be flying from Manchester.


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