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Employment Opportunities Abroad

Employment Opportunities Abroad. Why UAE?. Government priority of educating the masses has led to a substantial investment in education.

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Employment Opportunities Abroad

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  1. Employment Opportunities Abroad

  2. Why UAE? • Government priority of educating the masses has led to a substantial investment in education. • Today, the UAE offers a comprehensive education to all male and female students from kindergarten to university, with education for the country’s citizens being provided free at all levels.

  3. Positions Types & Curriculum • Language Teacher • Lecturer (Teacher Training Programs) • Researcher • Administrator • American/Canadian • International (British, Aust/NZ, Fr, Indian) • National

  4. Issues to Consider: Spain vs. UAE

  5. Searching… • Journal of Higher Education • Ph.D. but some Master’s ESL/EFL jobs • Online • Fast & Easy • Conferences • TESOL International • TESOL Arabia • Best bet for Middle East/North Africa

  6. Schools in the UAE • American Universities of Sharjah, Dubai • British University in Dubai • Middlesex University • University of Wollongong • Sharjah University • Khalifa University • 100 Others (filter by Emirate, include both universities + colleges)

  7. Typical Hiring Process in UAE • Application screening (include photo) • Interview (conference call or face-to-face) • Personnel Approval • Ministry of Education in Abu Dhabi • Appointment

  8. Arrival • Met at Airport by Marhaba services • Week to a month in a hotel • Assistance in processing medical checks, driver’s license and residency visa • Furniture Allowance • Free Housing or generous stipend • 1-2 week Orientation

  9. Things to Consider… • Partner/fiancé cannot be given visas, only spouses of opposite sex • Attestation of marriage & children’s birth certificates • Alcohol allowed with proper license, except Kuwait, KSA (US compounds OK) • Married women must have husband’s permission to work and drive (ex KSA)

  10. More things to consider… • Gulf nationals of opposite sex should never be touched • Do not argue with or insult locals • Do not speak out about the royal families • Do not criticize Islam or government • NEVER Drink and Drive (not even a sip!) • NEVER insult the prophet

  11. Other Similar Locations • Qatar – Unis and Community Colleges • Kuwait • Saudi Arabia (KSA) – Medina, Dammam • Jordan, Oman & Morocco (less $) • Lebanon (safety issues) • Turkey (far more European) • Brunei

  12. Questions?

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