Relocating to Egypt informations and tips

Guest3265978Guest09 May 2022 17:00:47

Greetings, ladies and gentlemen.

I hope everyone is doing great. I've just recently found this website, in need of honest help.

The reason why i'm writting this topic, it's because i need your help, your personal advices. I'm thinking about moving to Egypt.

I know, i know. Egypt is going through a very tough situation right now, But, i still think moving to Egypt would be a good idea, at least for me.

I was wondering if I could find a job as a french speaker in Egypt,I have bachelor's degree in translation (French English and Arabic)am considering Alexandria or cairo,because my son needs a special tutoring (dyslexia),and ended finding two centers one in Alexandria and the other one in cairo.

I will grateful to get some advices,thanks a lot

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Samer Azmy New member

Member since 25 August 2021

Samer AzmyNew member09 May 2022 17:19:13

@Narimane.A

HI yes indeed you can find a French teacher job in Egypt easily

There a re a lot of international schools that search French teachers not as much as English but still there is market need

Salaries average varies from a school to another

I would advise you that you search online for international schools and send them your CVs

The only point I will raise, it is not very comfortable and or legal to work without work permit and I may say all the schools will never acquire you work permit

Thanks and Kind Regards

Sam

ochien Active member

Member since 20 February 2013

ochienActive member09 May 2022 17:24:21

Hello Narimane.A

First you are welcome,you have to find reviews about the two centers you are talking about .

Second try to find a job while you are still there.

I love Alex more than cairo that's why I will recommend it but to be fair cairo job opportunities is better.

Good luck

Mohamed Essam

Omar Abdel-Wahab New member

Member since 22 September 2021

Omar Abdel-WahabNew member09 May 2022 20:20:47

@Narimane.A

Where you coming from and what’s the aim.

Manage your expectations is the most important thing.

Schools are dear and far and few between with special needs. I know I’ve been there.

What’s your residency status ?

Needs to be in order :

1. Job

2. Permit

3. Accommodation

4. School

5 yrs plan.

Spot Clean Active member

Member since 10 October 2020

Spot CleanActive member09 May 2022 20:21:46

@Narimane.A

I am an American and I am in need of a manager who speak English as well in my company. The company called SC and its located in Cairo, if interested contact me at ***** Thank you

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Guest3265978Guest13 May 2022 10:36:54

@Samer Azmy thank you so much for your help and pertinent advice,good to know that,should I reach for employment agencies or just scrolling through the internet?thanks again

Guest3265978 Guest

Guest3265978Guest13 May 2022 10:42:13

@ochien thanks very much Mohamed,and yeah I totally agree with you about Cairo vacancies, I'll definitely apply online and see what happens.

Thanks a lot

Guest3265978 Guest

Guest3265978Guest13 May 2022 10:46:08

@Omar Abdel-Wahab hi,someone helped it out the school thing,he called the center and gave all the infos very quickly, the thing is that my son doesn't speak English or Arabic, so I have to figure out how to handle it,thanks again for your message.

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Guest3265978Guest13 May 2022 10:54:47

@Spot Clean hi,thank you so much for your help.i truly appreciate.

ochien Active member

Member since 20 February 2013

ochienActive member13 May 2022 12:03:48

#10

@Narimane.A

You are most welcomed, wish you good luck

andrewatef Egypt Advisor

Member since 17 September 2012

andrewatefEgypt Advisor20 June 2022 13:28:59

#11

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@Guest3265978

Hello,

I recommend you start looking for jobs at international schools in Cairo. You will find lots with high salaries.

Best

Jacques Collin New member

Member since 24 August 2017

Jacques CollinNew member20 June 2022 16:41:02

#12

@Guest3265978

Hello, what is you son’s mother tongue?

ApollineBH Member

Member since 07 June 2018

ApollineBHMember21 June 2022 07:59:19

#13

@Guest3265978

Hello, weigh pros and cons about relocating here. I see some people are suggesting you look for teaching jobs. Beware! Great International schools offering an attractive package are difficult to get into because they will hire certified teachers only, parents pay a lot for their child to get top education so these schools will be picky with their teachers. Other so called International schools may hire you just because you hold a foreign passport and will not care if you are certified or not, have experience or not, and salaries are usually low. Cost of living has been rising a lot lately, and rents are now rocketing, especially in expat-ish areas. Also, Egyptian students can be quite a challenge if you have little or no teaching experience, parents are also difficult to deal with and most schools will stand for them not for you.

If you land a job in a good school and a good package, you can have a really nice life here and Egypt is a beautiful country!