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Canadian expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 17 October 2014
Where to get my computer fixed?
Thanks. Where's Batha? i'm hoping they'll be cheaper than Olaya street! Read More
visiting in april by AmandaMirille
Hi all, I will be in Saudi in April for two weeks - I want to apply for work when I am there, either as an esl teacher (I have a masters in TESOL and 3 years teaching experience), or something to do with social work (I have a masters in social work ...
Princess Nora University is a really stressful place to work and they treat the foreign teachers badly. Plus salaries are low and there's a huge workload. You should check out the reviews of PNU before applying and talk to teachers who work ... Read More
Where to get my computer fixed?
Does anyone know where to get computers fixed for a reasonable price in Riyadh? Mine crashed and can't figure out what's wrong with it. Thx Read More
SAUDI ARABIA TO INTRODUCE NEW EXPAT TAX by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Starting from the 1st of July, expats in Saudi Arabia will have to pay a monthly fee of 100 Saudi riyals, per dependent. From next year, this fee is expected to rise until the year 2020. In companies where there are more or an ...
That's per child per month, so about 5000 SAR per month per child by 2020. Read More
SAUDI ARABIA TO INTRODUCE NEW EXPAT TAX by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Starting from the 1st of July, expats in Saudi Arabia will have to pay a monthly fee of 100 Saudi riyals, per dependent. From next year, this fee is expected to rise until the year 2020. In companies where there are more or an ...
Sorry, not true. PNU teachers are govt and they have to pay the tax. My friend who works at Princess Nora University just paid the dependent tax. And it's steep. With four dependents, it's about 5000 SAR this year. They took the tax when ... Read More
Where can I get my phone fixed?
I went to a couple and they said they don't fix phones Read More
Where can I get my phone fixed?
Where can I get my phone fixed cheaply? The sim is fine but glass is broken :( Thanks Read More
Degree Verfication for Princess Noura Uni by laylaAli
I just got an email from PNU they requested that I verified my degrees. They gave me a list of PNU accredited websites, but they all require Company Sign Ups... and generally long forms to sign up.... which I dont have time for. Is anyone employed ...
Hi TheNiceTeacher, Great optimism! It's a must if you're coming to PNU. There's a ton of info on PNU on this forum. Just do a search for PNu. Here are some posts: * KSU, PNU and most institutions in KSA - How to survive * Princess ... Read More
Any teachers just started with Education Experts? by Buffiness
Hi all, Looking to get in touch with any new teachers who have been employed by EdEx and working at PNU? Love to hear from you. Buffiness.
Hi solidsaudifacts. I'm glad your experience with Edex has been okay! I was contacted by Edex and found them to be very bizarre. They offered me the job without any questions or any interview, and the salary was very low, even with a ... Read More
help i want to take my mahram and 20 month old daughter with me to KSA
For sure you can't bring your father with you, no matter what they say. The embassy will never, ever agree. You can't even really sponsor a relative for a visit, let alone bring one with you. Many teachers with master's degrees have been ... Read More
Preparing for IELTS exam by R_Abdul1
Hello Guys / Gals, My name is Rosemarie, I am from the Philippines and I am eager to help everyone here who are preparing for their IELTS exam. One of my friend have suggested me to register on this site as there are a lot of students who are ...
The British Council also has classes to help prepare for the IELTS. Also, you're in a class environment, so you get a lot out of it. A Saudi colleague of mine is studying there and she absolutely loves it. You can call them at 9200 03668. ... Read More
Any teachers just started with Education Experts? by Buffiness
Hi all, Looking to get in touch with any new teachers who have been employed by EdEx and working at PNU? Love to hear from you. Buffiness.
Is it any surprise that Edex has not been paying their teachers here at PNU? As I've said before, stay faaaaar awwaaaaay from Edex! Read More
Why is PNU short of teachers?...Don't know much about history...
Looking over the comments for Princess Nora University, I've noticed some complaints about the university. I think the underlying problem is the teacher shortage. We are really overworked because most of us are doing the work of 1 and a half ... Read More
Enough of Princess Noura University by deocome
I just put in my resignation at PNU and I don't care who knows it! I regret these two years that I wasted on all the stress and unappreciation. I think teachers who want to come have a right to know how it is for us. Attendance was what did it ...
PNU teachers have to do 9 hours without overtime pay because of the severe teacher shortage. PNU stopped all health insurance last year (no kidding!) so a lot of teachers left last term. Around 30 teachers. So now we have a storm of teachers doing ... Read More
Online programs - ESL or linguistics
True. I guess a lot of people have the same concern. It's too bad that online degrees aren't accepted by some countries because you can get so much out of them and a lot of them are really good. I'll have to find a school that's ... Read More
Seeking info on recruiting agencies & housing for PNU, in KSA. by expateacher
Hi! I intend to sign an offer through a recruiting agency but am comparing the other offers I've gotten through different agencies for teaching ESL at PNU. Salary aside, I'd appreciate candid and recent information about your experience on ...
If PNU offered you housing with your family, then you will live on campus. The apartments are nice, but far from everything and everyone. PNU is at the end of the world, basically outside of Riyadh. TIPS Get a car or you'll spend thousands on ... Read More
Online programs - ESL or linguistics
Hi. Does anyone know of a good online program for ESL teachers in ESL education, applied linguistics or reading skills? I"m looking for places that don't list the degree as online since many countries don't accept online ... Read More
Female expats in Riyadh?! by Miryam_89
Hi ladies! First of all, I have to mention that I never in my life got as desperate to meet up with new people as I did since I got here in Riyadh... Leaving friends, family and an entire culture behind is one thing... But being literally alone and ...
Check out hayatour.com. They offer all-day and overnight tours and it's a good way to meet interesting people, and filter out crazies! Their Edge of the World tour is amazing. Bring a hat! Read More