dexpatmena
American expat in Qatar
Forum posts
41
About me
American
Speaks English, Farsi, and beginner in French
Registration: 01 April 2013
Lycee technique Michel Lucius by dexpatmena
Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about this school? thanks, dexpatmena
Hi it's not American style. It's British GCSE and IGCSE. It's a good alternative to the private schools but they still have some issues that they need to sort out. Read More
Cheaper english speaking school in Belgium? by sinulienka
I'm 14 and I'm probably going to move to Brussels (or outskirts) this year but I can't find a school as I probably need to go to an english speaking school but all of them are really expensive and we can't afford them. The ideal one is British ...
Hi Brightmoon, thanks for the input. sh Read More
summer camps
HI there, Not sure sure how I missed your post. I am sorry. thanks for your comment. Good to know. We are planning to move to Luxembourg by July and was hoping to put the kids in a summer camp for their language abilities. Anyhow how is the aupair ... Read More
Cheaper english speaking school in Belgium? by sinulienka
I'm 14 and I'm probably going to move to Brussels (or outskirts) this year but I can't find a school as I probably need to go to an english speaking school but all of them are really expensive and we can't afford them. The ideal one is British ...
tervurener- thanks this is good to know. Read More
Cheaper english speaking school in Belgium? by sinulienka
I'm 14 and I'm probably going to move to Brussels (or outskirts) this year but I can't find a school as I probably need to go to an english speaking school but all of them are really expensive and we can't afford them. The ideal one is British ...
I must say it has been interesting to read the exchanges between martaurb and tervurener! it's great to see no matter what our views or prides are, we still come to together to assist one another when it comes to our kids at least. As an expat yet ... Read More
summer camps
Hi All and happy new year! I am searching for language camps either in Luxembourg or Belgium. Anyone has any experiences, info or ideas? Thanks Shabnam Read More
Living in Luxembourg by expat.com
You are living in Luxembourg, or you used to live in Luxembourg. [b]Share your experience![/b] How would you describe life in Luxembourg? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make ...
HI Beth, did you ever make it to Luxembourg. My husband and I were planning to move to Lux last summer as well. We are expats currently living in Qatar. I am an American and He is a Belgian. I will be interested to know if you moved there and your ... Read More
pet relocation services in Luxembourg
Many thanks Aurelie for the link. I had read that which has many good info but I am looking for a company that does pet relo. Maybe there isnt anything as such. thanks again, Read More
pet relocation services in Luxembourg
Hi, does anyone know of a company in Luxembourg that could answer or handle pet relocation? Read More
Newbie questions....help?! by klynch24
Greetings, I am currently interviewing for a role out in Lux and I wanted to know more about accommodation, transport, social life, grocery shopping. I've never been to Lux before. Accommodation: What areas are reasonably priced in Lux with some ...
wow cool... very informative. I will be looking forward to the fresh produce market like farmers markets. Read More
Lycee technique Michel Lucius by dexpatmena
Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about this school? thanks, dexpatmena
hi Sara, tried emailing you from your profile but it didnt go through for some reason. Read More
Lycee technique Michel Lucius by dexpatmena
Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about this school? thanks, dexpatmena
Yes that would be great. Many thanks. I will be there in July. I will for sure be interested to stay in touch with you and learn from you. Read More
Lycee technique Michel Lucius by dexpatmena
Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about this school? thanks, dexpatmena
I have twins 13 yrs old. They are taking French in school now and doing quite well in grammar but not strong in speaking. Read More
Lycee technique Michel Lucius by dexpatmena
Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about this school? thanks, dexpatmena
Hi, Once you go there would you please let me know about it? I'm not there yet. Thanks, Shabnam Read More
Lycee technique Michel Lucius
Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about this school? thanks, dexpatmena Read More
Language Exchange in Lux by FaMaRa
[justify]Hi everyone! I'm a Spanish female, and since February am working for a NGO in Luxembourg with a 'training contract'. For different reasons (mainly the cost of living :)) I live in Trier (Germany), so it's not being easy to meet people ...
Hi Agnes, Thanks for your message. Yes of course I would be interested to meet up with you. Getting quite anxious about this move but I am sure it would be just fine at the end! :-) Read More
Language Exchange in Lux by FaMaRa
[justify]Hi everyone! I'm a Spanish female, and since February am working for a NGO in Luxembourg with a 'training contract'. For different reasons (mainly the cost of living :)) I live in Trier (Germany), so it's not being easy to meet people ...
FaMaRa- that's wonderful that you work for NGO. What type of NGO is that? I have always wanted to put my skills for good causes. Intersted to find out how to work with NGOs. The rest of the group- what a great idea for meeting up for language ... Read More
Hey guys! Just arrived from San Francisco! by Beardj2012
Hello everyone! I just moved here with my partner from San Francisco. He came for his job, and I am looking for work at the moment. I have a degree in English and am TEFL certified, so ideally I would like to find work teaching English. I am fairly ...
thanks Beardj. My husband is an EU citizen. According to the embassy and what I have been reading on the foreign affairs site, I should be able to acquire the right to work with no complications. I know it would not be easy. I am just doing all the ... Read More
graphic design by Robert kashamura
[i]how is the job market in liège? specifically in graphic design[/i][color=#1454EA][/color]
Thanks Drew for the response. OK by consulting I mean to even work on projects if full time is not available. I would be a perfect match for ad, communications/PR agencies which normally they would need consultants to work for them on the project ... Read More
Drivers License
yes I figured to give it try but would post on the forum. thanks Read More
New in the land
Hi Mano, could an American license be exchanged for Belgian? Read More
Accomodation in Liège
hi there, did you ever figure out what are the criterias for renting a place in Liege if you don't have a job/contract yet? Read More
graphic design by Robert kashamura
[i]how is the job market in liège? specifically in graphic design[/i][color=#1454EA][/color]
Hi Drew, I will be moving to the region end of June. My husband is Belgian and I (American) understand that I could acquire the permission to work. Since you are in the recruitment business, is there any chances for an English speaker to find a job ... Read More
Desperate for work. by Haggis and Tatties
Hello to all, Been living in Liege for 2 months now and absoulately loving it. Still trying to find work though and have broadened my search to Brussels and other close by areas/countries. Have applied for varies jobs but no-one seems to be biting. ...
Hi Becki, just sent an email to Nozon and I believe received and auto-reply from Carmen who was away from the office. I am interested to find out if there are any opportunities with your company. I have many years of branding/marketing/business ... Read More
Cost of living in Liège by expat.com
It would be interesting to exchange on the cost of life in Liège, so that future expats in Liège can make a budget! For a start, we thing about the cost of: - accomodation (appartment, or house) - water and electricity - public transport (metro, ...
great post by mickey. Thanks. Does anyone know anything about Arlon areas? I dont see that region as a choice. Read More
Just arrived
Hi Gavin, thanks for sharing your knowledge. My girls don't speak French but have been taking French in their British school, Sherborne in Qatar, and they are doing pretty well. If they end up going to the public school (most likely that's the ... Read More
Deciding on the right school...Lycee Francais? by HealthyMom
Hello, I am American and my husband is Swiss (french speaking). I am trying to find some foreigners, especially English speaking families or partly English speaking families who send their kids to the Lycée Francais in Bruxelles. We are a family ...
wow schoolmum, love you! you are awesome by all the knowledge that you have regarding the schools! healthymum... getting worried as time coming closer for us to move to Belgium/Luxembourg... still deciding. I am American as well but my husband is ... Read More
Hey guys! Just arrived from San Francisco! by Beardj2012
Hello everyone! I just moved here with my partner from San Francisco. He came for his job, and I am looking for work at the moment. I have a degree in English and am TEFL certified, so ideally I would like to find work teaching English. I am fairly ...
OK will look into Gare as well. We are trying to locate the right parts based on high schools. I have twin daughters 13 yrs old. By the way did you ever find a job? I am heavily relying on the contacts in linkedin and now trying to connect through ... Read More
Cheaper english speaking school in Belgium? by sinulienka
I'm 14 and I'm probably going to move to Brussels (or outskirts) this year but I can't find a school as I probably need to go to an english speaking school but all of them are really expensive and we can't afford them. The ideal one is British ...
wow this was great to read. Thanks for all the posts. I am an American mom of twin girls 13 year old coming from a British School in Middle East planning to move to either Belgium or Luxembourg. By the things written here, I am terrified to come ... Read More
Hey guys! Just arrived from San Francisco! by Beardj2012
Hello everyone! I just moved here with my partner from San Francisco. He came for his job, and I am looking for work at the moment. I have a degree in English and am TEFL certified, so ideally I would like to find work teaching English. I am fairly ...
you will laugh to find out where I am coming from???? currently in Doha, Qatar!!!!! middle of desert....before from sunny Florida!!!!oh well it is what it is and I must go through with it! what area did you settle down? Read More
Hey guys! Just arrived from San Francisco! by Beardj2012
Hello everyone! I just moved here with my partner from San Francisco. He came for his job, and I am looking for work at the moment. I have a degree in English and am TEFL certified, so ideally I would like to find work teaching English. I am fairly ...
Hi, how was the transition? We are planning to move to Lux by mid June. Read More
Drivers License
did you ever figure out about your US license? Read More
Should i move to Luxembourg from Atalnta, GA??? what's it like? by katiebanks
My husband has received an offer to relocate to Luxembourg. We are considering it, but I am very nervous is this the right thing for our family? I have a 10 year old girl and a 7 year old boy will they like it, will I adjust? Im currently ...
Hello to all of the lovely ladies writing here and supporting each other! I must say one of my biggest fears of moving there is the sense of community that we developed here, Qatar! yes I know I know! But believe it or not I will miss all the ... Read More
Just arrived
planning to move there by the end of June as well with twins daughters ages 13. So I would be interested to see the responses but no one replied. Hope we hear back soon. Read More
Cafe/Bar in Luxembourg
interesting idea. Have you been able to find answers? I thought that there might be many red tapes and rules and regulations to open up such businesses? Read More
Moving to Luxembourg -yes or no by avital
Hi, I am seriously considering moving to Luxembourg. I am 36yrs old singlefemale, software programmer with not a lot of money. I heard that the quality of life is good but I am starting to think that it's only good for very rich people. Am I ...
thanks alimac. This is great to know. We are moving to Luxembourg in the middle of Summer. I am trying to search for some answers. In terms of rentals do you know what they really require other than the deposits of course? Do you need to show proof ... Read More
Schools & Creches in Luxembourg &English speaking expats in Luxembourg
Hi anyone here has any advice on the international schools? Read More
Living in Luxembourg by expat.com
You are living in Luxembourg, or you used to live in Luxembourg. [b]Share your experience![/b] How would you describe life in Luxembourg? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make ...
sooooo I have read all of the posts. Thanks for all of the posts. Just like anything else you will have good and bad! We will be moving there by the middle of June. I am American and my husband is Belgian. We have twin daughters 13yrs old. ... Read More