Hi all,
My friend and I have just signed contracts with ADEC for the coming school
Year. We are very excited about moving to the sunshine but a little apprehensive as we won't knownwhat schools we will be placed in until we get there. Also we must buy a car pretty quickly as our contracts indicated that this was necessary as we could be placed quite a distance from our schools.
A few questions... Are there any other members who have signed contracts with ADEC or are going teaching in Abu Dhabi this year? Can anyone enlighten me on the best way to get a car- new/used/insuracnce matters/registration/driving lessons ect..?? Also anyone living in Abu Dhabi who can tell us about ADEC accommodation?? The furniture situation?
Also while we are attesting out documents we have to wait before working visas and offer can be booked and agency were not able t tell us the exact date o departure.. Is there any member from last year who work with ADEC and can recall the date you left your country of origin? Also how long was the orientation process and when did teaching actually begin??
Final question.. How to pack for a year: what should we defo pack/not pack?? What is the usual attire of a teacher in Abu Dhabi- is it similar to Ireland/Britain ?
Thanks for any insight you may be able to provide!!