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hi i am hoping to join this September just waiting to hear if tickets are booked can anyone tell me at what point you would say the offer is confirmed not sure if I have to get a visa first or once I get htere I am coming with my husband and wonder what job opportunities there are for a HLTA.

Hi i will be moving to al khor later this year and was reafing this thread which was very enjoyable as you all sound so friendly,energetic and enthusiastic. Did things work out for the best for you all? I woul really love to hear from any of you with updates on how you it is going.i am starting there in september but am a little nervous as they have had a huge restructure so wonder how secure things really are there for teaching staff?i hope your feedback is positive but more importantly would like true and honest feedback,even the not so nice bits.but would rwally like to hear some good things too!hope to hear from someone soon.

what is the rent in al khor community for 2 bedroom flat or villa

I still have the same enthousiasm and motivation so far. Most of the staff and pupils are great.

Wish you a positive result for your interview.

Hi Everyone,

I have just noticed this thread largely due to the fact that I have an interview for a post at the school quite soon.

I also noticed that when you were all discussing various issues - you were all very excited, and enthusiastic etc etc....

I wonder, now it is a year down the line - how have you all settled?..Still enthusiastic, and excited?....regrets?.....disillusionments?..Or, is everything ............

'Hokey Dokey Pig in a Pokey?"

Would really appreciate any info you guys could give me asasp.....the TES threads are largely quite old, and very discouraging, unfortunately.....so any 'realtime' info would be fantastic....

Many Thanks in advance!

P.S. if anyone prefers to remain anonymous:[email protected]

Lovely kids.

Most of them are polite and with fair motivation for learning. It becomes a pleasure to teach and put all energy on developing further teaching methods and resources.

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Good to know. How is it living with the kids you are teaching?

Very well equipped apts and therefore ready for the job straight on without any worries.

Staff at school is great except of course as usual in all schools, some individuals feeling that just a Hello to other members of staff is too heavy to carry...

So all in all, quite impressed and happy for being part of a community with all facilities for families and having time to focus on and develop my competences.

Would be interested to know what the new recruits think of their apartments and school!!

Hope you're ready/steady for the 'go!'.

Not much time left...

See you tomorrow at the departure area

Looking forward to it!

thanks!! This time next week............

correct

Quick question, what is the luggage allowance for the flight? I think its 20Kg and 7Kg for hand luggage???

Faites vos jeux!!!!

The time is running fast, hope you are 'ready, steady, go'...

It's for teaching resources (photocopies and different pupils' textbooks, videos...) to set different kind of teaching and assessment for different pupils' needs.

Thanks god, my personal reading is based on internet.

Concerning electronic items, it is not that cheap as far as I noticed through this forum (for instance, a laptop or hard drive is lot cheaper in London than Qatar).

My two main leisure activities in life being 'Cuisine' and 'Internet'.... So all in all, I prefer to play it safe...

In my case I am taking my books with me (about 40Kg on its own), add my PC (+ equipment) and some kitchen stuff with it and I am already reaching the 150kgs. accessories in Qatar are quite expensive, so I prefer to take as much basic facilities as I can to make myself comfortable.

Time is running fast...

25th of August is sooner that we might think........

hi slim, hi everyone,i am just sorting my house for renting and i'm pretty much only bringing clothes, photos toiletries and of course my beloved memory stick, do you think i'm travelling too light!!!! Must say i'm getting pretty excited!!!!

Hi all,

Hope you're enjoying a nice break.

Just to remind you that if you’re intending to move your belongings by airfreight with IFS, it’s time to do it because IFS should have it at least one month before. I am giving them my boxes on the 28th July which is next week, hopefully.

Good luck and enjoy holidays

still here too, still not packed but travelling light!! Won't be long now!!

I am still here, haven't done any packing yet!!

All gone quiet on this post..... if anyone is still out there, are we the only ones still waiting to hear about where we're going to be living? Our kids keep asking what our new house is like..?!

Hi all.

I got some quotes from Ellen at IFS today for airfright. She was very helpful and this is what I found out...

40 Kilos was about £120

60 kilos was about £150

with about £150 for customs and paperwork in Doha. However, this price quoted was due to me dropping stuff off at thier warehouse.

Great thing is you dont pay anything till you get there and from what I was told, school is given the cost which comes out of the allowance given and we cover the rest!

here are her details if you don't always have them:

International Freight Services (IFS)

Griffen Centre

Brent Park Industrial Estate

157 Brent Road

Southall

Middlesex UB2 5LJ

Contact: Ellen (Customer Services)

Tel: 0208 8138133

Fax: 0208 8139131

E-mail: [email protected]

hope this helps anyone.

Hi all.

I got some quotes from Ellen at IFS today for airfright. She was very helpful and this is what I found out...

40 Kilos was about £120

60 kilos was about £150

with about £150 for customs and paperwork in Doha. However, this price quoted was due to me dropping stuff off at thier warehouse.

Great thing is you dont pay anything till you get there and from what I was told, school is given the cost which comes out of the allowance given and we cover the rest!

here are her details if you don't always have them:

International Freight Services (IFS)

Griffen Centre

Brent Park Industrial Estate

157 Brent Road

Southall

Middlesex UB2 5LJ

Contact: Ellen (Customer Services)

Tel: 0208 8138133

Fax: 0208 8139131

E-mail: [email protected]

hope this helps anyone.

thanks slim, you are a star!!

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I've seen at one time a timetable about school holidays

thanks for the heads up!! Does anyone know about the holidays we get, I know we haven't even started yet but just wondering how school hols work.

Be prepared to wait a while for your shipment......you will arrive right on ramadan so dont expect to receive anything much before october. If you're using IFS (like we did) then everything will arrive safe and sound, just takes forever getting thru customs clearance.

Thanks for the quick reply! My husband and son are even more excited now......we can't find any info on line, Can you tell us any more - are they part of the Ras Laffan works?! How many holes? what price per round?!!! Have a good day.

running around getting documents on the advise of someone who isn't sure of the system

I am not really panicking as I had to move around the world since I was 6 years old, but I always follow the idiom 'prevention is better than cure'.

Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge. Kahlil Gibran

Nobody checks on the vaccinations of adults. The medical examination which every person who receives a residence permit must pass is a basic blood test for Aids and hepatitis and a chest xray for I presume TB. For your children is they are of school going age you will need to give a copy of their vaccination schedule at registration.

You guys seem to be paniking a little for no reason. I am a teacher in the secondary school and can assure you the HR department at the school are very ecxperienced, they bring many teachers like yourselves out here every year and will give you plenty of notice of anything you may need.

Also to AlING, you husband will be pleased to hear there are 2 golf courses close by Ras Laffan 10 minutes awayand Doha golf club approximately a 30 minute drive from the community

Thanks for your quick reply and useful information.

Dear Shaine,

Do we need to have evidence about vaccination? I have a well documented booklet about my child but not that much about my wife and me. Do I need to see our GP and pick up all documents I can?

Many thanks

Welcome AlinG and many thanks Shaine

Hi there I have a post in the Primary School and my husband and son are coming with me. Our son is 15 how old are your children? We are booked on the 21:30 on 25th August too!!!!!

Hi everyone we are going to join you in Al Khor too. I am teaching in the Primary School. We are bringing our 15 year old son and he and my husband want to know if there is any golf in or near Al Khor?!!! Getting our priorities sorted! Really looking forward to starting a new life. Susan - we live in Leics.!

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On the subject of shipping, I'm aiming to get two bikes shipped out, but I'll be in no desperate rush to get them there, as I don't think I'll be riding too much in August by the sound of things!

I might have more than 100kg, but the price for 100 kg is £400 by air delivered till AL KHOR without bothering about the customs paperwork and time wasting. It gives me an idea about the approximate price because I looked with other agencies and I haven't found cheaper yet.

so if you have 100 kgs, you have to send it by air and it costs £400??

suggested is the best I've seen so far. I talked to Ellen 3 days ago, she is very friendly. Apparently till 100 KGs, it's better to send it by air. Therefore I should give them my staff near Heathrow Airport at the end of July to receive it the 26th at AL KHOR. it will cost me around £400

Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge. Kahlil Gibran

apparently yes! it takes a few weeks to get your stuff over check your information sent from the school, they recommend a shippin company to use

whats the score with shipping??! are we supposed to ship before we leave? i got a msg saying not to.

Well you are right its sad that you will be leaving everyone behind.. but anyways you just have a safe flight and hope that your flight becomes more intresting for you :)

Hi everyone, well it will certainly be an interesting flight!!! I was also told that we would be picked up from the airport. Really lookin forward to it now, although sad at leaving everyone behind:(

Hi Hels. We are in NZ at the moment. We used to teach in Kuwait 5 years ago, hence the desertpom name. Your situation sounds the same as ours. Our eldest will be in Year 2 or 3 and youngest will also be at the Nursery.

Look forward to catching up with in August. We arrive on the 26th.

Hi desertpom and hels,my daughter is 2 years and half. She and my wife(Thai and not working) will join me around november, so I will be happy for any plan.

Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge. Kahlil Gibran

I have chased my confirmation up and I am on the same flight-woo hoo! Lol at rulers!

I dont think we need hire cars just yet as we are being picked up by school to start with.

Can't wait now!

Shareen

Hi there desertpom - playgroup sounds great to us. We'll both be teaching and our children are 4,3 and 7 months. Our eldest will be starting school in September and our 3 year old at the Nursery. Whereabouts are you now, your name tends to imply you're already out in the great sandpit of the gulf?

Just trying to get an idea on the number of teachers coming out to AKIS with children.

Both my wife and I will be teaching at AKIS in Sept. We have 2 children (3 and 6 )

Really keen for our kids to settle in quickly and get to meet children around the same age. Would be interested in setting up some sort of after school playgroup so that the kids have something to do while mum and dad are at staff meetings etc....

Anyone in the same situation?

Thanks a lot for your information which gives a peace of mind for all newcomers or at least for myself definitely.

Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge. Kahlil Gibran

be given buddys from the existing teaching staff who will email you before you come, nothing is left to chance you will be very well looked after once you land and until you find your feet

Just to put your mind at ease, I am a teacher at the school have been for the last 3 years and single teachers never have to share accommodation, they are usually given D apartments which are 2 bedrooms, teachers who are married or who have children get C apartments with 3 bedrooms.

Teachers are not given the option to take an allowancce and find accommodation outside the community and all of the apartments for teachers are fully furnished to a high standard. The situation is different for employees of the gas companies which is what Who.am.I was refering to.

I believe that we'll receive more informations concerning a lift to Al Khor and showing us locals around.

At the moment, my family will join me later, so I don't need a car as far as the bus is still running from Al Khor to Doha.

Apart from this, good idea Hels, we can agree on a sign to recognise each other. :-)

We are already 9 at the moment if my calculation is right...

Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge. Kahlil Gibran

Maybe we should all carry a ruler - or some other teacher type tool behind our ears?! Anyone else thinking of picking up a hire car at the airport?

Just wait and see the next passenger on board...:-)

Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge. Kahlil Gibran

Just wait and see the next passenger on boord...:-)

Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge. Kahlil Gibran

We're on the 9.30pm flight too - going to be a fun game, spot the other AKIS teachers!

Hi everyone. Thought I'd say hello as me, my hubby and our 3 children are also heading out to Al Khor. We all appear to be on the same flight as we are also booked on Aug 25th at 9:30pm so we'll see you then :)

If places have been booked next to each other, otherwise we will have to invest in a walky talky lol... :-(

Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge. Kahlil Gibran

ha ha road trip!!! Well we'll have 6 hours to introduce ourselves!!!

Lookin forward to it:)

We'll be all in the same plane Wowww!!!

Welcome to Qatar

Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge. Kahlil Gibran

hi slim

received reservation details today too for 25th at 21.30, is that the same as your notification?

Dear colleagues in Akis,

Have you received your flight reservation for the 25th of August??

I have received it in the spam box, so check it up before erasing it...

Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge. Kahlil Gibran

Many thanks for your speedy answer.

Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge. Kahlil Gibran

Unfortunately, there is no cable when you move in. But it is permissible to have a cable/satellite package installed.

I'll be pleased to know if there is any cable/satellite package in Al Khor already installed, and if not, is it permitted to install any cable/satellite package?

Many thanks

Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge. Kahlil Gibran

That's the policy. Now go, look for the contract.

ohhh......who.am.i I am sure I remember seeing or hearing that I get single accommodation so I won't have to share (*now frantically searching through paperwork*)

So who is already teaching at the school?

When I was in Qatar, I did find it a little conservative-I wore a short sleeve top and my arms were getting "eye oggelled" at the mall! seriously, I thought people had never seen arms before! I wouldn't even try wearing a knee length skirt there but when I went to Dubai, there was no issue with that what so ever...

Miss Qatar, no, you don't have to bring anything. There's even a grocery inside the community. If you are single, you'd have to share a flat, with, let's say, fellow single teachers. But it all depends on the availability. If you want, you can ask for a housing allowance if you are under the company's sponsorship and live out of the community. Flats in Al Khor aren't exactly fully-furnished, but don't worry, you will receive a furnishing allowance. I like the place, hope you'll like it too!

Thanks for that nicklessguy....do you live on the compound? How is it furnished, Do i need to bring anything?

Shareen

it depends if they give u bachelor accomodation then in that flat there are only 2 rooms 1 kitchen 1 bathroom n 1 toilet.but i dont think so that they will give u bachelor accomodation cuz lots of teachers who are single they live in C type flats.which has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 1 laundry 1 kitchen,drawin room n living room.

and as per ur concern about dress code u can wear anything u like.its not that much conservative :P

hi All!

I started this thread and have only just read it-thank you to all that replied to me, I will try and summarise everything about me in this 1 post...here goes!

I teach in worcestershire (near Birmingham) in a deprived area so i cant wait to get to some sunshine and grateful children.

I will be teaching reception in the primary school.

You can ship bikes over there...I have looked into some shipping countries and if you are desperate, let me know and I will forward the details to you.

I do LOVE a BBQ so I will be joining you on that one Susan! I am pakistani and found the dress code to be conservative (no sleevless or short skirts)

My flight will be about 26th Aug i think, this was the date that was being looked at by the admin lady.

Q: DO all the apartments (even for a single teacher) have 3 bedrooms? That seems like a big apartment for a single person!

I cant think of anything else to add besides-YYAAAYYY!!!

susan, drop me a msg and we should get together for lunch before we go so at least we will have a friendly face when we get there!

Tucky

Got the same impression as well re: MTB.

Not sure I will bring my road bike.

......we are starting in Sept.

Might buy a MTB when we get out there.

I'd like to bring my bike - although Qatar Airways haven't been too helpful about this so far!

Not sure what'd be most appropriate, the road or mountain bike. I've heard the main roads are pretty scary, but I'm guessing there must be a few quieter ones to explore. And the chaps in my interview said there are a few desert tracks to enjoy on the MTB.

Are you teaching out there too?

Hi Force1, thanks for the information it all sounds really positive, I'm glad that the teacher's apartments are together, i did wonder about that, and of course I am OVERJOYED about the prospect of bbqs :)

I intend on using the gym a lot especially if they also run classess because i do the STEP at home.

It really does sound like paradise, can't wait!!!! Thanks again for the information!!

Hey guys,

I live in Al Khor Community, in a Villa though.

Yes, don't worry there will be loads of opportunities for your to do you BBQ's :). The apartments have a lot of green/grass areas around them so I'm sure finding a place to do that won't be of much difficulty.

Another thing you guys might like, all the teachers apartments are like next to each other so your neighbor will most probably be another teacher from the school.

Though it is really far from Doha (main city), there are a couple of free buses which go down to the main shopping malls on the weekends. Though keeping a small car should not be too expensive. Petrol is pretty cheap out here. But you can survive without a car, there are shops (co-op's) within the compound and they're not too far to walk or even cycle.

The clubhouses are pretty nice aswell, free wifi (if you decide not to get internet at home).

They have restaurants, gyms, swimming pools and loads of facilities. The gym has aerobics lessons, martial arts lessons and a fitness trainer at all times. Infact, al Khor community is like a city/small town.

If going to Doha isn't a big issue, it is safe to say that Al Khor Community is the best compound in Doha.

We coming over to AKIS in Sept with our 2 children (3 and 6)

Can anyone shed any light on how long it takes for childrens reidency to process.

Will they have to get any injections during the residency process?

Nige

Hi Tucky

I have just been reading over your comments. My wife and I + kids are coming over as well. It's been great to get all this information from this forum.

I read that you do some biking. Are you going to bring over your bike? I do a bit but not sure if I would use it.

Looking forward to coming over.........

Nige

Hi Slim, I'm not working here yet, my husband came over in Jan, I'm still in the UK,hoping to move over here around July/August time in time for daughter starting school (providing we have a school for her!! :-) ). We didn't live too far from Erith School, small world isn't it.

Valerie

hi, this may be a silly question, but do people have barbeques in the compound, I always love to barbeque when the sun is shining? :)

Hi Valerie

I am in Erith School. We gained 'outstanding school' last year even though we are running with 55-60% of pupils with SEN. Very hard to deal with but a great experience in staying tuned with pupils' needs.

Are you working in AKIS?

Slim

Thank you Mandilular, I am sure that I will enjoy it, everyone seems very friendly and the place looks beautiful! One question which may sound a little silly but I have always been keen on barbeques (when we have the weather, it is England after all!!) Is it something that I will continue to enjoy in Al Khor?

Totally off the subject (well not totally), where abouts in erith do you teach, I used to live there about 5 years ago.

Valerie

Welcome, all of you! Hope you love Qatar as much as I do and hope to see you in Al Khor some day. We pop up to the school there on Sundays for the Anglican/Protestant church services there. It's a lovely community.

Mandi

I think the fact that there are so many different nationalities will make the experience very interesting, I am Indian myself, born in the United Kingdom. I am looking forward to travelling and making some good friends! I am also looking forward to taking full advantage of te gym and swimming pool!!! :)

Your friends will really appreciate the lovely life in Qatar. Of course the culture is quite different, but still other advantages make it a nice place to live in. The weather is great: my little daughter and my wife will enjoy the swimming pool and buses going to Doha for free. I know that two teachers over there have Thai partners so my Thai wife will not be alone. The mixture of nationalities over there is wonderful.

Vive la belle vie

Slim

Hi Slim, Hi Rebel!

It certainly is nice talking to people who are going over to Qatar and I really appreciate all the information. It is the best move definitely, and just think the students will be sooo different!!!!

My friends are already queing up to come on holiday to see me!!!

hi Susan,

I am teaching in Erith (Kent) at the moment.

Hi rebel,

Many thanks for your information. I've done a research before applying for the job, and I believe that it is the best opportunity to enjoy the teaching profession in a safe place and with lovely neighbours.

Slim

the apartments are nice in al-khor and you will enjoy your stay there..people are really friendly in that community...

Hi Slim, it's nice to hear from you! I thought that it would be the school's responsibility for CRB, thanks for confirming that, where are you teaching at the moment?

Hi there,

I've been recruted for next academic year in secondary school as MFL HoD. Nice to hear from you.

Concerning the CRB, I believe the school will handle the case and therefore you will receive a copy.

About what I bring there will be as you intending to do: Clothes for me, my wife and little daughter, my resources and my guitar. That will be all.

for dress restrictions, as far as I know, it is really open as far as it is not too short up the knees or showing 'boops'. It is not Saudi Arabia and thanks god!!

Good luck

Slim

To be honest i'm just planning on bringing clothes, books and a few personal bits and pieces. Apparently the school can get quite cold because of the air con so will need to shop for cardies!!!

I'm still a bit confused about the dress restrictions, not too much to worry about for men I suppose!

From what I've read, it rarely rains (how strange will that be?) and it's always warm (even stranger!!!)

Been looking at bits and pieces on here. Main thoughts now are what we need to bring out, and what we can get rid of.

I'm thinking just bring clothes out. Oh, and my my bike. Do we really need anything else?!

And do we need any jumpers/coats? Does it ever get cold?!

They must do them over there, I'm sure its their responsibility!

I guess you've been spending a lot of time on this site too, it's really useful isn't it?

Yes, both teachers on the Isle of Wight.

No idea on the CRB checks, haven't been asked anything as yet!

yeah I thought it would be around then too, so much to sort out!!! Do they do a criminal check over there, I asked my school for a copy of mine but they said it wouldn't be valid for any other school. I'm teaching in Nottingham at the mo, Southwolds Community School, how about you? Are you both teachers?

Still not go a definate date, we reckon around the 22nd/23rd.

Where abouts are you at the moment?

I'll be teaching PSHE and possibly a little ICT too in the Secondary School, the facilities sound amazing don't they? When will you be flying over?

Yep, I'm doing PE, but in the Primary school. Yourself?

wow it sounds fantastic, a little (ha ha a lot) different from herer, really looking forward to it, end of term after next week so have to get all the paperwork etc in order ready to come over!!! The gym sounds great, and aerobics too!! Will you be teaching at the school Tucky??

no worries.... by far, al khor community is one of the best compounds in the country

.: iF tHe ShoE fItS, i HaVe To BuT iT iN EvErY CoLoR:.

Have a look at this site showing some useful pictures about the compound.

http://www.pbase.com/archiaston/alkhor_qatar&page=4

Slim

Sounds fantastic to me!

My next mission will have to be to learn how to play squash!

i live in alkhor community and apartment as well as the villa are very nice to live in.Maintenance of the house is free for the residents so no need to worry if anything goes wrong inside ur house.call the maintenance dept n they will come to fix anything.Apartments r divided into C and D(depends on your family members)

C flats consists of 3 bedrooms 1 masterbedroom with bathroom and 2 without.1 laundry room 1 kitchen 2 more bathroom down the hallway.1 sitting room 1 n hall.

D flats consists of 3 bedrooms with 3-4 bathrooms 3-4 storerooms 1 dining room 1 drawing room 1 living room.

The environment of alkhor community is very peaceful and good as compared to doha.3 clubs inside the community.

Following are the things u can do inside the club

1.swimming

2.table tennis

3.billiard

4.snooker

5.gym

6.lawn tennis

7.squash

8.aerobics

P.S all these facilities are free if u r a residence of alkhor community

and many more...

3 restaurants aswell.

from the safety point of view its 1 of the safest place in qatar.24/7 security roundup.no need to worry if u 4get to lock your house.no1 breaks in. :D

I hope this information helps u

its good place to stay

I'm also coming out in August, with my soon to be wife, looks like it's going to be an adventure!

Hi I've got a job there too in September. I will be coming alone so a bit scary!!! I've been looking for information about the apartments too but can't find anything!!! I remember seeing them at the interview but can't remember much about them! Where are you coming from? I'm coming from the UK.