Samantha Williams
@Samantha35
South African citizen
Forum posts
28
Contacts
6
About me
South African
Lives in Berlin, Eastern Cape
Speaks English, Afrikaans
Registration: 28 April 2014
Cost of Living in China in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in China to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Hi What would you say is a decent salary for a family of 4 if the school with sponsor education for our two children? Samantha Read More
Young Family moving to Brunei investigating good areas to live by HannahGB
Hello everyone, We are a Scottish family currently living in Abu Dhabi. We will be moving to Brunei within the next 5 months and I am currently researching areas to live. We have two young boys, both hopefully will be attending JBS or ISB. Any ...
Hi Hanah I hope you can help with a bit of info on Brunei. I am considering moving there. I also have young children (ages 4 and 7). I am a teacher and will be getting a salary of approximately B$45000 ,accomodation allowance of about B$1600 and ... Read More
coffee- meetings by Riyad2016
Dear All i hope you are doing well, My name is Donna ( a nickname among my friends ) and i would like to establish a coffee meet-up type of gathering, to meet new friends and have a good conversation. :) I think many of us here in Riyadh ...
Hi Donna. Would love to meet up. Might be going back to South Africa for a wk or so. Going to attend a funeral. Pls let me know the details. Will join you guys when I am back. I am sure my colleagues from SA would also love to meet up. Read More
Travel agency in south africa
It takes abt 8 days to get passport back Read More
Travel agency in south africa
I think you need to go there yourself because they take fingerprint, photo and retina scan. Check online what are all the requirements and documents needed. I took the cheapest airline to get there Read More
Travel agency in south africa
Send your medical report and results to HAI before going to Tasheel. Make sure you had your qualifications attested. Contact direct assist. Check on google Read More
Travel agency in south africa
Hi there I also got a job there. Flying on Tuesday. Which school will you be teaching at or will you be working at the language centre? I went to VFS Tasheel. They are really good. I paid about R1300 for visa and courier costs because I live in ... Read More
Where can i get abaya on a cheapest price Riyadh by Sahilhayat
Hi Folks, kindly suggest to me from where we can buye cheapest Abaya in riyadh, i know about batha , i couldn't find latest abaya there on a reasonable price. Your suggestion to me will be highly appreciated !
So does the law in Saudi only allow for black abayas and headscarves? Moving to Riyadh in abt 3 wks time. Read More
Average teaching salaries in Riyadh by Samantha35
Hi everyone. I have received a job offer from an international school. What is the average teaching salary in Riyadh for someone with 14 yrs teaching exp and a BA degree and PGCE?
Will PM you At Ease Read More
Dress code for female teachers in Riyadh
I know that we need to wear an abaya but I would like to know whether the female teachers can take off the abaya at school. Do you wear professional clothes underneath or smart casual? Are we allowed to wear pants? Someone told me I must not ... Read More
food prices- groceries per month in Riyadh by Samantha35
hi everyone. Hope you can help me with regard to food prices in Riyadh. How much does groceries cost per month for one person?
Thank you everyone. It helps a lot Read More
food prices- groceries per month in Riyadh
hi everyone. Hope you can help me with regard to food prices in Riyadh. How much does groceries cost per month for one person? Read More
Vaccinations before going to Saudi Arabia
Good advice. Thank you. Will phone tomorrow Read More
Average teaching salaries in Riyadh by Samantha35
Hi everyone. I have received a job offer from an international school. What is the average teaching salary in Riyadh for someone with 14 yrs teaching exp and a BA degree and PGCE?
I have found out that salaries at international schools range between 10 000 sar and 13000 sar. Read More
South Africans
Hi Florence Are you already living in Saudi Arabia? I received a job offer so I might go between end of August and mid September. It is a teaching job. Unfortunately I cant take my family with now. My children are 6 and 3. My daughter is in grade ... Read More
Vaccinations before going to Saudi Arabia
Thank you for your response. I have done all of those. Have read somewhere that we need to produce an international yellow card as proof of the yellow fever vaccination. Read More
Average teaching salaries in Riyadh by Samantha35
Hi everyone. I have received a job offer from an international school. What is the average teaching salary in Riyadh for someone with 14 yrs teaching exp and a BA degree and PGCE?
Wow! That is a very good salary. I wasnt even offered anything close to that Read More
Average teaching salaries in Riyadh by Samantha35
Hi everyone. I have received a job offer from an international school. What is the average teaching salary in Riyadh for someone with 14 yrs teaching exp and a BA degree and PGCE?
Thank you. Will have a look Read More
Class C insurance
Hi everyone My job offer stated a class c insurance? Would it have sufficient cover? I seldom get sick but I need to know whether there is enough hospital cover incase I ever need it. What exactly is class c insurance? I think the company providing ... Read More
Vaccinations before going to Saudi Arabia
I am South African and have read that a yellow fever vaccination is compulsory in order to get a work visa. Are there any other vaccinations you would recommend? Read More
Average teaching salaries in Riyadh
Hi everyone. I have received a job offer from an international school. What is the average teaching salary in Riyadh for someone with 14 yrs teaching exp and a BA degree and PGCE? Read More
Newbie from South Africa by colligoat
Hi everyone,I am just joining the conversation from South Africa. My husband & I will be travelling to RAK in August, either the 20th or 22nd, we are waiting for confirmation from the school. I notice most of the ladies will be teaching, have your ...
Hi there So, have you settled in nicely at your new school? I'm thinking of teaching in the Middle East. My husband is not a teacher. how is life there? Do you have any children? Hope to here from you Sam Read More
South African teachers with families in Abu Dhabi
Hi there Doing well. Thanx for the info. Will check it out. Are u living in Al Ain? Read More
South African teachers with families in Abu Dhabi
Hi everyone I am a grade 5 teacher and I am thinking of working in Abu Dhabi. I am married with two children (ages 1 and 4). Is there anyone who is currently working in Abu Dhabi as a teacher? Do they provide accommodation for families or do they ... Read More