Jackieg84
Scottish expat in Singapore
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About me
Scottish, Married with children
Lives in Singapore
Speaks English
Registration: 27 February 2017
Home Schooling groups in Al-Khobar by MrsBear
Hi! We have just arrived in the kingdom and as there is such a long wait for Schools and their registrations etc it is looking like I will have to be home schooling our four children. Does anyone know or is part of any home schooling groups we ...
Link to group m.facebook.com/groups/721420437878886 If that doesn鈥檛 work I can add you as a friend on Facebook first then add you xx Read More
Home Schooling groups in Al-Khobar by MrsBear
Hi! We have just arrived in the kingdom and as there is such a long wait for Schools and their registrations etc it is looking like I will have to be home schooling our four children. Does anyone know or is part of any home schooling groups we ...
Sorry just seen this- it鈥檚 a Facebook page let me see if I can copy it Read More
Moving and looking at Dhahran British Grammar school
Shelley I would be interested to know if the school with the non existent communication is the same school I email and phone with no response. J Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
Hey Lozzie have you arrived in KSA yet??? Other ladies?? X Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
Is this with BISAK? I feel the lack of communication from them is poor and they never reply to my emails. Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
Can I ask why you didn't go with the other two schools? BISAK or DGBS? X Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
Hello MuslimahNikole I suppose it depends on the support given to yourself and your husband on getting the visas. My husbands work have a visa company that they employ to help with such things. Is your husband dealing with it all himself? Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
let me go message the admin for you Mrs Bear Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
That's the page I added evimom to Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
Sent you a private message Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
Yes we are going to be in Khobar think you are Riyadh. My hubby is in oil and gas. I've already started selling our lives in facebook ha ha. Things like sofa and beds will need to wait otherwise we will be sleeping and sitting on the ... Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
Our visa application has just started. Hubby is going out on Saturday for a week to see his new work facility and look at villas. I guess everything just happens at Saudi pace rather than how quick we would like it. I am counting the days I have ... Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
Hi Lozzie82 how's the plans coming along for the move? Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
Husband will be out in April to sort it out thanks Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
Lozzie You can email each compound and ask for details and a copy of an old newsletter to see what types of activities they have. Give you a good insight :D Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
I am so there Lozzie!! I have awful shoulder and neck pain due to my current job so massages and relaxing are high on my agenda ha ha Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
We are looking at the Khobar area so you must be Riyadh area. Definitely meet for coffee - we will need to build up our social circle to keep busy :D Read More
Schools in Al Khobar by eviMom
Hi! My family and I are moving in Al Khobar in April. It was a last minute decision. We have two sons, 2 and 4. I was looking for a school for my older son and i found 3. All of them closed their deadlines for September 2017. One of them let me ...
Sounds exactly like what I have experienced. I have been told by plenty of moms already there that once you are in country then you will find it easier to get into the school. Perhaps it bumps you up the waiting list by the fact you are there and ... Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
Lozzie Absolutely your hubby will be able to look around and get a better feel. My hubby will be going out for a visit in the next two weeks so hoping he will get a good feel for which compound will suit us as a family. I will be a lady of ... Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
Hi Lozzie Sounds like you are the same as us we move out in 3/4 months with my husbands job. I have only one daughter age 6. Over the past two weeks I have researched our new life LOADS - the compounds that we have narrowed our search down to are ... Read More
Oasis Compound at Khobar by ManuelGomez
Someone of you does knwo the Oasis Compound in khobar? It was offered to me by my company as place for living and would like if it is a good option or if other place could be better in Khobar.
Amshus We haven't moved yet end of June start of July this year before we are out. I have done ALOT of research into the whole experience. We have a young daughter who would be in year 2. Not sure why they are moving perhaps to better their ... Read More
Oasis Compound at Khobar by ManuelGomez
Someone of you does knwo the Oasis Compound in khobar? It was offered to me by my company as place for living and would like if it is a good option or if other place could be better in Khobar.
Amshus I have spoken with many parents at BISAK and the move is not going to be happening anytime soon. They have not confirmed where - I wouldn't imagine it's going to be too far. Is it a western compound your looking for? Read More
Home Schooling groups in Al-Khobar by MrsBear
Hi! We have just arrived in the kingdom and as there is such a long wait for Schools and their registrations etc it is looking like I will have to be home schooling our four children. Does anyone know or is part of any home schooling groups we ...
Hi Mrs B I have been looking into this due to the waiting lists. I have found a great facebook group which has lots of Expat ladies and they are speaking of a home school group too. If you want to PM me I can add you on Facebook and introduce you ... Read More
Al Rushaid VS Oasis Compound by Shanedaas
Hello everyone, We will be moving to AL khobar from Qatar in couple of months, we heard that Al Rushaid and Oasis Compound are the best ones, can someone share any information they know, we are looking for an expat friendly community with lots of ...
Darcain thanks so whats the best website to view the compounds with photos? Read More
Oasis Compound at Khobar by ManuelGomez
Someone of you does knwo the Oasis Compound in khobar? It was offered to me by my company as place for living and would like if it is a good option or if other place could be better in Khobar.
Where is BISAK moving to? Read More
Al Rushaid VS Oasis Compound by Shanedaas
Hello everyone, We will be moving to AL khobar from Qatar in couple of months, we heard that Al Rushaid and Oasis Compound are the best ones, can someone share any information they know, we are looking for an expat friendly community with lots of ...
Am I correct in saying that there are 3 different parts to Al Rushaid compound? Read More
Pets in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Saudi Arabia have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Saudi Arabia? What about pet adoption procedures in ...
I would like to speak to people who have brought their dog from the UK to Khobar? We have a mixed breed dog, what type of papers do they need to have? thanks Read More
Contact Lens
Thanks might seem like a silly question I am just trying to cover all bases Read More
Contact Lens
Hi I am a daily contact lens wearer and usually get my contact lenses in the post via Spec Savers. Is it easy to get this over in Saudi (Al Khobar) Thanks Read More
Info on Al khobar compounds by Daisymurphy
Hi As i am due to move to Al Khobar in approx 18 weeks I have been avidly reading and digesting any information I can get on compound life and facilities. To my dismay a lot of the information. Can be 3,5,7 years old and reading through them what ...
Looking for some up to date information. We are a Scottish family myself, husband and six year old daughter. What is the best compound? thanks in advance Read More
Need help from Moms in Khobar by dms276
Hi everyone, We are a U.S. family thinking of moving to Khobar with a 6 year old, 4 year old, and baby. I have a lot of questions about every day life for stay-at-home moms and small children. We are looking at Oasis and Al-Rushaid compounds, ...
Mrsbear sent you a private mail. Dms 276 Did you not move to Saudi at all? Thanks Read More
Need help from Moms in Khobar by dms276
Hi everyone, We are a U.S. family thinking of moving to Khobar with a 6 year old, 4 year old, and baby. I have a lot of questions about every day life for stay-at-home moms and small children. We are looking at Oasis and Al-Rushaid compounds, ...
Dsm276 Did you move to Al khobar ? Would love to know how you got on. My family and I are looking to move this summer thanks Read More
Which compound is best by Jackieg84
My husband has been offered a job located in al khobar. We will be moving with our six year old daughter. Where is the best compound to live? We are a Scottish family. What's the best school? Any other advice on life as a western woman would ...
Thanks my husband will go out and visit his work facility before we move so he will go and visit a few places to check them out. Would love to hear from any western family that have made the move already Read More
Which compound is best by Jackieg84
My husband has been offered a job located in al khobar. We will be moving with our six year old daughter. Where is the best compound to live? We are a Scottish family. What's the best school? Any other advice on life as a western woman would ...
Thanks. We looked at Bahrain however hubby doesn't want to commute as he's heard yes drive is short but passport control can delay things heavily. His work are paying for school and housing so costs isn't a huge issue. The oasis ... Read More
Which compound is best
My husband has been offered a job located in al khobar. We will be moving with our six year old daughter. Where is the best compound to live? We are a Scottish family. What's the best school? Any other advice on life as a western woman would ... Read More