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Raha International School Abu Dhabi

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:48 pm
by antitravolta
Anybody know anything about this school? There are no reviews in the member section and I haven't heard of them.

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 12:09 am
by gus
This is a for profit school - off island. Not a bad place to start but not a place you would want to make a career of. Could live comfortably here but not save a ton unless you chose to tutor after school or evenings, then you can send your paycheck home. Work expectations are reasonable and the school rents out facilities after school so extra-curr expectations are not huge. Pretty young staff that generally has a lot of fun together.

Are you coming with family or single, and what do you have for teaching/overseas experience?

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 4:22 am
by inman
The reviews are under 'Al Raha International School' in the members section.

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:58 am
by antitravolta
[quote="inman"]The reviews are under 'Al Raha International School' in the members section.[/quote]

That explains it. Thanks! Seems like a decent place to get IB experience.

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:11 am
by Yantantether
The reviews didn't look too 'decent'.

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 12:21 am
by gus
I am at another IS in Abu Dhabi and am familiar with the country and school so if you have specific questions, ask away.

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 2:07 pm
by nkraai
[quote="gus"]I am at another IS in Abu Dhabi and am familiar with the country and school so if you have specific questions, ask away.[/quote]

@Gus or others, what would you say about the American Community School of Abu Dhabi?

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:01 pm
by antitravolta
@Gus or others, what would you say about the American Community School of Abu Dhabi?[/quote]

It's widely considered the best school in Abu Dhabi and first tier with from what I've seen the best package in the UAE.

Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:49 am
by ajamet
Hi everyone.I am new to the forum but have been looking for quite some time. @Gus, I was recently offered a position at Raha. If anyone can give me more information about the area and the school I would be so grateful.

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:13 am
by gus
American Community School. - Great school...Tier 1. Kids are amazing, good extra-curr programs. Would jump at the chance to work here.

RAHA - Not a tier 1 school but an ok school to get experience.

Abu Dhabi is an easy place to live with lots going on and generally good salaries although I'm not sure about Raha.

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:52 am
by ajamet
Thank you Gus. They have also offered my husband an assistant job at the school and have recently sent us the list of benefits. Would you be willing to answer some questions by email? Thank you.

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 5:14 am
by gus
no problem, send me your email and I can answer what you need.