Has anybody travelled to Dubai successfully as a lone parent with their child?

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gravatar-icon Posted on ยท by Louise K.

Hi everyone, I'm in the beginning stages of a potential new life in Dubai for 2018/19... after making the decision to GO FOR IT there is lots to think of...

My most important question is being a teacher in Dubai with a child - how does this work? How do you apply for their schooling? Has anybody had this funded within their employment package? Are there any services to support your child getting to school such as before school clubs/childminders? Ex-pat life... are there other families to connect with?

Thanks in advance

Louise :-)

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    Kristina P.
    June 7, 2017 at 12.50 pm

    I read a lot of blogs and surely expats meet up a lot and do activities with one another. As far as childcare I am unsure. I am wondering the expense of childcare and the cost to send your children to school.

    And, that is a good question as far as transporting your kids to and from school. Wonder if they have latch key in the morning and afternoons because, I would like to drop and pick my kids up myself.

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    Shirin S.
    June 8, 2017 at 7.12 pm

    Hello Louise:

    Welcome to the forum! Deciding to teach abroad, and taking your family with you is a big decision. Not to worry tho, we place families on a regular basis, the schools and we will provide you with the information you will need about your dependants and any other questions you migth have

    To start I recommend you to have a read through these resources: https://www.teachaway.com/2015/11/19/take-your-kids-abroad & https://www.teachaway.com/2016/10/07/budgeting-while-teaching-uae

    We hope you find something that you are interested in and apply to it!
    Best,
    Shirin