Been offered a teaching job in Kuwait

Hi GemC. I've also been offered a Job teaching in Kuwait and can't wait to start! I've already accepted my offer and should hopefully get the contract through this week.
My main concern was Kuwait's' proximity to Iraq and the ongoing IS problem, however there are recently bolstered US bases across the country that should be a large deterrent.
As for the cultural difference...hey you only live once right? Your contract period will fly by, you probably have the potential to make a fair few bob, what's the worst that could happen? You hate it so you hand in your notice and you fly home.

I don't know what school you have been offered a job at (I'm heading to BSK), but I know they are flying all the new staff out on the same day. What a great chance to connect with new people! The other differences like no alcohol, personal relationships etc, I'm sure, where there's a will there's a way if you can't wait for the holidays to come around!

Hello Gemma,

I would like to inform you that I have created a new discussion from you post in the Kuwait Forum so as to get more interaction.

You can also try to browse the different discussions available on the forum to gather information.

I hope the members will respond to you soon.

Thank you
Yuveshen

Kuwait is a nice place to be

Hi, congrats on the job!

Do you know if the BSK require all teachers to have a PGCE? Do you think a CELTA would suffice?

Thank you! And I don't have a PGCE as I obtained QTS through the new Direct Teacher Training. I'm afraid I don't know what CELTA is so you should just ask them if they do.

They are extremely friendly and have been helpful in answering any questions I have fired at them.

Let me know how you get on!

Anthony