tinking of moving to Kuwait

• As a mother of two children both boys 15 and 5 they will both have different requirments both schooling and social. Can ladies drive legally in the country ?
  I have had differing opinions
  Would be very gratefull for any feedback
  
  Re property could someone please guide us in the right direction for best quality private schools to cover both age groups.
  
  Many thanks
  
  Gilly

  08 May 2007, 02:16 Gilly Proudley

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• Re: tinking of moving to Kuwait

  There are new rules being brought into Kuwait on the matter of driving licence issue, it is now a requirement that the driver earns over a certain amount. This is an important subject that you must discuss with the company that is employing you (or your spouse, I'm presuming that you're not the employee).
  
  Yes women can drive here.
  
  Private schools are available in Kuwait dependant upon your locale and nationality requirements.
  
  My <a href="http://witsinkw.blogspot.com"> blog</a> has some general info/opinions which may help.

  S 11 May 2007, 02:30 - Report

• moving to kuwait...maybe

  Hi Gilly
  If you get any information on living in Kuwait, would love if you could share it with me as I'm finding that info on expat life there is hard to come by. Where do expats live? What are the preferred schools (i'm australian and there is no australian school and my son is 4 and due to start school next year in Australia)? Trailing spouse (mother) communities and social networks...anything to alleviate my concerns would be great. my email is [email removed]
  thanks
  SD

  Essdee 12 May 2007, 03:26 - Report

• Schools in Q8

  Hi Gilly! I got to know the educational system there quite well and I hope my suggestions will help you. If you want to take your children to a good school, try The New English School in Jabryia, The English School (TES) in Salmyia or Montessori School in Slawa. The rest = great money factories. I know a case (a school in Salwa) where teachers go to work with hang overs caused by partying heavy drinking and/or smoking pot (in the best case). Most schools are just a great business for the Arab owners and the parent will never find out about the lack of structure within the school, the great number of children in a group, the awful hygiene and the unskilled teaching staff that are more interested in gossiping one another than taking care of your child's developement. In general the principals will fawn all over you and show you the imaginary positive parts of the school, just to take your money, but they are very skilllful when it comes to covering up the flaws. I only want to show you the reality, not discourage you. I know for sure that the 3 schools I mentioned are professional. Even if you reside in a different area than these schools, you can always drive, and since Q8 is so small, it shouldn't be a problem.
  Best of luck!

  q8nevermore 27 Jun 2007, 12:39 - Report

• UAS

  Just wondering if anyone has any info on the Universal American School. I'm considering a job offer as a school counselor. Thanks!

  R 29 Jun 2007, 01:53 - Report

• UAS

  I can be reached at [email removed]

  R 29 Jun 2007, 01:56 - Report

• BSK

  Any views on The British School of Kuwait? Would love to hear from other parents and/or teachers who have had experience with this school. We're from Australia, and since there is no Aussie school yet, we're most interested in the british system which is most similar to ours (no "zee" in our alphabet!!).
  Thanks

  s 10 Jul 2007, 05:36 - Report

• Moving to Kuwait

  I am also an Australian mother of a soon to be 5 year old following my husband there in the next few months. BSK is by the far the best chioce for our Aussie kids. We will be starting our daughter there in November.

  LJR 28 Aug 2007, 05:36 - Report

• BSK versus TES??

  WHich one is best and why? Would love to get an inside view on which is best for a very young child from a western country - reception year.

  ssst 18 Sep 2007, 02:45 - Report

• BSK or TES

  It probably just a matter of opinion. BSK has a great reputation and we have had a lot of feedback from others with children attending. TES is a primary school only so a lovely little community. They are fully booked for 2008 though so that narrows it all down a bit doesnt it!

  LJR 22 Sep 2007, 01:31 - Report

• interested in info

  I am moving to Kuwait, and am a spouse of an expat. I am interested in learning about the schools, as I am a Montessori teacher. I have not made up my mind if I want to teach in Kuwait or take a break for a year or so. Any information would be helpful. If you do not want to post any info here, you can email me personally at [email removed]
  Thanks!!

  K. Weiss 10 Oct 2007, 03:37 - Report

• moving to kuwait

  Hi all!
  
  I am a mother of 2 4 and 3 months and stepmother of 2 8 and 9. I am planning to move with 2 of my 4 kids (stepkids) and get a job in Kuwait. Does anyone have any recommendations for me I am planning to work full time and continue my degree as part time in Kuwait University. How that works do i need permit from my employer? I do have an Associate degree in Internatinal Management and Finance and a certificate in Paralegal both from recognize USA college 9City University of New York). How is the job market there i dont have to much work experience at least 3 years experience in a family based business. I need advise i love the gulf i been in UAE, oman, bahrain and egypt before and planning this summer go to yemen where is my husband from to take arabic classes. I speak english, spanish and basic french and soon basic arabic.
  
  thanks

  cinthia rasea 26 Nov 2007, 02:25 - Report

• Hello

  Hi! Why don't you check out www.urood.com?
  
  They have different categories like "real estate", "for sale" and "jobs". Maybe you will find what you are looking for.
  
  
  http://www.urood.com/

  Mark 26 Feb 2008, 06:01 - Report

• New to kuwait.

  My name is Sonia, I am from Australia. My partner and I are planning on moving to Kuwait in Feb 2009. We have a 9 yr old who will need to attend a good school - any ideas? I am curious to see if I could work part-time. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
  
  I have spent time working in Japan and as an expat in Malaysia. I am looking forward to experiencing the expat life in Kuwait.
  
  Sonia.

  Sonia. 12 Sep 2008, 03:20 - Report

• moving to kuwait

  Gilly,
  I see it was a while ago that you posted on here, but i would love to know what information you did recieve, i am now in that postion with children of a similiar age and would love some inside info please thank you

  Ange 16 Sep 2008, 11:52 - Report

• Moving to Kuwait

  Hello.
  Me and my family are planing to move to Kuwait under the summer. My kids are 11,14,16 and 18 years old. I would like to put three of my kids in an English school and my third kid in a good University. Any recomandations, since i have been hearing that not all the schools are very good in kuwait. I would really apriciate it if you would help me with some advice.
  Thanks!! Safa

  Safa 21 Feb 2009, 03:40 - Report

• CAN MY SPOUCE WORK IN KUWAIT ?

  Hello all,
  
  Can anyone tell me if I move to Kuwait...
  
  What will be the requirements to sponsor my wife and 3 kids?
  
  Can my wife too work there if she is under my sponcership?
  
  Thank you

  Shion 19 Apr 2009, 04:38 - Report

• Bsk

  Bsk hasn't got a quite pleasing conditions. It's grade's boundries are much highier than expected

  Sameera 13 Jun 2009, 09:05 - Report