LIVING IN THE KINGDOM

Most westerners considering employment in Saudi Arabia have many questions about lifestyle, cultural customs, religious practices, safety and healthcare.  There are many websites as well as expatriate blogs which provide the potential employee with a plethora of information.

 Ofttimes, the information seems contradictory and confusing.  The reasons are many for the seemingly diverse experiences.  Frequently the reasons boil down to who is your employer, which area of the Kingdom are you living in, the period in time in which you live in KSA, your nationality, your gender, and your level of adaptability. 

Each culture presents its own unique challenges and abundant richness.  For some excellent sources of information to help make the decision if living and working in KSA is right for you, please refer to the following websites.

http://www.everyculture.com/Sa-Th/Saudi-Arabia.html

http://americanbedu.com/

http://www.expatinterviews.com/saudi-arabia

http://www.expatexchange.com/rspnet.cfm?networkID=97&rid=63

http://www.the-saudi.net/saudi-arabia/jizan/Jizan%20City%20-%20Saudi%20Arabia.htm

Who Are We Looking To Invite to Join Us?

• Mature, late-career teachers
• Experienced vocational-technical teachers with backgrounds in General Science, Mathematics, and IT.  Expertise in Desktop Publishing is preferable.
• EFL as well as ESL teacher training
• Curriculum development skills
• A track record of successful pedagogy with lower achieving students
• Demonstrated cultural competency

Working in Jazan

Jazan is a hot, humid climate.  The most appropriate and comfortable attire for this region is lightweight cotton clothing and undergarments.  Jackets, collared shirts and ties are reserved for only the most important events.

English is spoken in the community; however, older residents and rural populations possess limited English speaking skills. 

All University students and lecturers speak English well.