5 things to know if you want to teach in UAE!!

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This video is strictly for teachers thinking about moving to the UAE. Video for non teachers wanting to move to Dubai to follow.
Have you thought or considered moving to the UAE to teach? here are 5 things you should know to help you decide!!! I will always convince people to move but don't move blindly

[@aaliyamookadam4765]

Thanks a stack for this video. You two rock ! This video was informative in a diplomatic way that didn’t brush over the “difficult” issues 🦋

[@ToniGrey]

Glad you found value!!

[@whoaxitzxlan]

Thanks for this video!! I am moving to Abu Dhabi to teach this summer and this is so helpful!

[@ToniGrey]

Ah amazing!! you'll love it(the place i cant guarantee the school ;)

[@NazimNazim-co7sq]

Lan Ly so how did u get the job Can u help me please to move there

[@ToniGrey]

@@NazimNazim-co7sq sorry i have just seen this i found my jobs on tes website

[@ericalexander2720]

Very 'real' and 'honest', and without an agenda. Thank you.

[@SurelyYewJest]

I can understand both of you mostly; my issue with understanding what you're saying is the echo/reverb in the room. There's nothing to prevent the sound of your voices reflecting off the walls. Other than that, this is really good info, thank you.

[@1Natb]

Thank you ladies. You're both gorgeous btw 👏

[@ToniGrey]

Natalie K awww thanks so much! Hope your found it useful

[@teachablemoments2411]

I'm excited to apply!! Thank you ladies for the advice and your experiences authentic!! Are you two still in Dubai?

[@ToniGrey]

Sorry I missed this, we have both left now. Good luck

[@travelfromhome1340]

Thank you so much for the video, girls!! I really enjoyed! Super fun and informative, just loved it. Thanks a bunch! One question: Are schools strict about taking native speakers only as an English teacher or there’s a door for non-natives (qualified to teach of course). ? Thank you in advance, would highly appreciate the answer 🙏🏻

[@ToniGrey]

I worked with a lot of people from Indian and South Africa

[@ToniGrey]

Glad you liked the video so sorry for the delayed response

[@victoriadaniello6129]

Teaching in the UK must be so chill...in America, there is sooooo much pressure on us to work past our hours even with a union, test scores and data are the priority, and the stress is immense. And we have unions!

[@ToniGrey]

Lol I wouldn’t say chilled, we have so much paperwork to do it’s exhausting but yea when it comes to timing they legally can’t ask you to stay they can just give you enough work where you don’t have a choice lol

[@kkthomas6864]

LOL this video scared me away from teaching there! The "hands-on" parents and I'm calling my nanny to bring me my homework mentality would drive me crazy! Plus there is no tenure and they can fire you anytime. Thanks for the honesty!

[@ToniGrey]

it definitely has it challenges but anyone asked me if they should go I will always say yes with my whole heart. I loved it there and the challenges of school were outweighed by the whole experience and the standard of living you have xx

[@liammoir8534]

Wicked video girls, very informative, you smashed it! I'm going over to teach in Dubai from September, and this content is golden! Keep up the good work and more importantly, is the one on the right single? 😍🤭

[@ToniGrey]

How exciting!!! Have a great time and remember don’t have 1st world expectations on public offices and you’ll be good 😅. She’s @thelondoncurls on instagram 😊

[@Nico.Robin7]

Hey I loved the video. Thank you so much for explaining things so clearly. Can I just ask how many years of experience must one have before they can apply? Or can you apply with no experience? Oh and what type of degrees do you need to become a teacher??

[@1BrotherFromAnotherMother]

Would love to know the answers to those questions aswell.

[@ToniGrey]

@@1BrotherFromAnotherMother erm it really depends on the schools. some are more open to no experience but the schools might not be as good. Good schools will have higher standards

[@ToniGrey]

@Ameka Cowan well KHDA (the govt) have to approve your visa and I've been told your degree needs to be in the area you're planning to teach. to be honest i would just apply to anything you like lol the worst that happens you don't get an interview because of requirements no harm in trying though. Also a lot of jobs say what they expect...i got both my jobs on tes.com

[@1BrotherFromAnotherMother]

@@ToniGrey thanks alot for the informative reply.

[@1BrotherFromAnotherMother]

@@ToniGrey thanks alot for the informative reply.

[@amank.7052]

I have a question for you. What is the average salary for foreign teachers there at public or private schools? And how much of that do they spend, you mentioned 5%?

[@TeacherLadyC]

Thank you for sharing this info with us. Do you have to speak Arabic to teach in Dubai?

[@AMillionMinds]

Not at all....you will be fine.

[@AABMT]

Thank y’all for the tea! ☕️ It was quite nice 😂🤣😊👍🏾

[@zahriah570]

This was so helpful. I feel inspired to teach in UAE. Where in UAE do you both teach?

[@ToniGrey]

Great! We have both left now

[@ztreddedb2949]

the london curls!!!!!

[@melanddee3647]

So helpful! We’re researching where in the world to teach English, thanks for the advice 💕

[@ToniGrey]

mel and dee it’s such an awesome place to live defo a front runner

[@t.kayoung5304]

Thank Dear UAE teachers for some reliable information there. ...Following from Abu Dhabi

[@MidoGhanim]

Hey ladies wonderful video keep it up please any tips for interview and requirement?

[@ToniGrey]

sorry I didn't reply. If you're still interested, let me know x

[@TheVivers1215]

Thank you for sharing your experiences! This has been extremely helpful. ❤️

[@lennonlouis313]

i know im asking randomly but does anybody know of a trick to log back into an instagram account? I somehow forgot the account password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me.

[@ayahansah6273]

Hey! Thanks for an amazing video, Can you help me, I'm doing a TEFL course but have no experience in teaching, Also how can I break into teaching adults rather then kids?

[@ToniGrey]

sorry I didn't reply sooner. let me know if you still have question. I have no experience teaching adults but maybe start with 16-18 year olds (6th form/college)

[@Ishfaqw731]

Hey guys thank you for this video! I added you on instagram and had a few questions if that's alright? I'm not sliding into the dm's or anything dw haha! I have a masters on broadcast journalism and have some teaching experience, I am also looking at doing a celta/tefl course. Do you think this will/should be enough? Just waiting until the new year and I can do the course in a month and hopeful move to the uae

[@1BrotherFromAnotherMother]

What was the response? How are you doing now?

[@zazaluchi8287]

Thank you so much for the information. Can you please tell me what salary to expect? If you are an english teacher, 5 years uni and 4 years of experience? Pleaaase need and answer, and also the benefits..

[@zazaluchi8287]

Aslo, im from Sweden. Worth mentioning, but Im a kurd ;D

[@ToniGrey]

hey the salary really varies from school to school but id say try not to accept anything less than 10000AED a month. you'll get accommodation but will need to pay the bill that aren't that much a month. Hope this helps

[@shinshin-cv8bm]

@@ToniGrey Did u mention 10K/monthly? Although quite late viewing actually, pls. respond.

[@bihmiranda1680]

@@shinshin-cv8bm greetings. I'm a teacher. I wish to teach in your institution. I'm Bih Miranda from Cameroon

[@Thatwhiteb]

Very helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@edunenu5813]

I wish the sound was more clearer without that noise. Thanks

[@ToniGrey]

sorry I think its feedback form the camera. Let me know if you have any questions x

[@graceakomolafe4271]

Can I apply for teaching job in Dubai please I need your enlightenment on this

[@ToniGrey]

Did you ever apply? You didn't give much information for me to answer. Let me know if this is still something you're considering (Sorry for the late reply)

[@mr.kymholley4500]

I would like to come and teach in Dubai. I teach in America now and love it but want that experience.

[@ToniGrey]

did you take the step yet? is this still on your agenda I hope it is x

[@Indigo-lp5sl]

The jail doors though 😂😂😂😂

[@dipicabhambi7742]

Hello dear I m Amit from India Please tell about demand of science math teachers. I have master of physics with bachelor of education .seven years of experience Thanks

[@ToniGrey]

hey, check out tes.co.uk you will find lots of vacancies for science teachers on there.

[@TJ-cj7en]

This video was very insightful

[@RachelCassiline]

Loved this video! I have a few questions to ask. What's the best way to contact you?

[@ToniGrey]

im so sorry I didn't reply to this. I know it was two years ago I hope it worked out.

[@laughlittle2881]

I have a question. I am planning to enroll in education for a bachelor degree but I'm not sure if I am going to continue my teaching in the future so can I take business for a bachelor and still teach in gulf countries and get a good payment? also, I do have a TEFL certificate

[@ToniGrey]

sorry for the late reply. I think you can teach the subject your degree is in. I believe you could still teach Business with just the degree and no teaching qualification especially with the TEFL. Good luck

[@RTMoney]

Can you have a social life, considering you are in a religiously ruled society? Do you only socialize with ex-pats?

[@ToniGrey]

Sorry for the late reply. I only socialised with expats, but majority of people who live there are expats. My social life was better than back in the UK lol

[@bettyconfettii]

If we teach in Dubai and return to the USA would the USA take taxes upon your return?

[@ToniGrey]

Hey, they shouldn’t because you’re a citizen of UAE while earning and ‘paying’ tax there

[@CandiceMckoy]

Where is the video in which you give instructions how to go about teaching in Dubai? Could not find it

[@ToniGrey]

i dont think she got around to editing the footage...major technical difficulties! If you have any questions let me know, i found my job on tes.com

[@rihanabird1423]

hi....ur video is so much helpful, I'm planning to search job in Dubai...completed ph.d and having 2yr of experience....what about teaching jobs in university

[@sugarbear9118]

Rihana Bird google is your friend

[@SV-nh6is]

Are the students respectful or are they generally rude? Especially towards ladies taking into account the view of ladies in the Islamic state?

[@ToniGrey]

Erm in my experience the students treated me the same as any male colleague. They are more comfortable speaking to adults than in the uk because they have moved around a lot but depends on the school you’re in

[@Theredrain6]

Hi. Is it easy to find a high-paying job teaching ESL in Dubai with a degree, a CELTA, and a moderate amount of teaching experience?

[@AMP12-z5c]

Super helpful! Do you have the link to the video for non-teachers? I couldn’t find it

[@ToniGrey]

ArielMP12 hey, unfortunately Davina had technology issues I don’t think she was able to post it. I’ll look into it

[@user-gy9ne7ev1x]

What level do you teach? How long have you been there?

[@theblessedsoul1921]

I am also interested in this question

[@GodfreySanto]

Your are speaking from a different class gals but there is that other life of those u see standing by gates where u work or clea ing trust me their life is not all that pleasing lucky u gals.

[@ToniGrey]

Sorry for the late reply but yes we can only speak from our experience x

[@Jess-yu8fd]

How did you get a job in UAE? Did you move there before you applied?

[@ToniGrey]

hey, so i applied and interviewed online. Found the job on TES. good luck

[@zahriah570]

you are both absolutely stunning!

[@ToniGrey]

Thaaank you

[@leesaanthony5414]

Hi ladies, what about working in the UAE (not Dubai) for the Emirati schools is it really as terrible as they say?

[@ToniGrey]

Sorry about the late reply. I don't have any experience myself but friends say its more like babysitting rather than teaching lol

[@recordingnetworklive4771]

I’m from Dubai 🇦🇪

[@LivingWithQuran]

Guys you said that your accommodation was provided for? I'm applying with the MoE and they are not providing accommodation, the salary is 21,000 AED per month. Is that normal?

[@ToniGrey]

ExampleOfGoodManners it depends really, you can get a nice room in a flat share for are 6000 or less so factor that into it. Some schools might pay you lesS like 10000 and give you accommodation

[@LivingWithQuran]

James Grey thanks so much for replying! The role is for a business studies teaching role. 6000 aed permonth is approx £1200, isn't that super expensive? Also after considering the package I just described would you say the MoEs packages are generally not as good as what you managed to obtain in your contract or are they about the same?

[@ToniGrey]

ExampleOfGoodManners what’s your email? Or message me directly on instagram so we can speak Jamesgreyxx

[@No.1Rocking_Beauchamps]

Could you please let me know how do you applied through MoE, what is MoE

[@NazimNazim-co7sq]

Hi mam I havd completed my BA hons english And I have 2 years of teaching experience So can I get job

[@ToniGrey]

Humour Liv hey, Do you have a teaching qualification? If you do it should be easier, I believe there are schools that employ non qualified but it will be harder

[@Victoria-rq2mv]

Hi,please do you teach English online?

[@tamilmotivationalfire4090]

@@Victoria-rq2mv I will do it as your wish please connect with me this is mail I'd [e-mail] I hope you will reply ... thank you

[@terryfitz7702]

Thanks 👊🏿❤️

[@imdifferent7294]

What currency do you get paid in???? Also what was your search process like.

[@ToniGrey]

as a teacher i got paid int he local currency

[@tauheed65]

hi i was wondering if you could help me. I am completing my celta in july and graduating next year. By graduation ill have one year post celta experience and a degree in business. What are my chances of getting a job in dubai? Thank you guys for the video

[@ToniGrey]

should be ok, school used to ask for 2 years experience but i think they are more lenient now. Good luck!

[@nazirumohammed8609]

So which websites cam one find teaching vacancies in dubai

[@Traderkrishnabhagat]

Hi mam do you have any contact for teaching job in commerce college

[@DonWalsh14]

Hey James, I have some interviews for teaching jobs in Dubai in the next few weeks. I'm a final year student in the UK, If I dropped you an email would you be able to give me advice if the companies are good/bad to work for?

[@slipknoterman]

Hey how did you lang the interview? Did you use a certain website?

[@ummulkhairfathima7414]

I am from India . I did b.ed mathematics.. can I get job in international schools?

[@ToniGrey]

Sorry for the late reply. I don't think that is a requirement but you will need some qualifications

[@whoaxitzxlan]

Also, how much is the car rental?

[@ToniGrey]

you can get a cheap car for around 1300-1400dhs a month

[@rayhey9557]

Hey! I am a PE teacher here in the U.S...where can I find job postings? Or where do you think I should look?

[@ToniGrey]

So sorry for no replying sooner. I found my jobs on www.tes.com

[@RASxo3]

hi, do you guys teach primary or secondary?

[@ToniGrey]

r786 I tech secondary :)

[@Victoria-rq2mv]

Hi,please do you teach English online?

[@graceakomolafe4271]

Hi ladies please I have bachelor In maths statistics but don have teaching qualification though I have 2 years teaching experience in secondary school

[@ToniGrey]

Sorry for the late reply. You can still get a job teaching maths there. Go for it, its never too late x

[@drywall_it]

is TESL ?TESOL, CELTA certificate obligatory? I'm from non-native speaker country, by the way.

[@ToniGrey]

i believe to to teach in the UAE you need to be qualified to teach. I have a PGCE. your visa gets approved by the govt so as i understand you need a qualification of some kind :)

[@drywall_it]

CELTA is ok?

[@drywall_it]

by the way, i have a Master degree of Arts and Anglphone Civilizations + three years of teaching experience in a university.

[@stevenplumlee4646]

CELTA is better than TEFL I hear.

[@КЫРГЫЗСТАНА-и8э]

james grey i love teaching now i don't have a diplom about teaching now my english is bad tomorow i will be teacher

[@ToniGrey]

Congratulations!! Hows it going now? Are you still teaching

[@midnightvelvet8077]

In confused bc the lady with the head wrap has a brutish accent but an American flag on her shirt idk ?!?

[@sugarbear9118]

Midnight Velvet Your So Stupid! She can wear a shirt from America If She Wants

[@40EntrepreneurDrive]

Its just fashion. Lots of people in the States where tshirts from different countries just for the look. Especially for soccer team appreciation.😳

[@shinshin-cv8bm]

@@sugarbear9118 Why r u responding by labeling humans? Dubai is a religious society. Eg, no kids prior to marriage, practice your manners. Remember, when labeling others, you"re usually talking and feeling those very words about yourself.

[@stephenopiah8616]

Nice video

[@ToniGrey]

aww thank you so much for watching

[@stephenopiah8616]

James Grey anytime! Are you on IG?

[@ToniGrey]

jamesgreyxx :)

[@pamela6209]

How many children are in a class roughly??

[@ToniGrey]

Pamela Erm it really depends on the school. My experience was a max of 24 if I can remember correctly

[@mustafahussein9238]

You're lucky

[@johndeagle4389]

No unions. Great.

[@ToniGrey]

Yea but you make it work. Especially if you know what to expect.

[@imdifferent7294]

aLSO is there a large portion of black people there....

[@ToniGrey]

there is actually, you'll find a lot of English and American black folk there

[@TravelToTheWorldAaliyahtravel]

Welcome to my home country

[@realsuperchanchan]

Travel To The World I want to move there so bad and take my family

[@9797972865]

Travel To The World asalamualikum

[@ToniGrey]

you should, there will always be jobs back home :)

[@belindachimwayange1516]

I wish l had your jobs 😂😂

[@ToniGrey]

It might be possible for you to get a job like it also. Its never too late xx ( Sorry for the late reply)

[@johndeagle4389]

I shut the video off at 1:27.

[@ToniGrey]

Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately I didn't get as far on your page 😜

[@johndeagle4389]

@@ToniGrey I'm giving you a big thumb down.

[@ToniGrey]

@@johndeagle4389 that’s ok I appreciate the honesty. Have a great weekend x

[@ArielOLaban]

guys your accent is too thick , I am having a hard time to understand you

[@ToniGrey]

so sorry :( let me know if you have any questions.

[@vernita0216]

There is nothing wrong with you accent ladies... Accents are simply what they are! Thanks for the content!

[@delilahg4447]

I understand them completely, maybe because I'm English lol

[@hils1015]

Imagine if you were Irish or Scottish. I might understand that, but your accents are clear as day, but maybe it's because I'm a Londoner.

[@40EntrepreneurDrive]

I can understand inspite of the accent, but i was curious if it affected your employment opportunities or what if any issues popped up in the classroom because of it. Would you say that there is any "standard" english spoken there or is it a nonstandard expectation since its such a cosmopolitan city?