Educational experts across the Middle East are placing increasing importance on effective communication in the classrooms, says senior academic at the British University in Dubai, the region’s leading post-graduate university. Many educational associations have been reviewing the importance of encouraging proficiency in academic writing, especially with higher educational courses where non-native English language speaking students [...]
A large number of students applying to UAE universities fail to meet English language proficiency requirements set down by the institutions. Zayed University (ZU) officials say about 80 per cent of applicants fail to meet its language requirements.
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If you’re thinking of teaching in the UAE, this link to the FAQ page on the on the UAE blog is as good a place as ever to start:
What are my chances of getting a job in the UAE?What documentation do I need to enter the UAE?What should I consider if I want to do a [...]
Here’s a list of recent articles over on the UAE Blog, a proud part of the ELT World Collective:
Stunning Vision: A Refreshing Look at UAE Tourism
A Souk and the Largest Store in the UAE Together
Dubai Amongst Most Expensive For Expatriates
Dubai: Burj Al Arab
UAE Area Guide, Part 8 of 8 – Umm al-Quwain
Does your School Have [...]
Here’s a list of recent articles over on the UAE Blog:
Stunning Vision: A Refreshing Look at UAE Tourism
A Souk and the Largest Store in the UAE Together
Dubai Amongst Most Expensive For Expatriates
Dubai: Burj Al Arab
UAE Area Guide, Part 8 of 8 – Umm al-Quwain
Does your School Have an Expatriate Pay Philosophy?
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Here are a selection of the latest stories from the Education Guardian:
UAE college teacher wins innovation award for English course
A “ground breaking” vocabulary course for female students in the United Arab Emirates was named the winner of the new international category of this year’s British Council English language teaching innovation awards.
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Way back in September of last year, Das Sheikh started up a lively thread over on the UAE forum: 20 reasons not to live in Dubai. From shopping, to nightlife and dangerous driving, the thread covered some interesting aspects of life in Dubai, and at the time caused some heated debate. As this post [...]
A worrying trend or a chance for good jobs in the future?
The American system of higher education has long been the envy of the world. It is now becoming an important export as more universities take their programs overseas, according to the New York Times.
‘In a kind of educational gold rush, American universities are competing to set up outposts in [...]
Thanks once again to the fabulous Mishmumkin, who posted this account of finding jobs over on the United Arab Emirates forum:
Finding jobs in the UAEI’ve come across a lot of questions from CELTA and cert TESOL holders seeking work in the UAE. The UAE is no longer an undesirable country in which to work. Gone [...]
Das Sheikh has started up a lively thread over on the UAE forum: 20 reasons not to live in Dubai. From shopping, to nightlife and dangerous driving, the thread covers some interesting aspects of life in Dubai, and has caused some heated debate.
Take a look at the UAE forum and sign up to leave your [...]
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