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My husband and I are going to be moving to Mumbai in June as he has been offered a promotion to move there. We're still unsure of whether our kids should come with us or if they should stay here in England and go to bording school. Are there any decent international schools in Mumbai, or are public schools in India also worth while investigating?

I'm visiting Dehli for business next month and I'm wondering if it's worth hiring a car while I'm there, os is the traffic insane? I haven't heard too many great things about transport in India. What's the best way of getting around Delhi?

Property prices in Switzerland are varied – ranging from CHF 100,000 for a bachelor flat, to CHF 400,000 for a three-room apartment, and well over a million for a stand-alone family house. Price is affected by area, and good deals may be sought. The above from the page on Switzerland... though does not specify the city ... I can tell you that it certainly does not apply to Geneva!! Perhaps these prices would have applied some 10 years ago?!! How often are these pages updated is my question???? p.s.

Hi expat parents

Does anybody have any views on the Teddy Bear American Nursery in Abu Dhabi? There seems to be almost as many nurseries in Abu Dhabi as there are schools - are any of them all that different from one another? Any insight appreciated. Thanks!

hello, we plan to move lagos with 4 and 3 years children.can you tell me about schools and frunished appartmens in indians living area.

Is it fine for streaming? Skype (with video)? either? both?

Hey everyone, we're moving to Singapore in September with our two kids - age 12 and 6. We are looking for good schools to send them to. Any suggestions? Do they have to go to an international school in Singapore, or are the public schools good enough? Thanks!

I understand that all income is subject to taxation in Greece, but is disability for disabled military veterans considered income for this purpose? My husband and I are both disabled Army veterans and are looking to relocate to Greece to live out our remaining days. We are in our late 30s and have no immediate interest in seeking employment. Any tips? Thank you.

Hi all , Me and my wife are planing to go to Indonesia or Sri Lanka within the coming 2 weeks for a Baby Moon any recommendations for a good package ?

Hello Group.
Does anyone have a recent experience moving from the US to France
- applying for long term visa
- without work
- but planning to study? Y
our feedback is GREATLY appreciated!
Here is my case:
*Goal-move to France by Sept
*Need to apply for long term visa
*Difficulty finding a reputable Paris language school
*Secure an apartment address
*Bringing Henry (jack russell who will fit in just perfectly:)
*After visa application is submitted I must go to Chicago to meet with consulate (part of the process)

Hey everyone, I'm thinking of going to Thailand to work and generally just get a different cultural experience. Has anyone got any insights into the cost of living in Thailand? Just wondering if I'll be able to earn a decent living, and still save enough to travel around Southeast Asia a bit while I'm there.

Hi folks

Do any expat parents on this forum have kids at the ISS International School in Singapore? Word on the street is the school's "less stressful" than the top-tier international schools like UWCSEA or Tanglin Trust. Does that mean the standard's lower? And even if it does, is that a reason to avoid it, seeing as standards at schools in Singapore are pretty high anyway? Any insights welcome!

Hi, We're moving to Cairo in late August and are looking for a cheap shipper to ship(not door to door-that's too expensive)about 11 medium to large boxes(heavy books and ampliflier)(I'm a teacher and hubby is a musician)and a guitar in hard case from Memphis, Tennessee to Cairo or Alexandria, Egypt. We can do intramodal where we take and load and unload at the port or shipping station/company. We don't mind packing, loading, and lifting the boxes ourselves. I just thought I'd ask if anyone here knew of any good and inexpensive company.

Can I travel together with my family when I wish to move to qatar? What is the procedure to get family visa?

I've read differing opinions on whether expats can have their salaries deposited into a Libyan bank account and rather end up having to have it paid into a bank account back home. Does anyone have info on whether expats are able to open a bank account in Libya at this point in time?

Hi, My husband got a job offer. 12500 usd per month(45000 dirhams if i calculated well). One third of housing paid and 75%of school for each kid. We have two that are going to school and one that is baby. is that good enought salary for confortable living , renting 3 bedroom place in Khalidiya and save a bit? Jelena

Hi expat parents!

If any of you have kids at the Emirates International School (EIS) in Dubai or have friends with kids there - any horror stories to share? Have you met some brilliant teachers? How are your kids enjoying the school compared to school back home? Finding a school in the UAE seems like a total minefield!

We are writing a guide to Schools in Singapore and are after reviews from parents who have their children at the Stamford American International School. How does the school compare to other American Schools in Sinapore? What are the facilities like, is the teaching of a high standard, what about extra-curricular activities and the atmosphere at the school. Does the school cater for children with SEN? Many thanks, 

Hey, I was wondering if women in Qatar have to wear an abaya in public. Thinking of taking up a nursing job in Doha but I'm concerned about my rights as a woman and what is expected of me when out in public? Is it as strict as Saudi Arabia where women have to cover up?

Calling expat parents!

Have you have good or bad experiences with either Dubai College or Dubai British School? We're looking for any information that could help other expat parents decide between schools in Dubai. Many thanks!

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Are there any expats parents with kids at Bradenton Preparatory Academy in Dubai? What are the standards like in comparison with the school of the same name in Florida? Are they able to hold up high standards despite being such a small school? Any comments welcome. Thanks!

I am visiting Abu Dhabi soon and I need to get a sense of what I should pack. I know I need to be mindful and not wear anything too revealing/short but should I also wear more muted colors? How short is short in terms of skirts? I have a job interview so would like to also get a sense of what's appropriate to wear. Should I stick to jacket and pants or can I do a knee length skirt and jacket? Any guidance is appreciated! Thanks so much!

Hi Everyone, I am an IT professional, i have been offered a job in Ras Lanuf in the oil and gas industry. I was wondering if anyone can give me the real time feedback on the situation out there. Have a few questions please add to the answers if you feel that i missed on something... 1) How good is the security situation for expats working in remote areas and the local's behaviour towards them? 2) Are there any Health & Safety issues working in the oil refineries?

I have got a new job offer in Abu Dhabi with a basic salary: 8500 AED including accomodation (provided by company), yearly Air ticket, 30 days paid leave yearly, life insurance and medical treatment plus monthly transporation allowance. Currently, I am working in Saudi Arabia and my salary is 6000 SR plus Accomodation, food and transportation (provided by company. I am saving arround 5000 Sr on monthly basis. Is it possible to save the same amount in Abu Dhabi as per the above mentioned offer?? Awiting for your feedback!!! Thank you in advance for the assistance.

My husband has been offered a job in Jakarta. I'm a bit reluctant to go, as I've never lived in Asia and the culture is so different to what I'm used to. One thing that might be a positive is that his salary offered seems pretty good and I've heard that Indonesia is pretty cheap so we'll be able to save quite a bit of money. Is this true? Anyone got any insights into what things cost in Indonesia?