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Post by ravenmn on Feb 15, 2013 12:58:24 GMT
Dear ALL: Regarding the schooling I've learned that there is a British school near Dhahran/Dammam but this is quite a way away from RT. I'm a little concerned of security also for driving the kids from RT to the school in Dhahran/Dammam. Any experiences of the school in RT? What are the facilities and general quality of the school? (only seen a few pics but not many to do with inside classrooms, gymnasium, pool, etc)... Would appreciate any remarks of experiences with the school or further insight.  Thanks. |
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Post by marcov on Feb 17, 2013 4:05:29 GMT
G'day
I have two daughters going to the Aramco schools (elementary and middle school). The schools are very good. I would not even consider having my children travelling three hours a day to go to a school in Dammam/Khobar.
marco
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Post by ravenmn on Feb 17, 2013 19:53:10 GMT
Hi Marco,
Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate your thoughts. I guess I have a little more confidence with you sharing your thoughts and a few PM's I've received. For now it will just be getting over there and finalising things.
Cheers again for the feedback.
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Post by waywood on Mar 22, 2013 14:33:06 GMT
Re the schooling: depends on the age of your children and whether you are already in the British system. There is a divergence between the Aramco education syllabus and the British one, particularly at the lower grades. We have recently moved our children to the British school and they commute on the bus each day. The bus service is excellent and it's an hour door to door. The road is scary but the bus drivers are well versed in how to deal with the vagaries of the Saudi driving mentality. There are no bus monitors on the buses down to the Dhahran Academy schools (on whose campus you'll find the British school) however. As I work at the same school, I am able to accompany my two which of course provides my piece of mind as they are young.
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Post by texas2rt on Apr 24, 2013 4:36:21 GMT
I have two children that just got excepted in the Aramco schools in 1st grade and 3rd grade. My question is that what are the choice of foreign languages will they have at this age level or will they?
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Post by mastei on Jun 5, 2013 16:23:19 GMT
Hi ravenmn
hi tried to PM you but the message did not go through, would you mind contact me? I would appreciate some feedback from your (and your family's) experience!
thanks!
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Post by gbhatia on Jun 7, 2013 7:41:43 GMT
Introductory Arabic is taught until grade 2. Second language instruction (French or Spanish) are taught starting in Grade 4 if I am not mistaken. Our daughter is in Grade 2 right now and is learning basic Arabic which is great (except that she's only been here a month and won't get it next year). I believe there are opportunities to learn languages outside of the class curriculum (summer programs etc) although we have not explored those option as of yet...
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Post by antemareundae on Aug 7, 2013 19:38:02 GMT
What is the time of commuting from RT to DH main office?
Is it better to use your own vehicle or the company buses are fine? (in terms of time saving)
What about the Aramco buses, are they comfortable enough to read while traveling or is everyone standing and pack like sardines?
Thanks. --Ante.
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Post by vpainter on Aug 7, 2013 21:48:39 GMT
In the 6th grade, the students take 1 trimester each of Arabic, Spanish and French. Then in Grades 7 - 9, they choose one they want to focus on.
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Post by waderand on Aug 8, 2013 4:13:45 GMT
Buses are new Mercedes tour buses. Very comfortable.
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Post by Curlysue on Sept 13, 2013 14:51:36 GMT
o everybody!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with confused newbies just like me!
My husband has got the job as an English teacher for Aramco ITC not directly but as a HAKA contractor. As he is not eligible to live in Aramco Compound, he is staying in Tamimi Compound in Ras Tanura. I will be joining him in November after the end of the probation period.
I wonder if I will be allowed to use the facilities of Aramco Compound (beauty salon, gym, swimming pool) on my own?
Thanks a lot for your help!
Regards,
Dar'ya
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Post by vpainter on Sept 15, 2013 7:11:04 GMT
No, you must be an Aramco employee or dependent to use the facilities. You could come in as a guest of someone living in the Aramco community, they will have to sign you in and accompany you.
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Post by antemareundae on Sept 15, 2013 22:22:22 GMT
where do you get internet in RT?
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Post by vpainter on Sept 16, 2013 2:38:37 GMT
Aramco has a home Internet service. DSL for about $45/month. There are 3G and 4G routers you can get from Mobily or STC. We have a 3G router from Mobily and it is 600SR every 6 months.
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Post by Curlysue on Sept 17, 2013 18:09:06 GMT
Thanks a lot, vpainter!
Coming to the compound as an "invited guest" is definitely an option.
Cheers!
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