I'm still undergoing interviews, shortlisted, exchanging emails, going back and forth with my prospective employer in Dubai and the causes of the delays are understandable and I'm willing to wait. The only problem I'm worrying about is that my 5 year old should start school in September.

I don't mind waiting if this will go through but I'm worried that we won't find her a place in school or that they won't let her go in a few months after the school year starts...

I did not see any mention about French school places availability, I followed the link in one of the previous threads to the gov. website that lists all private schools in the area and I think we'll be looking at the Lycee Francais or the Lycee Libanais Francophone privee. Can anybody tell me if schools usually accept late entrance? and that's if they have places available...

We're thinking of French schools because my daughter speaks 3 languages; Arabic, French and English. I think that by going to a French school she'll keep her French, speak English with friends and neighbors (I suppose the majority of ppl living down there speak English - more than French), and we'll try to take care of the Arabic/Lebanese part at home.

Any other French school recommendations while we're at it?

thanks a bunch!