Looking at moving to Dubai with young family

[Fearns]

Hi all,

I am looking at moving there soon, just waiting on the offer but first I would like to know how much it costs for schooling. My children will be 4 and 5 years old. My wife is looking for a job there also, she is a team leader for a big insurance company dealing in the health and life side if anyone can help also. Are there pre-schools etc or daycares for the young ones, if so what are their costs?

Thanks Trent

[sgilli3]

Schooling is very expensive (housing and schooling are the 2 big ones here)

I always suggest a min of 40,000 dhs per child.
For the ages of yours possibly 30,000 dhs each, but that doesnt include uniforms (or bus transport if needed)

Nurseries are also expensive, and I would think you would need to allow 10 -14,000 dhs each.

[sgilli3]

sorry, Elphaba may be able to help with question in regards to insurance.
Elphaba may be logged on a little later on..

[Fearns]

Thanks for that. What age do they start school there also?

[sgilli3]

It depends on what curriculum you choose to go with. (eg : US or British)

This may not be exact, but will give you an idea though

0-4 UK- Preschool
4-5 UK- Reception
5-6 UK- KS1
6-7 UK- KS1
7-8 UK- KS2 etc


4-5 US-PreK
5-6 US Kindergarton
6-7 US grade 1

Where are you coming from?

[Fearns]

New Zealand

[sgilli3]

Im not sure how NZ system works, but Im from OZ, and the US system is closest to OZ age wise (for most states of OZ)

We had 4-5 Preschool
4-5 Prep/Kindergarton
5-6 grade 1

Most of British schools take them from 3.
Some nurserys do Reception and KS1 also

[Elphaba]

There are several international insurance companies with offices in Dubai and your wife may wish to contact them regarding positions. Probably best to sort out childcare first, so let me know when she is ready and I can let you have some info.


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[Fearns]

Thanks for that, will let you know after my interview in Dubai.