Moving to Hurghada

[jujey]

Salam All,
I was wondering if anyone can help me on information about Hurghada, I have been here for about 1 month, and will be continue living here. I have many questions and hope someone can help me. I have 4 kids, we put them in rajac school, but i really don't feel good about this school for some reason, and want some inside information about them. Also I am looking for a maid to come to my house on a daily basis, just to clean (not cook), and at times look after the kids. Is there any maid agencies here that can help me find a trustworthy maid? I also am looking for a all woman's gym that has body bump classes, cycling, etc. anyone have info on where there is a good woman's gym? I also want to register my kids in karate, swimming, ballet, arts and crafts, or anything to keep them occupied. Also I am looking for a good Quran teacher for them to come to the house a couple of times a week. And an arabic teacher for myself.

Is there anyone here in hurghada from north america that has kids that want to get together? I am from canada, and my kids ages are 8,7,3,1.

I have so many more questions, I just want to know in the ins and outs of hurghada. I need a good pedatrician, and a gyno for myself.

how about good stores for cooking utensils?

is there a classified newspaper here?

Thanks, and hope to hear from someone soon!

[Mamamona]

Hi, I don't think I can help with Rajac because we might be switching there this year, so no experience there yet but I wanted to say Hello and Welcome. I've lived in Hurghada 5-6 years now and in Egypt for 7. I'm Egyptian by heritage but I was born and raised in the states. I've heard of 2 women only gyms here, one at the promenade and one near la perla. I was hoping to start going once the kids start school so I have 2 numbers, Oksana at Smart gym (near la perla) 012 239 0299 and Lina at Kotta Center at the promenade, 010 957 1528. I don't know any maids or agencies but if you see someone around where you live that has one that comes and goes maybe find out if she has time? I live near Rajac, where are you at? I know that Rajac has swimming lessons yr round my kids just learned to swim there this summer. I've heard there's ballet at the Kotta Center too. My kids are 11, 9, 7 and almost 5 you can message me on yahoo or msn, I'm mom2dawood@yahoo if you want. Oh yea the new mall that opened has a spinneys and they have some nice kitchen stuff, AbuAshara Family Market does too. Hope any of this helps. I happened upon your post and this site just now while searching for info on Rajac but no luck. Take care and Good luck. Salam
Mona

Originally Posted by jujey

Salam All,
I was wondering if anyone can help me on information about Hurghada, I have been here for about 1 month, and will be continue living here. I have many questions and hope someone can help me. I have 4 kids, we put them in rajac school, but i really don't feel good about this school for some reason, and want some inside information about them. Also I am looking for a maid to come to my house on a daily basis, just to clean (not cook), and at times look after the kids. Is there any maid agencies here that can help me find a trustworthy maid? I also am looking for a all woman's gym that has body bump classes, cycling, etc. anyone have info on where there is a good woman's gym? I also want to register my kids in karate, swimming, ballet, arts and crafts, or anything to keep them occupied. Also I am looking for a good Quran teacher for them to come to the house a couple of times a week. And an arabic teacher for myself.

Is there anyone here in hurghada from north america that has kids that want to get together? I am from canada, and my kids ages are 8,7,3,1.

I have so many more questions, I just want to know in the ins and outs of hurghada. I need a good pedatrician, and a gyno for myself.

how about good stores for cooking utensils?

is there a classified newspaper here?

Thanks, and hope to hear from someone soon!

[mamasue]

Jujey....
The only things I've heard abour Rajac have been bad....
An English expat friend of mine put her 2 kids there... they were 9 and 12....
She paid a year in advance... and was told she had the correct documents for the kids to be there (Not sure of the details!)

So she bought books, uniforms etc...after 2 months at the school the principal sent a letter to my friend telling her their papers weren't correct and unless they got the correct papers by the end of the week, the kids wouldn't be allowed to attend.
Because my friend had no residency visa.... just a yearly tourist visa, she couldn't get the correct papers.
The school excluded the kids... and the money was never refunded.

Also.... the teachers were changing every few days.... she was unhappy with the teaching before she had any paperwork problems!!

This was a couple of years ago, when the school was just getting established.... I don't know if it's improved now!!

The only other schools I know of are El Gouna.... expensive but very good...
Also.... St Josephs.... not sure if they teach in English!

I left Hurghada at the end of 2006... I wish there was a ladies only gym when I was there!!!

[jujey]

Salam ladies,

thanks for the info. would love to hear from u. Mamamona, i pm'd u and sent u an email to ur yahoo account. check it out.

take care

[Sunflower123]

Hi there

Did you manage to find a good maid?? I work for someone who has a very good maid, who might need extra work. I recently moved to Hurghada and am working as a private Primary school teacher for 2 children. They also went to Rajac School. Are the children getting on well now at Rajac?? I still have to put my own son into school here in Hurghada, and am finding it difficult to find a good school. Have heard mixed reviews about Rajac. Would like to put him in El Gouna School, but a bit too expensive for me at the moment. Have heard that Geel El Said is good, but the lessons are in Arabic and English. Would be nice to hear how you are getting on.

[micki moo]

Hi

Just read this thread about schools etc in Hurgarda. I googled until my fingers hurt and could only find El Gouna school in that area. The school you guys are reffering to Rajac I cannot find any info on would someone mind telling me a bit about it. I am hoping for my daughter to go to El Gouna next year but worry they may not have a place when I finally register her there after getting all my paperwork together. Just wondering do I have another choice of school in the area?

Many thanks

Originally Posted by Sunflower123

Hi there

Did you manage to find a good maid?? I work for someone who has a very good maid, who might need extra work. I recently moved to Hurghada and am working as a private Primary school teacher for 2 children. They also went to Rajac School. Are the children getting on well now at Rajac?? I still have to put my own son into school here in Hurghada, and am finding it difficult to find a good school. Have heard mixed reviews about Rajac. Would like to put him in El Gouna School, but a bit too expensive for me at the moment. Have heard that Geel El Said is good, but the lessons are in Arabic and English. Would be nice to hear how you are getting on.

[Sunflower123]

Hi Micki

The schools that are available are Rajac School, Sunrise School, Geel El Said, St. Josephs. You are not able to get any information about them on the internet. I can tell you that Rajac School and Geel El Said follow the Egyptian system and not the English system. Rajac School only has English and Maths taught in English, and not by English teachers. The rest of the lessons are taught in Arabic. El Gouna School is the only school where the British Cirriculum is taught and by English staff. I have had exactly the same problem with my son who is almost 14. There are a lot of British schools in Cairo, but not in Hurghada. I personally will send my son to Geel El Said and teach him from home. Hope this helps.

[micki moo]

Hi Sunflower,

Thanks, I have searched and searched, thought I was going mad when I read the thread regarding other schools.

I really do want to sent my daughter to El Gouna the fees are the fees would love them to be cheaper but?????

The problem I have is I am unable to come to Cairo until Jan to sort out paperwork, I then still will not be able to get to Hurgarda, so it will be a case of flying directly to Hurgarda in April for my daughter to take the entry exam, which I'm hoping will not be to late. I understand that they may not have places. Having thought about it I would also (if unable to get into El Gouna) home school, or should I say pay privately for her to be home schooled, can I ask a silly question, can you explain about Geel El Said, are all lessons in arabic?

Thanks sunflower, sorry to ask so many questions but having a 13 year old and worrying so much about education.

Micki

Originally Posted by Sunflower123

Hi Micki

The schools that are available are Rajac School, Sunrise School, Geel El Said, St. Josephs. You are not able to get any information about them on the internet. I can tell you that Rajac School and Geel El Said follow the Egyptian system and not the English system. Rajac School only has English and Maths taught in English, and not by English teachers. The rest of the lessons are taught in Arabic. El Gouna School is the only school where the British Cirriculum is taught and by English staff. I have had exactly the same problem with my son who is almost 14. There are a lot of British schools in Cairo, but not in Hurghada. I personally will send my son to Geel El Said and teach him from home. Hope this helps.

[Mamamona]

Hi Everyone,

My kids go to St. Joseph's and they take all classes in English except for Arabic of course, Religion (they have separate Islam and Christian classes) and starting from 4th grade social studies is in Arabic.

El Gouna is definately the best but out of our price range. The first year we were here my kids went to Geel el Saed and it ssuuuuuuuuucckkkked.. It was really ...ghetto.St Joe's was the next best thing we could afford. Rajac wasn't open yet but I don't have experience with them so I'm no help there.

[micki moo]

Hi

What age does St Joseph go up to?

Thanks

Micki

Originally Posted by Mamamona

Hi Everyone,

My kids go to St. Joseph's and they take all classes in English except for Arabic of course, Religion (they have separate Islam and Christian classes) and starting from 4th grade social studies is in Arabic.

El Gouna is definately the best but out of our price range. The first year we were here my kids went to Geel el Saed and it ssuuuuuuuuucckkkked.. It was really ...ghetto.St Joe's was the next best thing we could afford. Rajac wasn't open yet but I don't have experience with them so I'm no help there.