Our Mission
SabisCareers exists for one reason: to help international teachers make confident, informed decisions about teaching careers in the Middle East. We provide the salary data, visa guidance, school reviews, and career resources that recruitment agencies won’t give you for free.
Every guide on this site is written or reviewed by educators who have actually lived and worked in the GCC. We don’t publish generic advice — we publish first-hand experience backed by verified data.
Why Trust SabisCareers?
The international teaching job market in the Middle East is worth over $10 billion, yet reliable information is scattered across forums, outdated blogs, and biased recruiter websites. We saw the gap and built the resource we wished existed when we first moved abroad to teach.
- First-hand experience: Our editorial team has collectively spent 30+ years teaching in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain
- Verified salary data: We survey teachers annually and cross-reference with recruitment agencies, school HR departments, and public records
- No paid placements: School reviews and rankings are editorial decisions — schools cannot pay for favorable coverage
- Regular updates: All salary data and visa requirements are reviewed quarterly and updated when regulations change
- Transparent methodology: We publish our Editorial Policy and Fact-Checking Process so you can judge our standards for yourself
What We Cover
SabisCareers covers 9 core topic areas across 6 GCC countries:
- Country Guides — In-depth profiles of teaching in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain
- Salary Data — Tax-free salary ranges by country, role, and school type with savings calculators
- Qualifications — What certifications you need (QTS, PGCE, TEFL) and how to get them
- School Networks — Profiles and reviews of SABIS, GEMS, Taaleem, and other major school groups
- TEFL/TESOL — Course comparisons and reviews for aspiring English language teachers
- Visa & Relocation — Step-by-step visa processes, housing guides, and cost-of-living data
- Teaching Roles — What to expect as a homeroom teacher, SEN specialist, or school leader
- Career Resources — CV templates, interview prep, and recruitment agency reviews
- School Comparisons — Honest, data-driven comparisons to help you choose the right school
Our Editorial Team
Our team is displayed below. Every team member has verified teaching experience in the Middle East. To learn more about any team member, click their profile to see their published articles and credentials.
Contact Us
Have a question, correction, or suggestion? We welcome feedback from the international teaching community. Reach us at our Contact page.
For editorial corrections, please see our Corrections Policy.
