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MummyT

Sarah

@MummyT

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English °µÍø½ûÇø in Bahrain

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Registration: 10 September 2013

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Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
DebbieT1

Art supplies by DebbieT1

Does anyone know where I can purchase art supplies in Bahrain? Not stationary! I'm looking for an easil, paint brushes, canvases, acrylics, pastels etc.

Sarah

I've bought art materials from a few places: Al Anwar in Tubli (a discount store but has a reasonable range and had easels earlier this week - craft section at back of store) Day to Day (another discount store but has some art stuff there too! ... Read More

Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
C S Lewis

Home schooling by C S Lewis

Are there any home schoolers around? Recently moved from the UK.

Sarah

There are a lot of people homeschooling here. Some I know have told me about a Facebook group they have to arrange visits etc. If you PM me I can send you a link or 2, or alternatively search Homeschool Bahrain on FB and you should find the page ... Read More

Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
Slwarner80

Looking for locals friends- Female Only!! by Slwarner80

American woman looking for locals friends. Love my husband, but hanging with him 24/7 is getting old. Not looking for none sense, just females to hang and go out to the mall or for coffee.

Sarah

I'm up for a meet up. When and where?? S x Read More

Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
gunner757

Cultural Passport Bahrain - Where to get it ? by gunner757

Anyone has had their hands on the Cultural Passport issued by Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities ? http://s2.postimg.org/u23ilp19l/passport.jpg

Sarah

My son got his at the Bahrain National Museum, then we got one for me at Riffa fort (Saffron cafe). I would imagine that you can also get one at the Tourism office in Bab al Bahrain by the souq. Even if we don't do all 21 the passport itself ... Read More

Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
fahads1982

Living cost in Bahrain by fahads1982

How much is living cost in Manama, Bahrain? I've visited couple of websites got not enough information but I would like someone to answers me here who also lives in Bahrain? Monthly rent cost of Studio flat or Single room? Monthly food cost? ...

Sarah

I would suggest that you check out the pinned post Definitive Guide to Bahrain for New °µÍø½ûÇøs as this should answer most of your questions. Please come back to the forum with any questions which are not covered by this post. TTFN S Read More

Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
SG1980

Interview in Bahrain by SG1980

I will be flying up to Bahrain for an interview in Oct. Some questions hoping you guys can comment: 1. Would agents entertain me if I were to arrange for house viewing? My wife and I would like to have a sensing of the housing quality and overall ...

Sarah

When would you be planning on moving over here, and how old are your children? The British curriculum schools are operating waiting lists so it is worth looking at more than one (we looked at and applied to both The British School of Bahrain and St ... Read More

Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

Moving to Bahrain with kids by Priscilla

Hi, Moving abroad is an adventure for both parents and children: settling overseas is a challenge for each family member. How was the move to Bahrain for your kids? How did they manage to adapt to their new environment? Share with us ...

Sarah

I moved here in April to join my husband who had been here for 15 months before that. We delayed our move to wait until our son had a confirmed school place as we felt he would not deal well with multiple school moves. My son (7) has adapted well, ... Read More

Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
Slwarner80

GPS Navigation App by Slwarner80

What GPS Navigation apps does everyone use on here for getting around Bahrain?

Sarah

I am using Sygic as an offline map system. I download the maps I want before use. When you first install it you get all the features for a while, then there is a lifetime license you can get which wasn't too expensive (less than I would have ... Read More

Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
gkimani

Intro- Potential °µÍø½ûÇø to Bahrain from Kenya by gkimani

Hi guys, am currently in advanced discussions with a private company in Bahrain for a position in Manama. Am Kenyan n IT management expert with 15years of experience. Can anyone help with a general indicator of salary range expectation for a ...

Sarah

You might find this link to the British School of Bahrain fees page of use as an indication when considering the cost of schooling out here (different school have different fees!). The fees increase as the age of the child increases!! - ... Read More

Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
harisjavaid

Driving license for a pakistani by harisjavaid

I brought my international drivimg license from pakistan. Can i get a rental car on this. And ofcourse i ll need a Bahraini d.l, so what will be the process and will having license from my country will help in the process anyways? Thanks

Sarah

Ocfemjc According to the agent we are using you are able to use your UK driving license for a maximum of a year. BUT once I have a residency permit the law states that I need to go and get a Bahraini driving license. For a person who holds a UK ... Read More

Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
Fgplenty

Viability of a move to Bahrain ? by Fgplenty

I have a Skype interview with a company in Bahrain on Wednesday, and although I know the job suits me and am capable, I am not sure how politically stable the country is, and if the £70 k tax free salary, plus the usual benefits really is a ...

Sarah

You might want to have a look at the Definitive Guide for °µÍø½ûÇøs which gives a pretty good understanding of the types of costs out here. Bahrain is a friendly place and we are happy here. There are various areas of Bahrain where °µÍø½ûÇøs tend to ... Read More

Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
OL1

Obtaining a Bahraini driving license by OL1

Hi all, I am currently in the transition of moving to Bahrain from England. I have got a full UK driving license which I know is valid in the EU but I am unaware if I need to exchange it for a Bahraini driving license or not. If someone could ...

Sarah

Once you have your CPR you will need to go to the traffic office and get a Bahrain driving license. As I understand it the process (for those of us with UK licenses) is very straightforward and doesn't take long! Basic eye check pay the money ... Read More

Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
Sha27

Furniture by Sha27

Hi Does anyone know the best way (and cheapest) to furnish a home. I have found our home but now need furniture. Many thanks

Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
Jenniep

Visa - Help needed please! by Jenniep

Hi I am due to fly to Bahrain on 13th August to start work on 23rd. I have been asked by my new employer in Bahrain to apply for a visit visa, which they will then convert to work visa. I have just looked at the e-visa site - it says I need a ...

Sarah

Jennie, When I came out here to join my husband it was Heathrow checkin which was most worried. He was wanting proof that I could stay in Bahrain (I showed him a scan of my husband's Saudi iqama), then he asked if I could afford a return ... Read More

Sarah
MummyT replied to a thread
9 years ago
Helenanoah1825

Moving to Bahrain - schools by Helenanoah1825

We are moving to Bahrain in October and I need advice on how to enrol my 2 children into school there. We are looking at the British school of Bahrain ideally - but have heard there could be a waiting list and they will need to take an entrance ...

Sarah

HI, How old are your children? The 2 main British Curriculum schools which take children all the way through until they are 18 are British School of Bahrain ( admissions@thebsbh.com, ... Read More