Boolander
English expat in Ethiopia
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3
About me
English
Lives in Addis Ababa
Registration: 30 June 2012
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My expat journey
Ethiopia
England
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International english schools in addis by Sousoudodi
Hi, Can anybody advice regarding international english schools in addis? we are planning to move soon and I have two kids (3 and 7 years) and I wonder regarding the education level there. I have no clue regarding the life style in Ethiopia and ...
The only international English school in Addis that I know of is Stanford. By English, meaning offers English qualifications (although its currently being run by an american I know it has some British teaching staff). What I've heard about it ... Read More
Work permit for diplomat spouses? by camillabuch
Hello everyone, My husband might get posted to Addis next summer as a diplomat, but we are not certain whether I am allowed to work or not. I have worked 12 years in Africa independently of my husband, mainly in the field of health promotion, ...
I believe that it is not as simple as not being allowed. Here's my understadning of it. If you travel as the spouse or partner of a diplomat then you cannot obtain a work permit after arriving here, and legally you are not allowed to engage in ... Read More
Volunteer works for expat spouses by suave
Many spouses of expatriates in many countries are not allowed to have paid jobs in the host countries due to their visa status or regulations. However, many of these people possess an invaluable professional qualification and experiences. As a ...
The Ethiopian Education Foundation (EEF) supports young people from poor families (or with no family) who are academically gifted to remain in school through secondary school and pre-college. About 70 of the kids live in a hostel in Mari area of ... Read More