Could someone give me some up to date information regarding the tax situation in Singapore. I read recently that the children's education allowance is now taxed. Does that only apply only to a job where you get cash for education or pertain to teachers that have it included as a package as well? Could a family of four live off one income if the education is included?
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My husband has been offered a job in the tertiary sector in Dubai and we are likely to move there in Jan 2013. From a teachers perspective can anyone recommend any good k-12 schools for my 7 and 10 year old.(British curriculum) There seems to be waiting lists everywhere so it would be nice to know also if there is a chance of getting into any. Is it better to go and knock on their doors in January(seems risky) or stay in Australia until a spot becomes available? Any advice would be great.

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does anybody working at Changchun or have had recent experience of the school have any thoughts to share. I have read some very mixed reviews.
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Thanks Flossy Moo we have done a bit of research and came up with the same conclusion. The pm seems to be blocked. We are waiting for confirmation from the school and then hopefully start looking into it seriously. Is there any way we can contact you if we need more advice?
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My husband has now been offered a job at the the new International school of Vietnam, in Hanoi,which will be opening in September. As mentioned earlier we have 2 primary/elementary aged children. Our biggest concern is the travel time to get from the popular living areas- say Westlake to the campus. I have been advised that it will be a 40 minute taxi ride each way. It sounds pretty stressful with 2 kids. Does anybody living in Hanoi have a similar journey to school? Can anybody recommend any good areas to live, which are closer?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks flossy moo. Just wondering how you do get any savings out of Vietnam? Also can you have it put automatically into an Australian bank account? Sorry just a bit confused.
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Thank-you for both postings. Unfortunately only my husband will be able to work in a school. I was thinking of doing some ESL work, but not sure if spouses are legally allowed to work. I had heard that it gets very cold there by a friend who visited in Jan. We will see how the job fair goes, time will tell.

Hi,
my husband is looking at a job in Hanoi. We are a family with 2 primary school children. We were wondering if anybody could give us an idea of the salary needed to survive for 4 people. Cash for accommodation is paid by the school ($12000 ) and education. We are not expecting an extravagant lifestyle but would like to do a bit of travel while we are there. Also does anybody knows what tax is paid by Aussies, it seems to be 35%.
Any info would be great.