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kiddosolomon:
You guys should stop creating appointment when you are not ready or have admission yet. This is how you all are creating problems for those who have admission already and ready to start studies. Now they are suffering long queue of appointment. What is the need of doing that. Wait till you get admission and book appointment. Nigerians!!

You are very rude and quick to react. If you were patient enough and scrolled down a bit, you would have read where someone answered me already. I asked that question because I saw on YouTube where someone advised that it should be done like that.
Be tactful in all your dealings. Peace!

Vanjori:
you can send a message to venetafranklin@gmail.com

Thank you so much. I have emailed you.

Timshin:
Which consulate is this exactly. Because I had my own interview at the Lagos embassy yesterday morning, August 20th, and my visa was issued this morning August 21st, on my caec portal. Exactly 24hrs after my interview. Infact I was called to come and collect my passport today.

Hello. Congratulations on your scholarship and Visa. Please I am on the verge of submitting my applications for PhD. I have written my Personal statement and Statement of Purpose for one of the schools and I will need your help reviewing them. That is if you don't mind. Can I email you?

You are earning 30k as a teacher? This is very strange and sad. What is your qualification?

Hardeybohwarley:
You're right, I recently tendered my resignation to my school management. Can't imagine earning 30k per month and only collecting 20k as 10k goes for contribution.

The reason many are still there, is because they don't have options.

If someone is ready to support some male teachers, many would have dropped teaching to learn one skill or the other.

GraduatesGrant:
Hi everyone,

It’s been a while since I visited this thread.

Auckland is quite a busy place—I used to think Lagos was hectic until I arrived here. Lol.

If you're applying for a PhD, you need to be strategic and ensure your research interests align with New Zealand’s future goals.

If you're considering the master's route—which I personally find expensive—I’d recommend looking into a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma. It’s more affordable, allows you to bring your partner, and grants you a three-year post-study work visa upon completion. Most PG diplomas cost about half the price of a master’s degree here in NZ.

Also, if you have a family and the financial capacity to support them, you can apply for your visa along with them—whether you're coming for a master's or a PhD. There's no law stating that only PhD students can bring dependents. However, you need to be very thorough with your application, especially your proof of funds and your statement of purpose.

Lastly, I’m happy to assist anyone seeking information about the admission process or visa application.

Please note: I will never ask you for money for any assistance.

My support will come in the form of guidance—not doing the work for you. Lol.

Wishing everyone aspiring to come to NZ all the best on your relocation journey.

Ngā mihi.

Thank you so much for this. It feels great hearing from someone who has passed through this hurdle. I started my application yesterday and I will need your guidance. Please how do I contact you?

My friend sent an email with indicative proposal an CV attached.

completed:
Please how do I get a thesis supervisor in New Zealand? Do I email them only or email with proposal. Thanks 🙏 for your reply

Okay I didn't know she used the wrong link. However, the waiting time on the new portal shows 2 to 8 weeks now.

pineapplejuice:
No, this link is supposed to be for Category A students, people have just been sharing it saying you can get an appointment through it. It says clearly in the email that you are to bring he documents requested on the consular services portal. You're supposed to use this link after you've booked on the portal, had your documents verified and been told to book an appointment. They havent started attending to Category B on the portal at all. They link your application to the application on the consular services portal right there during the interview. If you go with an appointment from thr link, you'll be told you've booked under the wrong Category, it has happened to people already. The waiting list from the old portal is still valid.

Unfortunately, I do not have an answer to your question. But if I were you, I will gather the right documents, prepare for my written test and honour the 11th of August invitation. Afterall, what will it cost you?
On a side note, I have discovered that booking in the new portal now gets closer appointment than in time past. I think that the embassy is trying to correct the long waiting time.

Opemiposi89:
Good afternoon my seniors
Please i have a few questions and i would appreciate if anyone can help me with them.i am new here thank you
I got and admission from university of Hochshule Bremen on the 17th of July 2025 and i tried booking and appointment date on the 19th of July using this website https://service2.diplo.de/rktermin/extern/appointment_showMonth.do?locationCode=lago&realmId=1298&categoryId=3101&dateStr=19.08.2025 and when applying i did a mistake with my email but on the website my appointment date is not the 11th of next month but after sending them email to rectify the mistake and confirm if the appointment is valid under the appointment number
I got a mail saying there is no appointment on their website for that appointment number,few days later i got the mail that was sent to that previous wrong email which is ---The Federal Foreign Office’s appointment management system---


Dear Aminat Oladimeji,

You have booked the following appointment to apply for a Student visa at the German mission abroad in Lagos:
on 11.08.2025 at 07:30.

Your appointment number is 24040872.

Please print out this confirmation and make sure to bring it with you to your appointment as this is the only way to gain access.

You are required to present all original documents requested through the Consular Services Portal as well as a prepaid courier service envelope.

You cannot change or correct your information in the booking. If the information you have provided is not correct, then you must first cancel the appointment and then schedule a new one. Please also cancel your appointment if you no longer require or are unable to attend it. This will help to make the waiting time for everyone as short as possible.

Please use this link to cancel the appointment.

Kind regards,
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany
in Lagos
So my question is with this now,do I have an appointment for 11th of August or there is no appointment and i have to book another one through the new portal.thank you

Hello. Were you able to book without your admission letter and blocked account?

Mallamai:
Someone booked today for a visa appointment and admission letter and blocked account was optional. I tried to book now but I need to submit admission letter and blocked account. What am I doing differently?

Thank you for your response. Has anyone here applied successfully using the New portal without getting an admission?

Optim56:
I'm not too sure about this, because in the new csp, you have to submit admission letter before you can even submit to be added to waiting list for appointment. If you want it to go fast, you have to be applying for PhD, have scholarship or proficient in german. Unless, there's another system I'm not aware of. If anyone knows such system, please share 🙏🏽

Thank you. I have some clarifications about the online application. I would like to connect withyou if you don't mind. Please may I kindly have your email.

gosarumese:
Yes, can book an appointment without getting admission yet and today is the right time to book appointment. earlier is better.

Hello everyone. I intend applying to some schools in Germany next year for the winter semester. I have read through some of the pages and I saw that it takes a while to get visa appointment.
My question is, can I book a visa appointment now even without applying for schools? If not, when is the right time for me to book?

Yampotatocarrot:
Thanks for this, I really appreciate. Will check it out and ask more questions where necessary.

What about the class size limit?

Thanks again

I am not sure about the class size but it can take 100.

Yampotatocarrot:
Good day, please for this, do you need to be online at the same time as your students? Also, does it have a class size limit?

Thanks

No you don't. You can just send in activities for them to do. However, Google has recently launched the integration of Google Classroom and Google Meet. So you can do real time lessons with your students. That is Video lesson.
This is what I am currently using. Very Good if you have good network provider and if your students Mute their Mics while a lesson is going on.

Bifrost:
What about Zoom? That is a more suitable tech enabled way to administer classes remotely.

The person asked a question about Google Classroom not Zoom.
Both Zoom and Google Classroom are very useful. Both apps are structured differently. If you want to schedule video classes, then Zoom it is.

gargoyle:
Please, how does it work?

Go to play store and download Google Classroom.
Ensure that you and your student have existing Gmails. After you are done with the download, you will see an icon for creating class. You create a class and name it whatever you want, depending on what you want to use the class for. Eg: I named one of my classes Year 7 Gold History.
Proceed to a place written people, click on the + sign there to add your student.
After you are done adding your student, go through the classroom and study it.
You can send in work,Quiz etc there.

Chukzpd:
A male teacher needed for physics, mathematics and computer
Qualification:
B. Ed
At least 1 year experience
Salary is attractive
Name of shool: Rengent secondary school abuja
A British school
There is accommodation too
Send CV, cover letter, degree cert, means of identification, wassce result and NYSC discharge to johnsinia201@hotmail.co.uk

It is not real. They even misspellt the name of the school.

Lauryn41:
Mike hasn't won HOH yet

Not even be pity or election

Athlete that cannot win arena games

Is that one an athlete

He's only in the highlight when he's screaming "jokes" like a deranged human being

Chai ! There is no difference between you and Threebear.

egaji83:
Please can anybody help.... How can I get the certification of IGSCE? Please its urgent... Its a requirement for a job... Please any help... Send it here or to my WhatsApp 08064564628. Thanks in anticipation.

Go to CIAE Website. Click on Professional training. You will see subjects and duration of training. Proceed from there. It is either Face-to-Face which is two days or Online- 3 Months.

udi2111:
Hello house, I need advice. I'm planning to start a pgde program at NTI, can I use the PGDE obtained from NTI to apply for a master's in education at any federal or state university. Your answers are welcomed.

Yes you can. I used mine to apply.

Rafaelbeulah:
please where is NTI offfice in Abuja?

It is in Karu. If you are going towards Nyanya stop before the bridge and take a bike to Nti office.

Colourich:
Sorry for the late reply, you can't write TRCN with your certificate, you need b.ed or bsc.ed.

Since He studied a Non-education course, He just needs to do PGDE before he is allowed to write TRCN examination.

Colourich:
As in Nti better than Trcn?

NTI is a school that awards Post graduate Diploma in Education for those without B.ed while TRCN is just Nigerian teachers membership awarding body that recognises you as a teacher. They serve different purposes thus no need of comparing both. Infact if you have no B.ed nor PGDE for those that majored in Non- education courses, you won't be registered by TRCN.

Bomgirl:
I did mine at Karu. It went smoothly. Lots of interruptions from men in uniform, but I finally got mine and left around 2pm. I was 153 when I got there around 9am.

Please where in Karu?

Colourich:
Thanks dear. I appreciate. Have you written the exam before? I kinda have a cold feet in regards to these exams. The TRCN qualifying exam was not all that easy.

No exam is required for CIE certificate. Just 2 days training if you register for face-To-face or 5weeks for Online training.

CIE training is not down once a Year. Secondly, what is the essence of paying consultancy fee when,the information one needs is on CIE website? Finally, CIE online training is not 65Pounds except it is for the Self Study training. Tutor-led training is 150Pounds. The second group of CIE online-training is currently On. The last batch for 2018 will kick start November.

endtime1:
see this
International General CertificateSecondary Examination: IGCSE, an exam offered by the University of Cambridge; CIE: Cambridge International Examination No requirements needed. On IGCSE, note that CIE training for some subjects has started. Some would end in March 2018. These CIE trainings are done once in a year. So, the earlier one starts, the better. The ones you do at your own pace have deadlines. The only difference is that you won't have to be at a particular venue to attend a training as it is for all face to face training. Online training are done at your pace but within a specified duration. You could chat with me on WhatsApp 07061963030. Our consultancy fee is N5,000. This is aside the fee university of Cambridge charges for each certification. There are different types of training so their prices vary. You may start today if you pay the consultancy fee of N5,000 to: Bank: Zenith Bank Plc A/C Name: KingsQ Tutors Academy Ltd A/C Number: 1015439810 Don't forget that it is a window opened by the University of Cambridge. It is open only once in a year. If you start late, you may have to do it in 2019. Some of the training have started already. Courses that are subject based, some of them, the accreditation cost is £65, others are less. 5, Association Avenue, Shangisha, Off CMD Road, Ketu Bus Stop, Ketu, Lagos We open: Monday to Friday, 6-7pm, Saturday, 10am to 4pm, public holidays 10am to 7pm.

Two options: first, to become a certified Cambridge Examination Officer, it will cost u only d consultancy fee of N5,000. Second, to be certified in any subject, it is consultancy fee of N5,000 plus £65. 

Also, you can be certified in more than one subject or area but with separate payment for each of them...consultancy fee is paid only once. You would need a laptop with internet, or go to a cyber café to start the online course.

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IGCSE certificate is given by CIE. Getting the certificate now is pretty easy now unlike before. There is Face-To-Face and Online training. The Face to Face is 2 days and fixed by British Council. The Online training is 5Weeks. The trainee is expected to spend at least 3hours per week,working with a Tutor and other people. The Cost is 150Pounds. Please Google CIE Professional Development. I believe you will get more information.



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The RA International School (RAIS) is located in Nigeria LNG Residential Area Bonny Island, which houses both the school staff and families working for NLNG. The school runs a broad-based curriculum, following the English Curriculum for Mathematics, Literacy and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for other subjects with local (Nigerian) content included.

We are seeking to recruit experienced, exceptional and internationally- minded individuals with ability to manage multi-cultural teams, using an inclusive multi-disciplinary approach. The position below is vacant:

Job Title:
Speech and Language Teacher
French Language Teacher

Location: Bonny Island, Rivers

Job Objectives
To identify children with Speech, Language and Communication delays / disorders and to provide support for these needs, thus ensuring that all children in RAIS School reach their full potentials.
To offer training to service users including: parents; teachers; LSAs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Identify communication delays/disorders through formal and/or informal assessment to enable appropriate intervention. Reliably interpret the results from assessment findings. Devise, deliver and review relevant and appropriate therapeutic programmes.
Deliver the4-apy in a number of settings: individual, group and classroom.
Write and maintain confidential client case notes; reports and therapy summaries to the recognised standards of the Soil’s regulating body i.e. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
Manage the case load effectively to allow optimum therapeutic time for each child i.e. prioritizing needs, developing care aims, managing a waiting list, discharging when appropriate, thus ensuring sufficient progress for all children.
Attend relevant IEP meetings and other related meetings, and actively contribute to the partnership work that arises to ensure best outcome for pupils.
Liaise with and train parents, teachers and other relevant adults in the knowledge and skills required to promote and improve the communication of pupils on the case load.
Actively maintain and develop up-to-date knowledge and skills in the field of Speech and Language Therapy to meet Continuing Professional Development requirements.
Support parents in developing awareness of additional needs within the Residential Area.
Job Requirements/Person Specifications
Education:
A University Degree in any discipline at a minimum of 2nd Class Lower.
Recognized degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Speech and Language Therapy with eligibility to join regulating body, for example The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Willingness and motivation to maintain a high level of Continuing Professional Development and, develop specialist skills.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Speech & Language Therapist working with children (ages 3-12), ideally in a school setting.
Experience in carrying out both formal and informal assessments, and using the outcomes to inform therapy and in developing care plans.
Should be a person with high integrity and excellent character.
Not more than 45 years old by May 31st, 2018.
Application Closing Date
12th June, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send in their recent Resumes to: RAISrecruitment.Online@nlng.com

Note
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any false information provided during or after the application process will lead to the outright disqualification of such candidate.


The RA International School (RAIS) is located in Nigeria LNG Residential Area Bonny Island, which houses both the school staff and families working for NLNG. The school runs a broad-based curriculum, following the English Curriculum for Mathematics, Literacy and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for other subjects with local (Nigerian) content included.

We are seeking to recruit experienced, exceptional and internationally- minded individuals with ability to manage multi-cultural teams, using an inclusive multi-disciplinary approach. The position below is vacant:

Job Title: Deputy Head, Non-Academics (DHN)

Location: Bonny Island, Rivers

Job Objectives
To lead the school’s administrative function, and support the school and its leadership teams in the attainment of the school’s vision and mission.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead, Coordinate and Supervise:
Develop and implement Policies, Procedures and Employee Conditions of Service.
Resourcing, Performance Management, Employee Services, Training, Employee Relations and all HR related services.
Facility Operations, Maintenance and all HSE related activities.
Planning, Budgeting, Finance Management and Reporting.
Management of logistics requirement through operation of effective contracting and procurement system.
Administration of Contracts arid Service Level Agreement operationalisation.
Corporate performance tracking, monitoring and reporting.
Job Requirements/Person Specifications
Education:
A University Degree in any discipline at a minimum of 2nd Class Lower.
Possession of a relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Experience:
A minimum of 12 years experience in Academics or Administration, out of which at least 5 years should have been spent in a School Management and Administrative position of an International School.
Experience in managing a multi-functional team is essential.
Skills in Budgeting, Financial and Human Resource Management.
Should be a person with high integrity and excellent character.
Must be computer literate and have good skills in MS Office. Knowledge of school management software will be an advantage.
Not more than 50 years old by May 31st, 2018.
Application Closing Date
12th June, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send in their recent Resumes to: RAISrecruitment.Online@nlng.com

Note
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any false information provided during or after the application process will lead to the outright disqualification of such candidate.


The RA International School (RAIS) is located in Nigeria LNG Residential Area Bonny Island, which houses both the school staff and families working for NLNG. The school runs a broad-based curriculum, following the English Curriculum for Mathematics, Literacy and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for other subjects with local (Nigerian) content included.

We are seeking to recruit experienced, exceptional and internationally- minded individuals with ability to manage multi-cultural teams, using an inclusive multi-disciplinary approach. The position below is vacant:

Job Title: Head of School (HoS)

Location: Bonny Island, Rivers

Job Objectives
Provide strategic leadership by successfully developing and improving the school whilst ensuring professionalism to maintain high quality education for all pupils.
Provide strategic focus/direction for both the academic and administrative functions.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage the supervision of all school staff and ensure that a system for monitoring and developing the quality assurance of teaching and learning is in place to continuously sustain conformity to approved standards.
Ensure the preparation of the school’s budget in accordance with the school’s financial policy.
Ensure discipline and high ethical standards in the school.
Oversee the general coordination of all school related events and HSE related activities for positive outcome, effectiveness and safety of all pupils, staff and other stakeholders.
Liaise with government and other agencies on educational matters for purpose of compliance with legislative and statutory requirements.
Plan, manage and monitor the school’s curricula within the agreed budget, setting appropriate KPIs for expenditure, ensuring effective administration control and School’s Annual Delivery Plan.
Ensure the School is adequately resourced to effectively deliver on the key objectives as approved by the school Board.
Ensure School Review and the development of the school’s staff via coaching and mentoring to ensure professionalism in the school.
Job Requirements/Person Specifications
Education:
A University Degree - B.Ed. or BA / B.Sc. plus PGCE or PGDE in any discipline at a minimum of 2nd Class Lower.
Possession of a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Experience:
Minimum of 15 years teaching experience out of which at least 5 years should have been involved at a senior management! leadership position in an International School (e.g. Deputy Headklead of School).
Should be experienced in the management and administration of an International Curriculum such as the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Experience in the English and Nigerian Curricula is also an advantage.
Must have qualified teacher status (e.g. be a registered member with Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, have QTS or recognition by a similar international body.
Should be a person with high integrity and excellent character.
Not more than 50 years old by May 31st, 2018.
Application Closing Date
12th June, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send in their recent Resumes to: RAISrecruitment.Online@nlng.com

Note
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any false information provided during or after the application process will lead to the outright disqualification of such candidate.

Good evening Everyone. Please who here attended Aduvie International School Sixth Form/College Interview?

Ibk03:
When I said Alex is from '' mushin '' some people thought I was lying

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree

Yes Alex is from Mushin and So? Does it make her less human? She is not from a rich and has never claimed to be from one. The earlier you people stopped your bitterness towards your least favourite Housemate, the better for your own candidate. Campaign for your own person peacefully. And May the best win.

Mike4S:
A school in Lekki once invited me for IGCSE training and it was no where near N75,000

The school invited you for in_ house IGCSE training . The in_ house IGCSE training can be done by any Cambridge certified School under the observation of a delegate from British council. The certificate bears the school name with British council affliction while the IGCSE training proper is done solely by British council with the option of face_to_face or Online. The Online training varies. You either do Tutor_ led or Self study. Or Both. Self _ Study is cheaper. 63,000naira when converted.
Please go to CIE website for more information. The only obstacle you might experience while navigating the site will be if you are not a registered teacher.