TIPS FOR GETTING A JOB TEACHING ENGLISH IN TURKEY

 

  • Education: 
    BA/BS is required
  • TEFL Certification: 
    A minimum of 150 Hrs TESOL Foundation Certification required. 300 Hrs Advance TESOL or a 450 Hrs Diploma TESOL gives you an edge
  • Peak Hiring Months: 
    Beginning of September or October and January
  • Types of jobs: 
    Public Schools, Private language schools and some tutoring
  • Typical Hiring Process: 
    Most schools prefer an interview over skype or telephone
  • Average teaching hours per week: 
    20-30 hours of classroom as well as exam preparation time
  • Types of Students: 
    School children,Business professionals and Private students
  • Cost of Living per month: 
    $800 - $1000
  • Visas: 
    Work Visa is generally sponsored by the employer
  • Average Monthly Pay: 
    $800 - $1,700
  • Start – up cost: 
    $800 - $1,000
  • Potential to save or break-even: 
    Break-even
  • Accommodation Benefits: 
    Sometimes can be availed
  • Fight Reimbursements: 
    Rare

TEACHING ENGLISH IN TURKEY

Turkey is one of the most fascinating and unique destination on earth.

In order to teach English in Turkey, teachers will require a TEFL certification. Some schools may require prior teaching experience as well as a university degree. The average salary for teaching in Turkey is $800 - $1700 per month .Demand for English teachers is always increasing in Turkey. And here you can try Language Academies, Universities and Private Schools too.

For school jobs and universities, you should start looking in the summer. However, positions also become available year-long, especially at the beginning of the second term in February.