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vicinage_of_roland · Joined: 01 Nov 2004 Posts: 17 Location: Krakow, Poland

Hello all,

I am at current considering the possibility of teaching in Turkey. Specifically Eskishir (sp?) I am looking for a position in the fall, and most likely ending in the spring. I will have appx. 1 yr of experience by this fall as well as a BA in Speech Comm/Mass Comm. and a TEFL certificate. Do you think such qualifications will get me anywhere? What about legalities? Essentially I'm looking for insight as to what I should expect if I do this. Any and all insight would assuredly be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jeff

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

Yip you have the qualifications to be legal. send a pm to howmucharefags. I believe he is in Eski. and could give the low down

31 · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 1797

You will get a job easily because you are a native speaker. Qualifications-an optional extra.

vicinage_of_roland · Joined: 01 Nov 2004 Posts: 17 Location: Krakow, Poland

Come on, I've read the posts and know that everyone loves to contribute their two cents, and it's usually helpful. I really could go for some more detailed information. Salary, conditions, specific schools, accomodations, etc etc. I appreciate the few posts thusfar and would really appreciate further and helpful ones. Thanks.

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

You have asked for more detailed information, but you have not given us any detailed info. Are you looking at primary, secondary, language schools, university? Cotracts and conditions here vary alot.

vicinage_of_roland · Joined: 01 Nov 2004 Posts: 17 Location: Krakow, Poland

As I've not the educational certifications to teach in public schools (at least I don't think I do) I've only a BA in PR/Speech Comm. & Mass Comm, I don't think they are an option. So, primarily I'm search for work in private schools where a BA and TEFL can land you a job. If I go, my intent will be to only stay through the spring semester. I'm primarily interested in Eskishir or areas nearby. I travel lightly so a place that offers accomodation would be ideal. I haven't any outstanding debts (at the moment) so, I could settle for "not the best" pay as long as it'll allow me to live half decently. is that any better? Thanks.

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

You should be able to get a job at language schools with your qualifications. Sorry I dont know Eskisehir schools so I don't know about contracts. I have seen a couple of schools on tefl.com advertise so keep an eye on there. Good luck

whynotme · Joined: 07 Nov 2004 Posts: 728 Location: istanbul

a friend of mine owns a language school in Kayseri...if you like pm me and i will give you his number and e-mail adress.

howmucharefags · Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Posts: 299 Location: Eskisehir

Kayseri is too conservative.

crumpy · Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 79 Location: Istanbul

So, you're interested in working in "Eskisehir or areas nearby". Well ... Bandirma is not that close to Eskisehir ... but it's of a similar size to Eskisehir ... and unlike Kayseri, it's not conservative. (To find Bandirma on the map, then look to the south-west of Istanbul on the southern shore of the Marmara Sea.)

There's a private k12 school there, looking for native-speakers. With your qualifications, they couldn't employ you legally, but I'm certain they could bend the rules just a little, if they wanted you enough.

The salary would not be as good as what the Istanbul schools are paying,