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[KwikSilva]

I will soon be interviewing with a representative of the English Time chain of schools. Does anyone have any experience with them? Are the schools in some cities better than others? Any information, positive or negative, would be appreciated. Thank you.

[Mr. Kalgukshi]

Future crude comments will result in permanent bans along with the iSPs.

[fishmb]

English Time in Istanbul is a hot topic. There has been a lot written about it on this forum so I think you should search the archive, read the good and the bad and try to decide for yourself.

In my personal opinion, I wouldn't apply to work there myself. But that's just my opinion. I haven't worked there - I've only heard second-hand information form people on this forum and one other teacher friend of mine.

I think that's a safe comment

[himynameise]

I think this forum needs some kind of English Time-related sticky...

[teacherdude]

KwikSilva use the search engine, you'll get more responses than you can handle.

As one who worked there and turned down an offer to be a Head Teacher.
It's a school severely lacking in standards.
No proper structure of instruction.
Head Teachers who have to put their head in the sand because they don't know how to deal with problems. Plus an atmosphere that will severely hinder your ability to progress professionally.

On the plus side, you can make good friends and go drinking with the teachers who love to socialize with teachers. They get on so well lot's of the teachers even allow their students to cheat in the exams.

Good place to make some quick money.

I think I avoided being crude

TD

[bulgogiboy]

What can I say about English Time?

It was the WORST company I've ever worked for.

I worked at the Ankara branch, and had to put up with the shocking behaviour of the Turkish manager and the incompetent management policies at HQ.

Also, the books they have created are absolute RUBBISH, you will be SO frustrated trying to use them in class.

The only good thing about English Time was the students, but then adult students who pay their own fees are generally nice everywhere. My second job in Turkey had lovely students too, but without all the drama and tears before bedtime

My sincere advice is AVOID English Time in general, and AVOID AT ALL COSTS Ankara English Time!

[eclectic]

1. WHat does ET's pay start at for a BA in English, 2 years teaching experience, and an online TEFL from i-to-i?

2. Does ET help sort out your work visa?

3. Does ET provide housing for a teacher and his non-teaching wife?

[doner]

1 15 lira an hour

2 no you will be working illegally and have the expense and hassle of doing a border run every 3 months.

3 no and you cannot support dependants on this pay.

[eclectic]