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[EvilTwin2000]

The two places where I'd really like to teach are Italy and Turkey--in that order of preference. But I've noticed that the Celta courses offered in Turkey are several hundred dollars/euros less expensive than those offered in Italy.

I realize it's the exact same certificate wherever one gets it. But I wonder if by trying to save some money and taking it in Turkey, I might hurt my chances for employment in Italy.

If nothing else, I assume the schools that offer the Celta in Italy are well-known to the Italian schools that don't offer it, and this alone might be a leg up, at least for that first teaching job. Or am I being unrealistic about the whole dynamic of hiring teachers?

If my heart is set on teaching in Italy, would paying the far higher price to take the Celta there be considered a potentially wise investment? If not, is there any reason I shouldn't consider applying for the Celta in the least expensive European country I can find--Bulgaria, say?

(Yes, I do have an EU passport, which of course won't do me much good in Turkey).

Previously posted 10+ days ago on Italy forum, without a reply.

[spiral78]

I think the only advantage of taking the CELTA in Turkey, in your case, would be that the training centre should have good contacts with employers in the country. However, even this can only steer you - you'll still be responsible for submitting CVs, interviewing, and possibly teaching demo lessons on your own, so the advantage is a bit limited.

Turkey's a nice option, IMO (for what that's worth).

[EvilTwin2000]

[spiral78]

Sorry, you're right - I should have written Italy, not Turkey.

I think the advantage of taking the CELTA in country is generally slight, is my own overall opinion. That's the best reason to take the name brand cert course as opposed to generics - employers should basically know what they're getting, even if the cert was earned elsewhere than in their region.