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Steph44 · Joined: 27 Jun 2004 Posts: 11

Hi everyone,

I have a BA degree and an MA TESOL. I was wondering what kind of hourly rate can be expected at language institutes in Istanbul? Also, if I just showed up in August, do you think I would be able to get a job at a proper school? What is the average pay for private lessons? About how much do people spend a month?

I've taught in both Korea and Laos and know both ends of the income spectrum. I want to go in with my eyes open.

Thanks in advance!

31 · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 1797

With your real qualifications don`t waste your time with any of the language schools. You would be hopelessly over qualified and would be apalled at the dross you would be working with. Also the dos/manager would feel threatened by you. A proper school-that`s the attitude.

ghost · Joined: 30 Jan 2003 Posts: 1693 Location: Saudi Arabia

Baba Alex · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 2411

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

You guys are selling yourself way too cheaply.
btw baba did you hear that the latest Dr who episode was cut because it was too graphic, something to do with crunching bones.

molly farquharson · Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 839 Location: istanbul

ghost you are way off. 10TL is about $7.50. most language schools pay about 15TL. They alsol hire throughout the year. your information is not current.

with an MA I also suggest you look at the univs, but I know Koc is hired up. Try Sabanci or the other univs. Otherwise, at a language school you should get higher than 15TL. There should be housing or at least an allowance. ET pays a bonus-- I don't know if the others do or not.

if you get your own housing, you will prob have to pay at least 700TL/mo, depending on the area (that is Beyoglu)

scb222 · Joined: 24 Jan 2003 Posts: 175 Location: Brisvegas, Oz

can someone pls tell me the current exchange rate to US$? I cant find an up to date convertor.

scb222 · Joined: 24 Jan 2003 Posts: 175 Location: Brisvegas, Oz

So is it worth it to just come to Turkey and hope to get something, is this realistic? Many of you say to go to real schools if you have quals such as BA, Cert TESL, and a PGCE, but what real schools are you talking about? Do you mean to just canvass on arrival, or write to schools with application letters before arriving? Can you give a list of these schools or a web page where they are found?

Thanks so much!!

QatarChic · Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 445 Location: Qatar

ghost · Joined: 30 Jan 2003 Posts: 1693 Location: Saudi Arabia

Baba Alex · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 2411

molly farquharson · Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 839 Location: istanbul

well it wasn't our school that offered so low. why are you selling this guy, ghost?

31 · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 1797

''striking resemblence to McCauley Culkin.''

Michael Jackson would have loved him.

31 · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 1797

No matter how poor the pay and conditions in tefl they always get people.

Have a look at this summer career opportunity in the UK:

St. Giles International are running a Junior Summer Residential Course at the Southampton Institute 10th July 2005 to 21st August 2005. Students will be between 12 and 17 years old. Students will have 20 lessons a week over 5 mornings as well as activities and excursions in the afternoons and evenings. They will be staying in the Institute residence along with the school staff. Teachers will teach 20 lessons a week as well as 40 hours of supervision. They will have 1 day off a week.
Please send C.V. to [email protected]

The pay:

225 quid a week.

Steph44 · Joined: 27 Jun 2004 Posts: 11

Does anyone know where to find out about University jobs for Turkey? I've done searches and found University webpages but none seem to be advertising for English teachers. I'm not available to come to Turkey until mid-August and would assume that this would be leaving it too late for most positions.

Thanks.