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NMB · Joined: 20 Jan 2003 Posts: 84 Location: France

I'm considering teaching in Turkey just for the summer. Has anyone had problems with short-term contracts? I would imagine that language schools are open to them, but I wonder if there tends to be mistreatment by management if they know a teacher is there only for a limited time.

If anyone has completed a short-term contract, were there any hassles receiving final pay, etc.?

Also, are there summer teaching oppertunites in Izmir or Antalya? I previously taught in Istanbul and am also considering returning there.

Thanks for any insight.

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

31 · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 1797

Your only real bet is to work in a summer camp for pocket money. I know EFL wages in Turkey amount to pocket money anyway but the summer camps really do pay next to nothing. A pal of mine worked at one in Erdek and he had a great time but said the temptation was terrible.

NMB · Joined: 20 Jan 2003 Posts: 84 Location: France

Regarding Izmir, has anyone had experience with The English Academy's summer camps?

Pay? Conditions? Is it worth it for someone not currently in the country?

31 · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 1797

Their summer camp pays pocket money. It is worth it only if you have no experience or qualifications and are looking for a way into tefl for a year or so or if you are a student and looking to doss around for the summer.