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[stural]

Would anyone mind posting the names and locations of dershanes in Istanbul (esp. commutable from Uskudar) that treat their staff fairly and pay on time?

Thanks,
stural

[sperling]

I'm hoping that you'll get some good replies to this, but you can also look at the Turkey section of my Job Information Journal at:

http://www.eslcafe.com/jobinfo

Lots of info on Turkey.

All the best,

Dave Sperling
Founder
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Dave's ESL Cafe
http://www.eslcafe.com

[J.B. Clamence]

The closest dershanes to Uskudar are in Kadikoy (there are quite a few of them). I can't resist the temptation to use the new smiley faces to rate them based on what I have heard, and I welcome any corrections/disagreements, etc...

English Time
Interlang
ILM
Kariya
New Line
City of London College

I would take special care to avoid the last one there, in case the face wasn't enough. Here's the story of a COLC teacher..



Take care out there..

[sperling]

Hey there, J.B. -

I have to admit, you have to win the award for the most creative use of smiley faces at Dave's ESL Cafe! The reward is a free Cafe Latte at Starbucks if you ever make it Los Angeles!

Peace.

All the best,

Dave Sperling
Founder
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Dave's ESL Cafe
http://www.eslcafe.com

[J.B. Clamence]

Thanks Dave! I hope to take you up on that someday. Take care, and keep up the good work..

[stural]

That was cute! Always on the lookout for more opinions. Mind if i ask where you have worked and what your experience was with them?

Thanks!

[scot47]

I still think Turkey looks good. My experience has only been in Istanbul but it is an exciting city. I have not taught there but visited many times en route from home to the ME. Safer than most places with 12 million people.

Downside for me is that I could not support a family on what I would earn there.

[Stephen]

Regarding the impressive smiley system of J.B. Clemence, I would rate ILM above Interlang for the experienced teacher. The pay package is better, and when I was working in Kadikoy, pay was repegged every 6 months at Interlang compared to every 3 months at ILM. (This is a major thing in Turkey.) Also ILM provided free accomodation, I don't think Interlang did (but I could be wrong or things could have changed.) However, ILM is not really the school to start at, if you have a bit of experience then your fine, but if you're new to EFL don't expect any help. Basically, you're left to your own devices academically; hence, maybe not as easy for the newcomer.

[dmb]

Try the English Centre in Osmanbey. I worked in a number of scools in Istanbul. The EC is the most professional place to work. I know it's not the side of the city that you want but the ferry service is good. It only takes 20 minutes then from there it's a quick dolmus ride to Osmanbey

[stural]

How about Kent English?

[stural]

Hi,
I've been noticing that Berlitz is hiring a lot. Does anyone know if there's something "wrong" with them, so they can't hold on to their people? The salary looked good...

Thanks...

stural

[scot47]

Berlitz does not have a reputation as a caring employer. Like most franchises best avoid it.

[andrew]

ANYONE HAD ANY EXPERIENCE WITH INLINGUA ISTANBUL?

[lclaroche]

Nice thread here, I really appreciate this information as I start to fantasize about my next departure. SO, I'm wondering, does anyone have any web addresses/URLs for any of these schools?

thanks!

[Bogazicibaby]

Hey Stural- check out the avoid Berlitz post several lines below this one. In case that should not answer your question- I finished my year in slavery at Berlitz. Using the smily faces this is the rating I would give it

Indeed- they are NOT known for being caring to their teachers and the reason that they advertise alot is because in part to what I have written before. Go read it! I've received 4 private messages from others with their own stories but who don't want to post at the moment. Its bad there!
Maria