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[bullish]

Can anyone give me info regarding the school? Is it truly international, or Turkish? Pay scale, housing,etc...? How is Izmir for a child of 11?

[FGT]

It's truly international, NATO kids attend it etc. At present it cannot do international baccalaureate but is hoping to offer that soon. It used to have a dubious reputation but the management has recently changed and signs are it is improving.
Izmir is a good place for kids. Other possible schools to consider sending one's English speaking kids to are Isikkent and ACI (American College).

[bigbadsuzie]

Fgt you seem remarkably well informed .Have you ever worked at any of these places ?

[Nmarie]

How is Izmir for single (black) females? Can anyone make a comparison with Istanbul regarding this (where I lived before and didn't like much). I loved visiting Izmir, but it could be vastly different to actually live there. I have heard that there are loads of foreigners -- especially Americans -- living there, but I never noticed many. I am contemplating a move...

[FGT]

I've never worked in any of those places but I've taught an Italian parent of a student at MEF and have a Turkish friend whose daughter also attends. I have contacts in the other schools I mentioned.

As far as black teachers in Izmir go, I have known a few who seemed happy enough while here but didn't stay more than a year. I've heard it can be difficult to be taken on by schools, though.
There a lot of black Americans here with NATO and they don't seem to get any hassle though they do attract notice which some people might find hard to take.

[billybuzz]

I have actually noticed a couple of coloured guys cruising the corridors at a well known private uni,Nmarie if you want more details pm me .