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BK4872 · Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 9

Hi all!

I was wondering if a CELTA is the universal requirement to teach in Turkey or if employers would accept another TEFL equivalent... or even an on-line TEFL course...

I want to teach in Turkey, but I'm not sure which course to pursue...

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks in advance!!

Regards,
Tom

billy orr · Joined: 15 Jul 2009 Posts: 229

The crucial element any sensible employer will look for is the observed teaching practice. Without it the certificate is worth much much less.

CELTA is not essential to get a job, but there are loads of teachers around who regret not having done it at all or sooner.

More qualifications are always of value in the long run.

starkweather · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 15

No, a CELTA isn't necessary but it might help you get a job and also provide you with more mobility if you want to teach elsewhere after...

Some more details here
http://www.izmir-ephesus.com/articles/teachenglishizmir.php

Wolfy1322 · Joined: 10 Mar 2011 Posts: 7

Are employers more likely to take you without a CELTA if you express desire to attain a CELTA in the near future? Or is that about as useless as not having it in the first place?

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

Or is that about as useless as not having it in the first place?
Check. The stated desire to take a course obviously won't improve your teaching in advance of the course.

Wolfy1322 · Joined: 10 Mar 2011 Posts: 7

Yea, that's what I thought, was hoping the intent would possibly give a little wiggle room. Oh well.

Thanks Spiral for the fast reply, apprieciate it.