Teach English in Turkey

If you choose Turkey as your destination, be ready for an eclectic mix of business professionals, housewives, clergy, and people from all walks of life. This is nothing new in Turkey. Turkey boasts a rich, 10,000 year old culture that through the centuries has made a lasting impression on modern civilization. Hattis, Hittites, Phrygians, Uratians, Lycians, Lydians, Ionians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks, and Ottomans have all made important contributions to Turkish history. Fascinating ancient sites and ruins are scattered throughout the country providing an extraordinary historical adventure.

You will find your students and Turkish people in general warm, receptive and hospitable. Modern Turkey lives by its adopted motto of "Peace at Home, Peace in the World". It is a secular state with the vast majority of its citizens being Muslim, and religious freedom is exercised by other religious groups throughout the country. The cuisine is exquisite, and the Mediterranean and Aegean coastlines are unbelievably beautiful. The cost of living, while rising, remains one of the lowest in the Mediterranean. All in all, Turkey is a destination that is a favorite among English teachers who are lucky enough to discover its treasures.

Requirements: TESOL/TEFL Certificate, BA/BS
Typical Contract: 1 year
Peak Hiring Season: January, September
Teaching Hours/week: 20 - 25
Monthly Salary: 970 – 1,835 TRY ($800 – 1500)
Cost of Living/Month: 500 – 800 TRY ($400 - 650)
Accommodations: Often Provided
Airfare: Sometimes Provided
Health Care: Often Provided
Visa: Work visa provided by employer, some work on tourist visa