| TEFL in Turkey - Istanbul
 A transcontinental nation straddling both Asia and Europe, Turkey is a democratic and strongly secular country with one of the most fascinating histories. The once-Ottoman Empire stretched to over three continents and controlled a majority of Southeastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa - spanning from the Strait of Gibraltar in the west to the Caspian Sea and Persian Gulf in the east from the edge of Austria, Slovakia and parts of the Ukraine in the north to the Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia and Yemen in the south. Considered the epicenter of communications and relations between what we know as the Eastern and Western world for some six centuries, present day Turkey is an amazing example of influences coming together to form one of the most spectacular countries on earth. With Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman monuments seeable in just about all parts of the country, Turkey 's past and present can be the perfect educational background for the TEFL student looking to begin a future abroad.
The School
Earn your TEFL certification in Istanbul - Turkey 's most populated city and cultural and financial center. Located on the Bosporus Strait , this glorious northwest city touches down on both the continent of Europe (in Thrace ) and Asia ( Anatolia ) and is widely known as the only city in the world to sits on two continents. The epicenter of where west meets east, Istanbul (formerly Byzantium , Constantinople. just to name a few) once served as the capital city of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire and the Ottoman Empire . In 1985, Istanbul 's numerous sites of historical significance were added to the UNESCO World Heritage with the city to be named the "European Capital of Culture" for the year 2010. A university city boasting some of the most reputable educational institutions, Istanbul is an ideal setting for students looking to further their educational horizons.
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Global Crossroad's partnering institute in Istanbul can assist in locating appropriate living accommodations to best suit the needs of TEFL participants - all available at very competitive prices. All student accommodations in Istanbul are either in or near the center of the city. Accommodations are usually in fully-furnished, shared apartments. Home-stays and private apartments can also be arranged upon request. The starting price of accommodations in Istanbul is €300.
Meals are the responsibility of the participant. Affordable meals may be purchased throughout the city of Istanbul at very reasonable prices.
Assistance in Locating Employment Worldwide
Global Crossroad's TEFL provider in Istanbul offers a myriad of services to successful graduates looking to begin an English-teaching career abroad. With numerous contacts in schools all over the world, a diligent graduate of this TEFL course should have little or no problem locating a teaching placement in their desired destination/country. This assistance is provided for the entire duration of the course as well as years following your graduation.
Additionally, for successful graduates (scoring at least a 'B' grade), our partnering institute in Istanbul can assist in arranging teaching positions within a number of English-language schools established by their partnering institutes. With a positive attitude and thorough documentation (i.e. a well-written, up-to-date resume/CV, a copy of your birth certificate, a copy of relevant degrees, etc.), successful graduates can find English-teaching positions in just about any market/destination.
 Guaranteed Paid Teaching in China and Vietnam
Whether enrolled in our online TEFL course or one of our numerous abroad courses (in 20 destinations worldwide), Global Crossroad can guarantee paid, English-teaching positions in China and Vietnam for native English-speakers. Over the last five (5) years, Global Crossroad has sent hundreds of native English-speakers to China (since 2003, sending nearly 1000 teachers to China). Recently, Vietnam emerged as a major teaching destination for ESL teachers. As an English-teacher in China and Vietnam, you not only receive free living accommodations, meals, and competitive monthly salaries, but also a number of benefits. For more information on these abroad English-teaching programs, please visit: http://www.globalcrossroad.com/paid_teaching/. |
Job Placement Services in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
Our success in China has inspired us to offer even more English-teaching opportunities in other parts of the world. We recently teamed up with a number of well-respected, long-established schools and language institutes all whom offer paid English-teaching positions in such countries as Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Regardless of how and where you receive your TEFL certification, we can provide assistance in locating an English-teaching position in any of the above-mentioned countries.
Salaries and benefits vary from country-to-country and are usually determined by education and qualifications. Below is an example of some of the salaries English-teachers can expect to receive:
• Thailand : $800-$1000/month
• South Korea : $1800-$2500/month
• Japan : $1800-$2075/month
• Taiwan : $1950-$3850/month
Additionally, many of these countries offer a variety of benefits such as severance pay, bonuses, airfare reimbursement, living accommodations, meals, paid vacations, sick leave as well as health insurance. For more information pertaining to each school's benefits, please go to: http://www.globalcrossroad.com/paid_teaching/
Course Recognition
This world-recognized TEFL course - offered by our partner institute in Istanbul - is based on established, industry-standard principles developed over a number of years by an academic board and is one of the most thorough and up-to-date courses available world-wide. Our partnering TEFL provider in Istanbul is a member of the International Association of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL). With 120 hours of expert-taught instructions and an additional 10 hours of assessed teaching practice covering areas such as Teaching Skills, Classroom Management, English Grammar and Phonology, this course exceeds all international guidelines set forth by a number of external, governing in the professional field of TEFL. Note: currently, there is no singular, ruling body which oversees, governs or regulates the academic field of TEFL.
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