Yes, the system sounds confusing but I’ll try to make it easier for you to understand. At times, most schools do not completely understand the … Read More
You should carry your passport with you at all times in a foreign country. Schools can only demand to see your passport but should … Read More
Having a fake degree/diploma in your possession is one thing, but to defraud a school, an education ministry and a … Read More
This is a very difficult question as everyone has their own lifestyle and spending limits. As a rule of thumb, you should have … Read More
Residence permits are issued to people that want to stay beyond their allowed visa stay period for the purpose of touring the beautiful places Turkey has … Read More
Why would anyone leave London for Istanbul? I was asked this so many times when I announced I was doing exactly that. In my humble opinion which … Read More
Having spent close to eighteen months in Istanbul the main difference worth noting is maybe an obvious one. Istanbul at weekends is … Read More
Given it’s history, sheer size and the importance of faith and culture it is not surprising that Turkey seems to draw people from all cultures and … Read More
I arrived in Istanbul just over a year ago knowing nobody. Now I have the sort of friends who … Read More
Simply speaking, no one but yourself should be in possession of your original diploma- or in fact any other … Read More
Located just to the west of Istanbul, lies Trakya, the piece of land that connects Turkey to the continent of Europe. Wine has been … Read More
Like most major cities divided by water which side to live on is a dilemma if you’ve just arrived and have no idea which to choose or what each side has to offer. There are few things … Read More
The short answer is yes. And now for the long answer. When you enter Turkey for the first time, you will receive a text message from the Department of Communications… Read More
So many reasons, So many. And here is a list, because we love lists. 1) Recruiting agencies (RAs) know and have access to … Read More
For the most part, yes. It all depends on the school. Very, very few schools do not require you to have a Bachelor’s Degree … Read More
In this era of management-speak, buzz words are so common as to become meaningless. Streamlining, economizing, eliminating redundancies, maximizing resources and fostering potential all sound admirable on a CV,… Read More
Resume writing is a tricky business. On one hand, affording the opportunity to determine precisely the best first impression is invaluable. On the other hand, a single page to make an impression is an anxiety-driven exercise in frustration… Read More
I read the title also and, yes, I understand your trepidation. Given the current political, social and martial climate of the country, why would a teacher wantonly move to Turkey to teach English? The rest of the world seems very attractive in comparison and safer… Read More
How much confidence do you place in your intuition when selecting a new employee? Are you more thorough when you select a candidate to work with children? Are you comfortable with your hiring process in regards to your own… Read More