At a Glance: Teaching English in Turkey
Turkish baths, shish kebabs, and delicious raki are part of every day life in Turkey that is the result of a vast history of intertwined cultures. ESL teachers can spend their days visiting the sites that hosted Alexander the Great, the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and inspired Homer's Illiad, or relax on the white sands of the Mediterrannean and visit the nearby Greek Isles.
Turkey: At a Glance
Turkey: Living in Turkey
Turkey: Teaching ESL in Turkey
Turkey: Financial Snapshot
| Monthly Salary*: |
2,400 - 12,000 TRY  160 - 820 CAD (May 22, 2023)† |
| Private Tutoring per Hour: |
40 - 160 TRY 2.75 - 11.00 CAD (May 22, 2023)† |
| Income Tax††: | 15 - 22% |
| Ability to Save per year: | 500 - 8,500 CAD |
| Airfare: | Reimbursement (full or partial) sometimes given |
| Accommodations: | Sometimes included or allowance may be given |
| Health Care: | Included |
| Holidays: | Sometimes paid |
| Teaching Hours per Week: | 25 - 35 |
| Typical Contract Length: | One year or less |
| Typical Start Month(s): | August/September, or year round |
| Application Timeline: | 1 - 6 months |
| Work Visa: | Employer sponsors |
| Minimum Requirements: | Bachelor's Degree and Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate |
| Additional Notes: | Previous ESL teaching experience preferred |
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With over 10,000 years of history and heritage, Turkey provides a taste of both European and Middle Eastern cultures. The markets offer an array of shopping delights, and relaxation is made easy by visiting Turkish baths. The demand for English teachers is continuously increasing. With the Greek Isles being only a short ferry ride away, Turkey remains a popular destination for ESL teachers.
The combination of Oxford Seminars' internationally recognized TESOL/TESL Certification and our Job Placement Service included with the course makes teaching English abroad a reality. Learn more about teaching English in Turkey and other opportunities teaching English abroad by calling 1-888-227-6755, or by attending an upcoming free Information Session in your area.
* Wages vary depending on the economy of the country.
† Exchange rates are subject to change. Check www.xe.com for current rates.
†† You will be paying income tax while teaching abroad, and the tax rate can change depending on how much money you earn.
Oxford Seminars makes every effort to keep our information as up-to-date and accurate as possible. However, individual teaching positions and experiences may vary with job market conditions. Specific information listed cannot be guaranteed to be applicable when you are seeking employment teaching ESL in a specific country.
Note that certain positions require additional qualifications and credentials that are not negotiable due to specific country legislation.
