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Tom
Male
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Get Paid to Teach English in Turkey with a TEFL Certification

Great people and tons of jobs!

Mar 17, 2012

Turkey has been an amazing experience for me. The amount of available jobs is amazing and I've been able to have a great work life balanced with an ability to travel extensively throughout both Turkey itself, and throughout Europe.

I love the surprises that this city (Istanbul) has given me. It's amazingly safe and clean, and the transportation system is better than anything I've seen in the west. The people are genuinely kind and helpful and I highly recommend anyone with a sense of adventure and love of travel to check out Istanbul.

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Taiwan21
Female
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Get TEFL Certified & Get Paid to Teach English in Taiwan

Teaching in Taiwan

Mar 8, 2012

My typical day includes traveling to and from work on public transportation and usually teaching from either 2-7 hours in a given day. There have been many good things that have come from teaching English, like the pleasure of spending time with young children and watching them progress throughout the year that you are with them.
Some of the difficulties have been that the pay is not very great and sometimes there aren't enough teaching hours given. It is also hard to adjust to new rules and regulations within a vastly different country than your own.

Response from International TEFL Academy

Thanks for the review.

It seems your review score has to do with the job you chose to take and some issues of adjusting to a new country. International TEFL Academy offers advice and support on jobs but ultimately it's an individual choice of the graduate to pick the right place for his/her needs.

People love living and teaching English in Taiwan, perhaps a change of school, city or even country would be something to make you happier. Hopefully you have adjusted to the culture shock and are enjoying your stay more every day.

It seems you have rated ITA based on your life in Taiwan and not the items we provide which are: Pre-Enrollment advice, accredited and professional TEFL certification, lifetime job assistance and alumni support. We always score at the top for these items.

By International TEFL Academy on June 6, 2014
Petra
Female
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Get TEFL Certified & Get Paid to Teach English in Taiwan

Two kinds of pay

Mar 7, 2012

A lot of the schools and parents in Taiwan want only teachers that 'look' European, and despite the fact that I grew up in New Zealand and has English as my first language, my pay is half that of an European-looking teacher. Teachers that look Asian are paid less and are subjected to less-welcoming work conditions, and I have found that TEFL certificate do not improve the situation much. The program's great but I haven't found it a worthwhile investment as it hasn't really improved my work opportunities. However, if you're just looking for ways to be a better teacher, it would serve you well.