teach abroad in Izmir

Teaching English in Izmir, Turkey: Jobs & Certification

Experience all Turkey has to offer in this lesser-known city where teaching jobs are plentiful. Home to Space Camp Turkey, Izmir is a modern metropolis providing quality education.

Settling into this coastal city is enough off the beaten path to make teaching English in Izmir truly unique. Enjoy international fairs and festivals held in the compound of Izmir’s vast inner city park, Kulturpark.

The average cost of living while teaching English in Izmir, Turkey is $1,600 monthly, so it’s best to secure a job before the plane ticket, and employers are known for preferring face-to-face interviews. When choosing a job be sure to have a clear understanding of the working visa situation, and who will be sponsoring your employment, as this is often a point of frustration for new teachers.

Settling into this coastal city is enough off the beaten path to make teaching in Izmir truly unique. Cheryl shares a detailed account of what it’s like to live and teach English in Izmir.