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TEFL Courses & Certification in Turkey

Bridging the continents of Europe and Asia is a country way more enticing than what’s on your Thanksgiving plate. Turkey is a stunning combination of religion, cuisine, and people. Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea, and the Black Sea, there are countless landscapes to see and enjoy. From energetic Istanbul to moon-like Cappadocia, the Ancient Greeks, Romans, and the oh-so-important Ottoman Empire have all left their mark. Earning TEFL certification in Turkey means chowing down on kebabs and meze while chatting it up with sociable Turks (most likely sipping on Turkish tea, or çay), and most importantly, embarking on a teaching journey where east meets west.
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6 TEFL Courses in Turkey

International TEFL Academy

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Get TEFL Certified & Teach English in Turkey

Do you want to get paid to live & teach English in Turkey? International TEFL Academy (ITA) has made teaching English abroad and online a reality for more than 40,000 people like you. Click on the link to learn about ITA's award-winning online TEFL courses and classes in 20+ additional locations worldwide. Plus, all ITA students receive lifetime job search guidance and access to our highly engaged alumni network of 50,000 grads in 80 countries. Contact ITA for your TEFL Brochure to get all the details! ITA has been named Top TEFL Online Program & Top Rated TEFL Organization by GoAbroad.com 4 years in a row and has also won the prestigious GoAbroad.com People's Choice Award 4 out of the last 6 years.

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Premier TEFL

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World's Only: 300-Hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma Courses

Want to actually land the best-paid TEFL jobs abroad or online? Our 300 Hour Level 5 TEFL Advanced Diploma is your ticket. Globally recognised and Ofqual-regulated (CELTA level equivalent), this course gives you the credibility and skills to teach English anywhere in the world - or work remotely from your laptop. You’ll complete a 180-hour core TEFL certification plus two 60-hour specialist modules - choose from Business English, Teaching English for Exams, Teaching English Online & One-to-One, or Teaching Other Subjects in English (CLIL) - so you can focus on high-demand niches and boost your earning potential. Study 100% online at your own pace with video lessons, interactive tasks, live tutor sessions, and personalised feedback. Graduate with a government-regulated qualification, lifetime career support, and the confidence to teach in schools, language centres, or online to learners of all ages. Swap the 9–5 for a career that lets you travel freely, work from anywhere, and build a lifestyle on your own terms.

International TEFL and TESOL

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Accredited TEFL/TESOL Courses Online and in Turkey from ₺562

Take advantage of our Super Sale! Choose from a selection of accredited online TEFL courses, with prices starting from ₺562. Our 60-hour, 120-hour, 180-hour, and level 5 online TEFL and TESOL courses will prepare you for teaching abroad in a classroom setup and teaching online from the comfort of your own home. Every module has text, videos, quizzes, and your own personal tutor to help you through the course and give you positive feedback. Throughout the course, you will get the opportunity to submit lesson plans to experienced TESOL teachers, gaining valuable feedback from experts who have been teaching abroad for years! Need help finding an English teaching job in any of the above fields? We have contacts all over the world, so we can help set you on your way to the destination of your choice. You can get your 120-hour TEFL certificate online through ITT, at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home. Start your accredited TEFL/TESOL certification online now – your first step to being an English teacher. Where will you go from there? You decide!

Via Lingua International LLC

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TEFL Certification Course in Istanbul, Turkey

Via Lingua Istanbul provides an intensive, interactive program to gain certification as a Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Our TEFL Florence Course is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the world today. Including 130 hours of expert tuition with 10 hours of assessed teaching practice, and covering all areas of Teaching Skills, Classroom Management, English Grammar and Phonology, it exceeds international guidelines for the regulation of the TEFL profession. The Via Lingua TEFL Certificate Course includes vital concepts and strategic skills to live and teach effectively abroad. Trainees learn a variety of cross-cultural skills with which to analyze different cultures, as well as their own. On successful completion of the course, you will receive the internationally recognized Via Lingua TEFL certificate. You will also be given a transcript from your trainers providing a breakdown of your performance on each component of the course. • Practical, engaging curriculum with professional and personal mentoring • Ten hours of guided Teaching Practice with local students • Graduate credits awarded to US University MA TESOL Programs • International accreditation

A Guide to TEFL Courses in Turkey

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Turkey provides a diverse and transcontinental TEFL experience. Boasting the great city of Istanbul, the only city in the world that spans two continents, the diversity does not stop anywhere in Turkey. You can witness Turkey’s unique charm in its sprawling metropolises, ancient ruins, and coastline beauties all the same.

Founded by the Greeks, Istanbul is a cultural and social metropolis full of historically interesting mosques, churches, palaces, and even bathhouses. TEFL students can visit the Blue Mosque and then hop on over to the Grand Bazaar to get a glimpse into Turkish culture (and practice bartering with vendors). Istanbul offers a skyline speckled with domes and minarets as well as endless ESL teaching opportunities in a crucial business center once you’ve completed your TEFL certification.

Turkey’s capital, Ankara, is highly underrated. Its intellectual and youthful vibe comes from the large number of university students and language schools within the city’s limits (cough, potential English teaching jobs!). TEFL students can explore the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and Anıt Kabir, the grandiose, or the monumental tomb during free time, or frequent the poppin’ neighborhoods of Kavaklıdere and Kızılay dotted with hip, trendy restaurants and cafes. No matter what, don’t forget to try a döner kebab!

Along the Turquoise coast lies Antalya, a city of sun and surf within the Turkish Riviera. Maze-like streets guide visitors past historical buildings in the old quarter, Kaleiçi. The hill of Tünektepe gives TEFL students a fabulous panoramic view of the entire Mediterranean city, and Roman ruins and Ottoman houses aside high-rises and boutiques provide the city with an ancient, yet modern feel. The historical atmosphere is a perfect learning environment for those eager to teach English abroad, and the cliff-top views make it even better!

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October 13, 2025by: Rachel EvansProgram: World's Only: 300-Hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma Courses
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I decided to enroll in the TEFL program, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. After completing the rigorous yet incredibly useful online course, I gained valuable hands-on experience working with both teens and adults at different English proficiency levels.The experience helped me learn how to connect with various age groups, develop my own teaching style, and build confidence in leading lessons. It also confirmed my passion for teaching and inspired me to continue pursuing it as a career. I’m so thankful to have discovered Premier TEFL—the entire journey was enjoyable, educational, and truly rewarding. I never imagined earning my TEFL certification could be this much fun!

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