Hello - I would just like to clarify some misunderstanding about what TOEFL is.

TOEFL means "Test of English as a Foreign Language" and it is a test that students take to determine and prove their level of English, usually for the purpose of studying at a university in an English speaking country.

I think what the DK is referring to is TESOL which is "Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages". This is the examination or course that one needs to take in order to teach. TESOL is often taught at Master Degree level and takes one year full time. If you want to do a TESOL Master, you need a undergrad degree plus 1 year teaching experience.

CELTA is Cambridge Syndicate Examinations for getting teaching certificates in one month at a full time intensive programme such as at the British Council or private schools in England. This is only usually acceptable as a teaching certificate in a Turkish High Schools if the teacher is also an university graduate.

The next step up is a DELTA which is the Diploma of the CELTA. A teacher can only do the DELTA after obtaining the CELTA and adding two years work experience. DELTA is often taught while the teacher is working full time and the DELTA supervisor comes the to school to observe the teacher in action.

So basically if you want to work in a high school or university in Turkey as a teacher, you need to have auniversity degree in English or a university degree in another subject plus have the CELTA.

If you wish to teach in a dershane, often the CELTA is just enough (and usually being a "yabanci" is simply enough.

I hope this clarifies everything.
Have a good day.

Thanks a lot Cacik I should ask my friend again though, because he did something at master level yes, but he has no undergrad diploma, and managed to do it in a short time, not a full eudcational year. Ayway, thanks a lot for your info as I would like to do it too, to have a second option no matter where in the world I might end up

If you contact with British Council or any worlwide English Teaching Organisations,they may give an idea.

Smile.. Or Natalia..I was just wondering..Where u able to find a suitable job in Turkey or are u still trying?
I took the TESOL course and graduated 3 weeks ago. For the last 2 weeks i have been sending resumes arround turkey.. but nothing so far. It seems that they all require a bachelor degree(at least), i knew that this would be necessary when working or sending applications for public schools or universities; as far as i know, it is not a must to have one for private institutes.. but now my doubt is...that will not be legal, cause if the ministry of education needs that degree in order to process visa-permit..then we are screwed.
Moreover, lets say that we do not get a legal employer.. so we are supposed to get out of the country before the 90 days period.. now, wouldnt this call their attention?, i mean.. i keep on living or staying there, without a job (not a legal one at least), and where are we getting some income from???.. would we be asked about this???
I would appreciate any extra info that you or any one else could provide.. having spent usd1.700 on the course, willing to work and travel abroad.. just for nothing.. it sounds like a real pain in the a.......
I would appreciate any updates on this matter..

thank u all!!