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TEFL Trainees
Why join our TESOL Course in Indonesia?
With a wide variety of social and cultural activities, water sports
and other activities, vibrant nightlife, delectable Indonesian cuisine,
friendly people and close proximity to an abundance of teaching
opportunities, Surabaya (and surrounding areas) is sure to have what
you are looking for in a learning location.
Where
• Historic Surabaya.
• Close proximity to some of the most amazing beaches in the world.
• Near a thriving nightlife scene and plenty of restaurants, shops and other activities.
Why
• Live in one of the most exciting cities in the world, and be central
to a lot of places like Bali, Jakarta and Kalimantan (Borneo).
• Administered by highly trained staff with extensive knowledge of Surabaya and surrounding areas.
• Immerse yourself in an inviting, friendly culture while gaining the
experience and knowledge that will enable you to live and work abroad
for years to come.
Empower yourself to live, travel and work in the land of amazing grace and beauty.
Who
• Your fellow students come from many countries on many continents.
• Your teacher trainers are some of the most experienced and well trained in the industry.
• Your support staff is extremely helpful, courteous and will assist you with whatever you need.
• The locals are peaceful, friendly people who generally like spending time with foreigners.
How
• Fill out an application form and take that next step towards learning amidst the big city buzz and excitement of Surabaya.
How Much (Fees for TEFL Course?)
• $1,590 (including accommodation)
• $1,490 (excluding accommodation)
Join the TESOL Course Surabaya. You’ll work hard, and you’ll be prepared to Teach English Abroad.
So why wait, get this TEFL Certification now.
Note:Local circumstances and extras may change without notice
This TEFL International Course conducted by a separate company working
as a subcontractor of TEFL International and is not a non-profit
organization.
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Faq’s
Visas: Visas are required by all foreigners entering Indonesia although, and can be acquired upon entry.
Once you arrive in Indonesia immigration forms will be available at
the airport. For $25 USD you will receive a one month tourist visas.
Longer visas have to be obtained outside the country. Visas are
available from Indonesian embassies and consulates in most countries.
Health risks: Dengue fever, malaria and cholera are all present in Indonesia. Basic precautions are usually sufficient.
Immunization against cholera, hepatitis A and B, and C are good
ideas if you decide to live here. We will keep you updated as to any
outstanding health issues.
Time: GMT/UTC plus eight hours (the whole of Indonesia is set to Beijing time).
Electricity: 220V, 50 AC; plugs can be three-pronged angled, three-pronged round, two flat pins or two narrow round pins.
Weights & measures: Metric
Banking
Indonesia uses Rupiah for currency. (see exchange rate)Credit cards are
becoming more common in Indonesia, but cash remains the preferred form
of payment. You can access funds from your home accounts using Cirrus
and Visa Plus ATM cards in the bank machines of larger local banks.
You can transfer money from just about any bank in Indonesia to your
own bank at home. You can get a money order or electronically transfer
up to 100% of your salary.
Opening an account is very easy. Once you have your Kitas(Work Visa) and registration card, you can open your account.
All you need are the proper documents, which include an employment
statement provided by the school , passport, residence card, and a copy
of your contract.
Banks include:
BCA Bank Central Asia
HSBC(Hong Kong bank)
Citi Bank
and many more
If you don’t have an account Western Union is widely available here.
Communications
If you don’t have your own computer Internet cafes(Warnets) are readily available.
Generally clean- with a variety of services, from printing to scanning, available.
International calls can be made easily from your home or from a
Wartel (a telephone center)that has facilities for local,national and
international calls.
Faxes can usually be sent from a wartel ,if not your school should have this facility.
Shopping
Shopping is one of the major pastimes in Indonesia. If you are an
enthusiastic shopper, you will fit right in. You can shop at street
stalls, some of the largest open markets in the world, big department
stores, and small specialty shops. Whether your looking to shop in an
air-conditioned supermarket or mall, or looking to rough it in a more
traditional market, you’ll find electronics, t-shirts, handicrafts or
souvenirs. There are better bargains to be had in the markets,
especially with custom-made goods, leather items, knit shirts, and
tennis shoes, and knock offs. Don’t be afraid to haggle.
Clothes
Teachers always have ideas about what to bring to Indonesia. Shoes
were most frequently mentioned - in the form of sturdy walking shoes,
wide-sized shoes, and warm boots. For some overall advice, if you are
happy with the shoes you have, bring enough to last your sojourn. Don’t
count on finding the same thing in Indonesia (especially good quality
for reasonable prices). The only exception is athletic shoes; sometimes
these are cheaper in Indonesia.
With regard to all clothing, “Western large sizes” can be difficult
to find, especially for women, and extra large sizes are non-existent.
Women may have difficulty finding larger sizes undergarments. However,
if you would like custom-made clothing at affordable prices, Indonesia
is a great place to obtain them.
Food
Indonesia has restaurants. By and large, they sell Indonesian food,
but there are alternatives as well. Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean and
Western foods are available, but relatively expensive. American fast
food chains are here. Some hotels and restaurants offer American,
French, and Italian food. Vegetarian restaurants are few and far
between, though they do exist. Most Indonesian food contains meat and/or
seafood or is cooked with meat broth, but the amounts used are small
and it’s easy to ask for no meat.
“Generally, people acquire a taste for Indonesian food; if not, they
eat Chinese,Korean,Japanese or fast food and fantasize about what’s not
available.” While that may have been true a few year back, the number
of international restaurants has increased.
Bottled water is cheap and many teachers have it delivered to their
homes. If you plan to cook Western food in Indonesia, you’ll able to
find most herbs and spices locally. Red and black pepper, garlic
powder, ginger,coriander and cinnamon are easily obtainable. Many
Western items are available as special imports, but they are expensive.
If you are used to limiting your intake of salt, sugar, or saturated
fats, you will find it more difficult in Indonesia. Both Indonesian and
Chinese food can be quite tasty, and oily, and fatty and salty. In
moderate amounts it may even be healthy.
If you are vegetarian you should bring yeast extract tablets with
you if you use them, or any form of vitamin tablets. Fruit is not that
expensive. Vegetables are cheaper. Being unhealthy is the most
expensive.
Fast food is readily available. Pizza Hut,McDonalds,Wendy’s,KFC,A&W and Doner Kebab are the big names
Personal Items
Most of the necessities are available in some form, including many locally-made versions of North American brands.
Also, if you are fond of using name brand, over-the-counter medications
(e.g., Tylenol, Benadryl, Rolaids), bring them with you. Those remedies
for diarrhea and hacking coughs are especially useful. Contact Lenses:
Bausch and Lomb, Coopervision, and local brands of contact lenses are
available. Disposable contact lenses can also be found. Alcon
(Flexcare, Preflex) and Bausch and Lomb products are available at some
pharmacies, but usually though the optical stores. These products
usually run 150-200% of U.S. prices.
Local brands of enzyme tablets are available, but their imported
counterparts are expensive. Other product lines tend to be more widely
avail able and less expensive. Many teachers have been quoted as
saying, “Oh, I wish I had brought (insert here) with me.” This is
usually in reference to board games, computers, greeting cards, novels,
and craft materials (e.g., knitting, and cross-stitch).
Some instructors bring enough personal items to last a few months
and have the rest shipped to them. However, mail can be slow and
sometimes gets lost.
Teaching Materials
If you have personal materials that you are able to bring with you,
do so. While there are bookstores in Indonesia with sections, they are
usually quite expensive, since the majority of these items are
imported. Especially useful are game ideas as well as activities that
can be transferred across any subject area and level of ability. Most
schools have such games as Scrabble and Word Up available for use in
the classroom, but quantities are limited and tend to get used often.
Postal Services
Indonesian mail service is less than good, and rates can be more
expensive than North American postal service rates. Airmail to North
America usually takes four to ten days, but delays are not uncommon.
Surface mail can take as long as two or three months.
Registered mail and express mail services EMS, as well as private
services (e.g., DHL, Federal Express) are also available. It is best to
have mail sent to your institute address rather than your home address.
Recreation
Most of Indonesia’s sightseeing attractions are accessible to the
dedicated traveler. Singapore, Malaysia, or Hong Kong are not out of
reach.
There are many open air theaters and cultural sites where individual
performers and groups appear, especially in Jakarta. Indonesia has an
active traditional theatrical and musical community.
Home Entertainment
Television
A few good local stations. Trans TV is a local favorite as it has two
English-language movies every night. Cable isn’t needed for local
channels. A cheap rabbit ears device is enough. Cable is available for
those who need ESPN, Star movies/sports, HBO or Discovery channel.
Radio
There is at least one English language radio station.
Swimming Pools
Swimming is popular in Indonesia. There are a lot of public pools and most fitness clubs and hotels have nice facilities.
Hiking
Indonesia is such a mountainous country that hiking is always an
option. There are a number of trails and passes that you can explore.
Early morning is the best time.
Fitness Clubs
There are some private health and sports clubs.
Atlas, Tresor, Celebrity Fitness
Books, newspapers magazines and videos
Bookstores
Gramedia, Trimedia and Gunung Agung all have English language sections. Sogo supermarket has a fairly swank bookstore.
Bring a couple of novels and swap with friends.
Newspapers and Magazines
Time, Newsweek, the Economist, GQ, Esquire, Premiere and a few other
magazines are available in Indonesia for the English only speaker.
Don’t expect to find Playboy or Penthouse here.
A daily newspaper, The Jakarta Post, published in Jarkata but distributed daily in Surabaya.
Movies
Movie going is made easy in Indonesia by the 21 Chain of Cinemas.
Videos
You can rent a wide selection of new and old movies on VCD or DVD.
In some stores you will find a large sampling of Chinese,Hong Kong, and
Indonesian. The bulk of the selection, old or new, is American.
Nightlife
Lots of bars, discos and cafés and restaurants are available.
Dining Out
There are also a number of nightclubs, discos, café, bars and karaoke clubs in downtown Surabaya and the surrounding areas.
Leisure time in the various cities can be spent in a number of ways.
You could go native and take to the shopping streets; bowling is
another very popular pastime; there are bars and discos to dance and
drink the night away in and there are restaurants of every
denomination. The more up-market western bars and restaurants can be
expensive and dining in these on a regular basis would be a strain on
your purse strings to say the least. However, there are other western
eateries in which one can eat at affordable prices, such as 80RUPIAH
per head inclusive of beer.
Generally beers are quite steep in nightclubs at a cost of around
30-40,000 RUPIAH and wine is very expensive and can cost as much as
60RUPIAH per glass. However, eating in local restaurants and drinking
Bintang beer is very affordable and living in this way you’ll find that
your wages will go a long way. A large lunch or dinner in a local
mid-range restaurant will cost from 20-30,000 RUPIAH per person
including beer or a soft drink.
Coffee Shops
Coffee shops and café are a major hangout for Indonesians. You’ll
find these by exploring, or by asking older students,staff or teachers.
Religious Services
A number of different religions are represented in Indonesia.Five
are officially recognized; Islam, Hinduism,Buddhism, Catholicism and
Christianity are the two most common. Yes those last two are considered
quite distinct here. Mosques,temples and churches abound and some
services are available in English.
Safety
Applicants for teaching/or study positions in Indonesia are advised
to contact their Embassy. The Embassy should have an information
service for people considering an extended visit to a foreign country.
Getting around
Public transportation is inexpensive. Indonesia is accessible, and
has a fair amount of cheap taxis and buses. Transportation within
Indonesia is cheap and convenient. Nearly all areas within Indonesia
are connected by a network of air service, trains, boats, ferries and
buses.
Indonesian Lessons
There are a number of schools and there are private lessons available. Ask around.
Martial Arts
Do you want to study Silat, Tae Kwon Do, Wushu, Kung Fu or Tai Chi.
View it as alternative fitness or cultural enrichment. Take a chance.
Embassies
Applicants for teaching positions in Indonesia are encouraged to
contact their Embassy, which has an information service for people
considering an extended visit to a foreign country.
Medical Care
You’ll always here stories about how bad doctors are, even at home.
Indonesian medical care and dental care is clean, prompt, courteous and
not at all expensive
Tefl Indonesia is the Indonesian Branch of TEFL International
We offer an intensive TESOL training program
The course runs one month (120 hours). It’s four weeks long, Monday to Friday and starts at 9:00am ending most nights at 5:00pm
It includes classroom inputs on Grammar, phonology, structure, writing,
lesson planning, choosing materials, language awareness and evaluating
students. It also includes in class teaching practice. These practices
are observed and evaluated and trainees are expected to reach a level
of competence at the end of the course.
Detailed course information
http://www.teflindonesia.com/apply.html
* Fill out an Application Form and take that next step towards learning amidst the big city buzz and excitement of Surabaya.
How much are the fees for a TESOL Course?
* $1,590 (including accommodation)
* $1,490 (excluding accommodation)
As far as currency conversion; check out http://www.xecurrency.com
It’s bank rates are fairly accurate and you can get a daily update on currency fluctuations.
Course Information
LOCATION AND COURSE INFORMATION Surabaya,EastJava Indonesia
Final Payment
The balance of your course fees can be paid by credit card (but only
Mastercard and Visa), cash or traveler’s checks in USD. All accounts
must be settled by the first day of the course. Please note – if you
choose to pay cash in Indonesian Rupiah, the associated exchange rate
to USD will be determined by the Course Director as advised by the
exchange rate offered at www.xe.com/ucc.
Visa and Passport Information
All visitors to Indonesia are required to carry a passport valid for
at least six months after arrival date. Visitors to Indonesia from the
United Kingdom, North America, Australia and New Zealand can stay in
Indonesia for a maximum of 30 days on a tourist visa. This can not be
extended without leaving the country. Citizens from all other countries
should contact their local consulate to obtain current travel
regulations.
For more information on obtaining visas please visit.
*As this information is subject to change at any time, we advise
everyone to contact your local consulate for current travel regulations
prior to planning your trip.
Working in Indonesia
If you are planning on seeking work in Indonesia, please bring along
your original diploma and transcripts from College, Technical School or
High School, as well as a copy of your birth certificate.
There is great demand for qualified TEFL teachers throughout the
world. TEFL International provides the following services in this area:
Contact information and details of schools in the region of your choice
Contact information and details of selected schools worldwide
Details of selected vacancies available worldwide
Details of the most popular web sites of TEFL vacancies and information
Internet access for job searches and on-line applications
Sessions covering CV preparation, advice about applications and
interviews and all available information about teaching conditions in
the trainees preferred destinations.
TEFL International has been very successful in assisting our course graduates locate teaching job opportunities and vacancies.
Getting to Surabaya
There is an international airport in Surabaya welcoming direct
flights from Europe, Singapore and Hong Kong, although more available
and inexpensive flights go to Jakarta. From Jakarta, many airlines run
inexpensive flights directly to Surabaya, offering breathtaking views
of Indonesia’s landscape. These flights cost less than 50 USD one way.
Buses and trains do run from Jakarta to Surabaya, and the twelve-hour
ride will cost approximately 10 USD. The train station is just outside
of the center of Surabaya. A taxi can take you to the school.
Transportation upon arrival
Your accommodation is available starting on the Thursday before the
course begins through the Monday following the final week. We hope you
will plan to arrive in Surabaya by Saturday at the latest, as this will
give you a chance to relax and get accustomed to your surroundings
before the course begins.
On Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday prior to the course start
date, between 8am and 8pm, we provide transportation from Surabaya
airport to your local accommodation. If you are traveling to Surabaya
by bus during these days, call us prior to boarding the bus () and we
will pick you up at your scheduled arrival time at the bus station. For
those arriving at any other time please contact us for further details.
Here is the contact information:
Netty Poernomo
Course Director
n_poernomo@yahoo.com
telp: 62 31 731 7352
fax:62 31 734 6323
Tefl International Indonesia
Campus Address
Raya Darmo Permai 111/A-9
Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
Important Note
Regardless of your arrival day and time, we ask that you assist us
in preparing for all arrivals by providing us with your travel
arrangements via email at admin.teflindo@gmail.com. Please do so as soon as
your travel plans are confirmed and at least one week prior to your
scheduled arrival time. Help us help you by providing this information!
Early Arrivals
If you wish to arrive in Surabaya before the Thursday when your
accommodation is available, TEFL International can provide assistance
in finding reasonably priced and well located rooms.
Accommodation details
Accommodation in Surabaya will consist of a private room (unless
otherwise requested) located either near the school or in an apartment
within a five-minute walk to the school. All rooms have a private bath
and are clean, comfortable and adequately furnished. All rooms are also
located within easy reach of various restaurants, bars and
entertainment sites.
Bedding is provided; however, you will need to bring your own
towels. We provide free, weekly cleaning service during the course for
all rooms, and laundry service is available at a nominal fee.
You are more than welcome to invite friends or family members to
stay in your room during the course - just please let us know as soon
as possible. There is a minimal extra charge per additional person per
room.
Please be assured that any special requests or requirements
regarding accommodation will be taken into account, and TEFL
International will make every effort to oblige.
School Location and Facilities
The school building is located in the heart of Surabaya Town,
offering easy access to exploring all the best beaches, entertainment
and tourist sites the city has to offer. The building is spacious and
comfortable, with large classrooms, whiteboards and complete resource
materials.
The school phone, fax and internet facilities are available for
trainee use with prior approval from the School Manager. Outgoing mail
can be left at the front desk and will be posted the following morning.
We simply charge you the same price that the post office charges us.
Training Schedule
The first class will take place Monday morning at 9:30 a.m., at
which time we will provide a complete course schedule. Sessions
generally run between 9:30 a.m. and 8.30 p.m. with regular breaks.
There will be a welcome meal provided by the school on the first day of the course.
Trainees are expected to attend all input and other sessions
included on the schedule unless they are sick and require medical
treatment. This is particularly important for Teaching Practice (TP) as
it is very difficult to arrange alternate TP times.
Course Dress and Requirements
For all input and tutorial sessions at the training location, there
are no specific dress requirements, yet we ask that you be mindful of
your peers and respectful of the fact that you are a visitor in another
country.
During Teaching Practice, however, there are specific dress
requirements that adhere to the local working culture and basic ideas
of professionalism. All trainees are expected to dress “casually smart”
according to the following guidelines:
Women:
Shoulders should be covered; sleeveless shirts are acceptable, but
very thin straps or tank tops are not. No low-cut necklines or very
short skirts. Bare midriffs must not be visible, even when lifting arms
up. Open-toed shoes are acceptable except when visiting local schools.
Men:
Long pants; no raggedy jeans. Short- or long-sleeved shirt with a
collar; a tie is not required. Sandals are acceptable, yet closed shoes
are preferred and required when visiting local schools. Long hair
should be neatly tied back into a pony-tail.
*Note – in the event that we visit local schools for Teaching
Practice, please be prepared to dress professionally. Women are to be
neatly dressed with covered shoulders and knees, men in long pants and
button-down shirts (ties will be provided). Only closed-toed shoes will
be acceptable for both women and men. No tennis shoes or jeans, please.
Resources
Please bring a pen and a notebook for taking notes during class. All
relevant course books and materials will be provided, and the school
has a large resource library for reference.
Photocopying, fax, telephone and internet facilities are available for use by trainees.
Trainee Post-Course Evaluations
Each trainee will be asked to complete a written evaluation form at
the end of the course, which will remain anonymous and confidential.
These evaluations are aimed to give trainees the opportunity to provide
feedback regarding anything to do with the course, trainers,
accommodation, and so forth.
In addition, we welcome your open and honest feedback at any stage
during the course, so that we can continue to improve the training
course and the facilities provided at the training location. Your
thoughts are truly invaluable, so please share them!
ABOUT SURABAYA
In-Town Transportation
The easiest way to make your way around surabaya is taxi. When
hiring, make certain the taxi has a meter. There is a local bus network
that circles the city; however, it is very slow and unreliable. Cars
and motorcycles are available for hire locally.
Drinking Water
Tap water is deemed unsafe to drink in Indonesia; therefore,
therefore you should only drink bottled water during your stay. Bottled
water is very inexpensive and readily available in the school and
throughout the city. Ice in hotels and restaurants is always purified
and therefore safe.
Shopping
All types of shopping facilities exist in the city – from
international supermarkets and department stores to small shops selling
local handicrafts and markets selling fresh produce. No doubt you will
find plenty to buy in Surabaya!
Local Weather Conditions
The average climate conditions in Surabaya are tropical throughout
the year - hot and humid during the day with cool, temperate breezes at
night. The local rainy season lasts from October through April. During
this time, heavy tropical rains fall mainly in the late afternoon, yet
the remainder of the day offers clear skies and stunning sunsets. Daily
highs average 30-34ºC in the hottest months, with a nighttime low of
21ºC.
As this description is an average, we highly recommend that you
check current weather conditions prior to departure to assist you in
your travel preparations.
Get Acquainted!
Beautiful beaches, dramatic scenery, fascinating sights, elephant
and rain forest trekking, internationally renowned cuisine, a wide
variety of water sports, an intense and pulsating nightlife… Surabaya
has something to please everyone! And all can be enjoyed on a very
limited budget, so you should never be bored during your free time.
Before your arrival, we highly recommend you purchase a descriptive
guide book or do some online research to familiarize yourself and get
acquainted with Surabaya and all it has to offer. For more information
on Surabaya and the country of Indonesia, we recommend the following
sites:
Lonely Planet Online www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south_east_asia/Indonesia
Surabaya-Guide
Surabaya Tourism
Surabaya Indonesia Travel
Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Email us
Yahoo Chat: duplez@yahoo.com
MSN Chat:duper@hotmail.com
Telephone:62 31 731 7352 (Indonesia)
We look forward to welcoming you to Surabaya!
Join the TESOL Course Indonesia, Surabaya. You’ll work hard, and you’ll be prepared to Teach English Abroad.
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Indonesia, Surabaya - TEFL Course Schedule (TESOL Certification)
04 May - 29 May 2009
01 June - 26 June 2009
06 July -31 July 2009
03 August - 28 August 2009
07 September - 02 October 2009
05 October - 30 October 2009
02 November - 27 November 2009
30 November - 25 December 2009
Please contact me with any more questions
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Yours sincerely, Wayne Duplessis
