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TEFL International TESOL Course Surabaya Indonesia

TEFL International conducts their TEFL Certification Course in Indonesia at Surabaya. It would be an intelligent choice to do a course in Surabaya, Indonesia as the TESOL trainers are experienced and local staffs are very helpful. It is a peaceful place to study and at the same time have a gala time traveling. In Indonesia, there is demand for TESOL certified teachers so it is better to do a course here and get some offers of ESL jobs in Indonesia from the local consultants. Thus, a TEFL Course in Surabaya will help in traveling around the country and getting English teaching job.

TEFL Course Surabaya Indonesia

TESOL Certification Course in Surabaya Indonesia

Surabaya is the harbor from where usually tourists take the boat to Bali or Sulawesi. Suabaya is more than just another harbor. It is an interesting old city, with shopping areas in the centre and full of hustle and bustle; a typical Asian metropolis.

History Surabaya
Surabaya was founded some time towards the end of the 13th century. The name derives its name from the legendary battle that took place between a "shark" and a "crocodile". Surabaya, this name is coined from the names of these two animals that fought to establish its superior strength over the other. The city is littered with statues and reliefs depicting the grand battle.

The city was created around the time the Mongul-Chinese invaders were expelled from the country and the Hindu Majapahit Empire came to power; which ruled the area for nearly 200 years. After the decline of Majapahit, Surabaya was under the sultanate rule and spent the next 200 years fighting off the Islamic Mataram, Madura and the Dutch.

The city ultimately conceded defeat to Mataram early in the seventeenth century in one of the bloodiest battles in Java's history. Mataram too was weakened by the long war and the Dutch East Indies Company occupied and colonized it. The Dutch turned Surabaya into a major trading port and a naval base.

During World War II the Japanese occupied the city. Indonesian nationalists evicted the Japanese in 1944. But in 1945 the Dutch and their western allies returned and tried to regain control over the city.

When in 1945 the Dutch flag was being hoisted over what is now the Hotel Majapahit it started off a series of events that led to the "Battle of Surabaya" and finally to Indonesian independence on 17 August 1949.

Your trip to Surabaya will allow you to gain intimate knowledge about Indonesia, its people, culture and language. Surabaya has recently been acknowledged as the cleanest city in Indonesia. Well equipped with every modern facility the city offers a standard accommodation to suit every taste and budget. It is a great place to visit and live as it’s affordable yet modern.

Places of Tourist Interest:
Joko Dolog: It is Surabaya's Mascot.
One of the peculiar sights of Surabaya is the Joko Dolog, commonly known as "Fat Boy" statue. This ancient statue sits grinning in a park in the middle of the city's administrative district. The locals say that this statue was built at the orders of King Kertanegara in the 13th century to dispel a curse that had prevented the city from prospering. Since then the city of Surabaya has been prosperous.

Jembatan Merah is the place to start exploring the city. Around it you find many old houses built by the Dutch. Chinatown is just around the corner, with famous boulevard named Jalan Kembang Jepun.

The Pasar Pabean is a big market that is worth a visit. In the heart of the Arab quarter you find the Masjid Ampel Mosque. You can reach the mosque through the covered bazar in Jalan Ampel Suci.

Kalimas is an old traditional harbor for the world famous Bugis schooner "phinisi" which sailed the Indonesian seas for hundreds of years. At present those praus can still be seen in their former glory with big colorful sails.

Baluran National Park / Wildlife Reserve
Situated at the eastern tip of East Java, off the Surabaya-Banyuwangi main road, it marshes, swampy groves and white beaches. A land-rover or jeep is perhaps the only vehicle that can stand the long haul across these rugged terrain. Here, the banteng wild ox, deer and birds can be photographed in their natural habitat. No wonder this is ‘a place of paradise’ for safari-goers.

Mount Bromo
One can see the most breathtaking scenery of two magnificent volcanoes at the Tengger Highlands. The glorious sunrise, the fresh air invigorates you, as you climb to the top of Mount Bromo.

Majapahit Sculpture
Located south west from Surabaya and around 10km from the town Mojokerto lies Trowulan, surrounded by 100 square kilometers of archaeological site which is named after the bitter Maja Friut. Majapahit was the most powerful Kingdom ever in Indonesia which during 14th century became the Golden age of cultural and political development. Here lie the remains of the great empire of Indonesia.

Tretes
one of the most beautiful mountain resorts of East Java have much to fascinate the wandering tourists.

Trawas
Mountain resort covered with tropical forest, located 25 miles south-west of Surabaya, with numerous adventousous tourist attractions.

Madura
A Half-hour Sea crossing from Subaraya takes you to Madura Island, the major attractions lies with an annual bull race.
Pasir Putih Beach, Situbondo

This is a lovely beach which stretches on the way to Bali from Surabaya. The beach offers Fishing, sailing, swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, water-skiing or just simply sunbathing, making it an ideal spot for family outing.

Kaliklatak
Kaliklatak is a privately owned plantation with an elevation of 450 – 750 metres above sea level. On the slope of Mt. Semeru, it covers 2,500 acres of land producing coffee, rubber, cocoa and spices. It is lush green and lovely.

The Pasar Pabean is a big market worth visiting. In the heart of the Arab quarter you find the Masjid Ampel Mosque. You can reach the mosque through the covered bazar in Jalan Ampel Suci.

Night life
Surabaya has good vibrant and colorful nightlife. Tunjungan Plaza is the place to head for, there are a few disco's around. There are many restaurants are nearby as well. Besides roadside food stalls there’s a food court within a complex named Kya Kya.

A booming city of over 3 million, Surabaya offers many good hotels, shopping centers and entertainment. Its well stocked zoological garden includes several species of Indonesian fauna like "orang utan", komodo dragon and a collection of nocturnal animals.

Weather
Climate in Indonesia Subaya is totally tropical except for the hills and mountain tops where the temperature is all the year round a pleasant 22 to 23 Celsius. It also rains a lot hare. March and April months should be avoided as they are the Typhoon months. It is hot but bearable because of the altitude.