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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

Indonesia has a rich historical past as reflected by the, 13th century citadel depicting Majapahit Kingdom architecture which is often referred to as “the Golden Age” in Indonesian history. It has a culture that has been influenced by Indian, Malay and Dutch cultures. Its remarkable tropical landscape, exquisite arts and spirituality exuding from its countless temples and mosques all provide an unforgettable potpourri of experience.

Indonesia is apparently a Muslim-majority nation, although officially it is not an Islamic country. Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia. The country shares its borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Malaysia. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, and the Indian territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.The country is developing at a fast pace. Indonesia blends both tradition and modernization. From high end malls to bustling markets, each packed with chic, affordable retail options-you will get it all here. It’s luxurious yet cozy cities situated amidst the serenity and beauty of nature offers wonderful harmonious blend of east and west. Yet Indonesia is an affordable country to live in where an ESL teacher can afford a luxurious life unlike in the other South East Asian countries. Imagine registering for a TEFL certificate onsite 120 hours or 4 weeks course in Indonesia, would it be in any way less than a dream come true? In the wonderful country doing a TEFl course is a fantasy for many but reality for a few who opt for the International TEFL course in Surabhaya, Indonesia.What a chance to see the many wonderful sights of this land and interact with the people. One may even find and ESL placement here as there is steady demand for teachers in Indonesia and the pay is definitely not unattractive.

About Indonesia
Indonesia is a land of countless temples on craggy terrain spotted with dormant volcanoes lush equatorial forests that frequently feels the nudge of earthquakes, is indeed a picturesque country. It is the world’s largest archipelago made up of more than 17,000 islands of which less than 1,500 bear a name. At the centre of the archipelago is Java; Jakarta, Indonesia's capital and largest city is in Java and it supports an overwhelming population.

Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country after China, India and the United States. Indonesia is also the largest Muslim state. Although the islands are home to more than 100 ethnic groups, most Indonesians are of mixed Malay origins and practice Islam.

The island of Bali is the most beautiful place with fantastic resorts and beaches and endless quaint cultural programs that will surely mesmerize you. Sumatra is also very beautiful. The Borobudur temple at Jog Jakarta is massive and beautiful. The smaller islands of Indonesia include Madura, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores and Bali.
If visiting Indonesia it is better to first plan out the places one wishes to visit. The places of interest are too many and impossible to cover within a short period.

Indonesia's greatest distance from north to south is about 1,900 km and from east to west about 5,100 km . The country's total land area is 1,904,443 sq km (735,310 sq mi).

If you’re interesting to travel to Indonesia, Jakarta is simply too massive to explore without fragmenting your experience into specific things to do.
Places of Interest:

Stopover at the Thousand Islands . The further you venture away from the city, the more pristine the water and plentiful the wildlife.

Check out Pulau Sepa, Pantara and Pelangi for the best diving and snorkeling.

Visit the different malls and plazas in Jakarta: South Jakarta (Senayan City, Plaza Senayan, Pondok Indah Mall), West Jakarta (Mall Taman Anggrek), East Jakarta (Cibubur Junction) and Central Jakarta (Sarinah, Djakarta Theatre)
You will have a great time in Jl. Jaksa. It's the place for many foreigners congregate and exchange notes.
Wander around Old Jakarta and see the Museum Wayang (puppet museum)
Even if you can’t stay at the Mandarin Oriental or designer hotel Kemang Icon visit them

Go clubbing at the chic Dragon Fly and the world famous, 24 hour pumpin’, Stadium Eat out at Dapur Babah, Pendoka Kemang or Lara Djonggrang Dream on at Jalan Taman Impian Jaya Ancol theme park.
For Sunday masses, you may come and join English Sunday mass at St. Theresia Church every Sunday at 11 am.
Indonesia has more than 7,000 Internet Cafe, in Indonesia is called Warnet. Almost every city has them.
The art and craft of Indonesia is famous. They vary in both medium and art form. Indonesians are artistic by nature and express themselves on canvas, wood, metals, clay and stone. The batik process of waxing and dyeing originated in Java centuries ago. It is still very much in demand. A great place to visit and do the TEFL certificate course.

TEFL Course Indonesia
With a teeming population of over four million, Surabaya is one of the largest in the world by population, is fast emerging as a favorite tourist destination in Asia. Surabaya is a progressive capital undergoing rapid change.

The tourists are not restricting themselves to only Jakarta these says, they are coming in large numbers from different parts of the world to Surabaya which is entry point to Mt. Bromo, the cool mountain retreats of Tretes and Malang and the Island of Bali. Surabaya is a perfect holiday destination and the International TEFL course at Surabaya grants you the opportunity to enjoy an educational vacation at the idyllic settings of exotic Indonesia.

The 120 hour TEFL course that is world acclaimed and much prized by teachers and employers alike, when conducted in a wonderful location like Surabaya, Indonesia, becomes ten times more interesting as the trainees can now experience a whole new world, a new culture. They need not worry about accommodation as it is provided by the institute and the support staff of TEFL International will guide you and help you to make the trip a rare experience.

TESOL or TEFL Certification Course is a four week or 120 hours intensive class room based basic Teacher training course. The course offered by The International TEFL Course empowers participants with an internationally recognized certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It provides trainees with skills and techniques essential for teaching English to students whose indigenous tongue isn’t English. In order to be an English teacher anywhere in the world a TEFL or TESOL certificate is the necessary. It’s a specification that all classified ads for English teachers insist upon.
TEFL means Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Teach Abroad one must have a TEFL certificate. The certification provides the credentials needed for teaching English Abroad in non-native English speaking countries.

The highlight of the in class / on site course is the teaching practice sessions. This course provides ample opportunity to teacher trainees to face classroom situations and implement all the teaching techniques taught instantly. The constant feedback that they receive from the trainers and observers is also beneficial. It helps them to correct their errors assiduously.

The 4-week classroom based TEFL / TESOL course is very pragmatic and gives much weight to practice teaching or the hours spent in actual classrooms. The course also extends Job guidance and support for your entire teaching career.

ECONOMY
While Indonesia was long touted for its sound macroeconomic management and spectacular growth the Asian financial crisis in 1997/98 revealed the weak underpinnings of the economy: an unhealthy banking sector untenable levels of private foreign debt and uncompetitive practices that favored the financial interests of former President SOEHARTO's family and friends led to the ruin and collapse of Indonesian economy. Indonesia sought IMF assistance early in the crisis and eventually brokered a $42 billion bailout package. Since then things are looking up for Indonesia. The Indonesian realize the importance of English education and ESL market is pretty stable in the country.

GDP: purchasing power parity—$960 billion (1997 est.)
GDP—real growth rate: 4% (1997 est.)
GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$4 600 (1997 est.)
Agriculture: 16%
Industry: 43%

Travel Information

Electricity in Indonesia
Power throughout most of Indonesia is 220 to 240 Volts AC. Power cuts are frequent during the rainy season.

Indonesian Money & Currency
The currency of Indonesia is the Rupiah. At current exchange rates, one Indonesian Rupiah is worth 0.0001 USD while one USD is worth 9,500.00 IDR.

Taxes, Tipping & Service Charges
Usually big restaurants in places like Bali add tax and service charges on to the printed menu prices. This can add up to around 21% so be sure to check the menu when ordering to avoid surprises. Where a service charge is not already added on, you may wish to tip 5% to 10% for good service.

Safety & Security in Indonesia
Anybody visiting Indonesia is wise to think about their safety and security. The good news is that, given a minimum of precautions, you can have a perfectly safe and enjoyable trip to anywhere in Indonesia.In all major cities, such as Surabaya, Jakarta and Bali hotels, shopping malls and other places that may attract large numbers of people have security precautions in place.

There is visual search of all vehicles entering the parking areas and security checks (looking in bags, metal detectors) on all people entering the buildings. The checks are generally unobtrusive and should not pose a problem for tourists. As with anywhere else in the world today, be on your guard when visiting nightclubs or other places that are packed - especially with westerners.

Theft can be a bit of a problem in Indonesia. Unfortunately, pilferage is quite common at airports in the country, so make sure all compartments of your checked bags are sealed. It is safer to seal empty compartments of the bags as there have been accusations of airport employees trafficking drugs in unsuspecting passengers' bags. Pickpockets can also be a problem in places with a lot of tourists. Be careful where you keep your valuables. Beware of touts. As in any poor country that attracts a lot of tourists, there are a lot of people hoping to relieve you of your money, one way or another. The assault you receive when arriving at airports can be particularly annoying. If you really hate that kind of thing, consider ordering an airport transfer for hassle free departure to the hotel.

People and culture
Indonesians are friendly people and despite Islam being the most commonly practiced religion, the culture proudly followed by the nation is rooted in its Hindu and Buddhist past.

The present day culture of Indonesia is a product of various cultural influences from ancient Hindu to Islamic to Western thoughts brought by Portuguese traders and Dutch colonists. The basic principles, include the concepts of mutual assistance or "gotong royong" and consultations or "musyawarah" to arrive at a consensus or "mufakat". Originating in rural life, this system is still very much in use in community life throughout the country. Though the legal system is based on the Old Dutch penal code, social life as well as the rites of passage is founded on customary or "adat" law, which differs from area to area. ''Adat'' law has been instrumental in maintaining gender equality in Indonesia.

Indonesian art forms are greatly influenced by religion. The famous dance dramas of Java and Bali are derived from Hindu mythology and often feature fragments from the Hindu epics such as Ramayana and Mahabharata.

The crafts of Indonesia vary in both medium and art form. As a whole the people are artistic by nature and express themselves on canvas, wood, metals, clay and stone. The batik process of waxing and dyeing originated in Java centuries ago and classic designs have been modified with modern trends in both pattern and technology. There are several centres of Batik in Java, the major ones being Yogyakarta, Surakarta, Pekalongan and Cirebon.

Indonesia is rich in handicrafts. Various forms of handicrafts practiced are: woodcarvings for ornamentation and furniture, silverwork and engraving from Yogyakarta and Sumatra; filgree from South Sulawesi and Bali with different styles of clay, sandstone and wood sculptures. These are but a few of the handicrafts found in Indonesia.

Religion in Indonesia: The majority (about 88%) of the population follows Islam. In fact Indonesia is the nation with largest Muslim population. However, freedom of religion is provided by the Indonesian Constitution, which is defined in the First Principle of the State Philosophy' "Pancasila", which upholds a "Belief in One Supreme God". Others religions followed in Indonesia are Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism.

Weather
The main aspect of Indonesia’s climate is rainfall. It rains almost uniformly all the year round and keeps the temperatures on land remain pretty constant. The equator passes right through the country and the climate is mainly tropical, with the coastal plains around 28°C, the inland and mountain areas about 26°C, and the higher altitude areas, 23°C.
The area's relative humidity ranges between 70 and 90 percent. The monsoons usually blow in from the south and east in June through September.