About ITI Istanbul
International Training Institute Istanbul is a specialist teacher training centre with roots in Istanbul and a reach that extends far beyond Turkey. Since 1987, ITI has supported English language teachers through internationally recognised qualifications, practical professional development and experienced academic guidance.
1987
Teacher Training
CELTA & DELTA
Istanbul
A Specialist Teacher Training Centre Based in Istanbul
ITI Istanbul is an English language teacher training centre focused on teacher education, professional development and ELT consultancy.
Since 1987, ITI has worked with teachers at different stages of their professional journey — from new teachers preparing for their first international qualification to experienced teachers developing through DELTA, mentoring, training and professional development.
The centre combines academic standards with a collaborative learning culture. Its work brings together practical classroom development, reflective teacher education and recognised training routes such as CELTA and DELTA.
Supporting Teachers at Every Stage
ITI Istanbul supports teachers through qualification courses, advanced professional development and focused training for schools, institutions and individual educators.
CELTA & DELTA
Internationally recognised teacher training routes for teachers who want to develop their classroom practice, professional knowledge and career opportunities.
Short Courses & Workshops
Focused development opportunities for teachers who want practical ideas, specialist input and fresh classroom techniques.
The People Behind ITI Istanbul
Meet the people who support ITI Istanbul’s academic direction, course organisation, teacher training and digital learning experience
Dr. Tom Godfrey
Centre Director & Founder
Dr. Tom Godfrey has been working in English language teaching since 1980 and is the Founder and Centre Director of International Training Institute Istanbul.
He is an ELT consultant specialising in curriculum design and teacher education, with decades of experience supporting teachers, trainers and institutions. His academic background includes an Ed.D from the University of Exeter, UK.
At ITI Istanbul, he guides the centre’s academic direction and teacher training culture, bringing together practical teacher education, reflective development and a long-standing commitment to professional learning.
Course Organisation & Participant Support
Our administrative team supports course organisation, participant communication and the smooth running of ITI Istanbul programmes.
Teacher Trainers & Academic Staff
Our academic team brings together experienced CELTA, DELTA and teacher training professionals with backgrounds in teaching, training, academic management and international ELT.
Liz Aykanat
CELTA Online Coordinator & DELTA Tutor
Liz is from the UK and came to Istanbul after completing the Trinity TESOL Certificate. After completing her DipTEFLA, she moved into teacher training and became full-time at ITI in 2008. She is also an experienced speaking examiner.
Elna Coetzer
CELTA & DELTA Tutor
Originally from South Africa, Elna has lived and worked in Istanbul for more than 20 years. She has worked as a teacher, young learner coordinator and Director of Studies before moving into training. She is an experienced CELTA and Delta tutor and also works internationally as a coach and trainer.
Robyn Stewart
CELTA Tutor
Robyn holds a BFA in Drama and an MA in Intercultural Communication from New York University, Cambridge CELTA and DELTA, and an MA TESOL with distinction from the University of Nottingham. She has worked with teachers across MENA, Europe and Southeast Asia. Her interests include teacher identity, wellbeing, motivation and supporting newly qualified teachers.
Alyona Petrova
CELTA & DELTA Tutor
Alyona is a qualified linguist with a degree in teaching and internationally recognised CELTA and DELTA qualifications. She has 19 years of experience in EFL, having worked as a Business and General English teacher, teacher trainer and Director of Studies. She has taught learners of diverse nationalities, ages and proficiency levels, and has also developed educational materials for online learning platforms.
Zahra Kermani
CELTA & DELTA Tutor
Zahra Kermani has over 20 years of experience in English language teaching. She has taught both young learners and adults, and has worked as a teacher trainer and CELTA tutor in face-to-face and online contexts. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and the DELTA qualification, and enjoys helping teachers build confidence and develop their classroom practice through supportive, practical training.
Digital Learning & ELTica
ITI Istanbul’s digital learning experience is supported by ELTica, a course management and learning platform developed to make course information, registration and learning processes more organised.
The Platform Behind the Learning Experience
ELTica supports ITI Istanbul’s course management, registration and online learning processes. It helps participants access course information, follow course pathways and connect with ITI’s training programmes through a more organised digital experience.
Explore Teacher Training at ITI Istanbul
Discover CELTA, DELTA and professional development courses shaped by ITI Istanbul’s academic experience, collaborative training culture and international reach.