Fulbright: Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA) 2024

The United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) sponsors the Fulbright FLTA Program. Through the sponsorship of teaching assistantships in more than 35 languages at hundreds of U.S. higher education institutions, the Fulbright FLTA Program, a component of the Fulbright Various Student Program, aims to increase Americans' understanding of multiple cultures and languages. Teachers from more than 55 nations can hone their professional abilities and learn about the United States, its people, and its culture directly from the program.
Responsibilities:

• Applicants will be up to 20 hours per week in various educational activities designated by the Supervisor.
• This will include the opportunity to take two courses per semester on an audit or credit basis, beneficial to their teaching career, as determined in consultation with the Supervisor.

Role of the FLTA:

• Provide a youthful, up-to-date component to foreign language classes.
• Enhance the teaching by U.S. professors or teach under their supervision.
• Making studying foreign languages in the United States more meaningful and real.
• Share their culture and values outside of the classroom by joining clubs and becoming involved in the community.
• Engage in academic study that will enrich their postgraduate studies and enhance their professional development.
• Return home with a high proficiency in English.
• Can speak first-hand about the United States, its culture, and its people.

Benefits:

• Course fees.
• Living allowances.
• Travel allowances.
• Health insurance.

How to Apply:

Applicants need to fill out an online application form.