Ever imagined how it feels like to be teaching in the United States? Are you longing to find an opportunity to share your rich culture with other people? Then the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program is right for you.
"Increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries." – This is the goal of the Fulbright Program, the flagship international exchange program sponsored by the United States of America (USA) government. This program provides opportunities for chosen individuals to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. Lucky participants are carefully selected according to their academic merit and leadership potential.
The Foreign Language Teaching Assistance program has started since 1968. The program has been giving the chance for young, international teachers to better their skills in teaching, improve their proficiency in using the English language and to know more about cultures and customs in the United States.
Who are qualified for this program?
Candidates must have the passion for teaching. These people should have the interest in teaching their own culture and knowledge to American students. These lucky people will be taking a test to gauge how well they know their own culture and that includes current events.
Leadership skills are also needed and valued. They need to have the ability to motivate students in their classes. These candidates should be people who are open to embracing cultures, very participative in different events and maintain good relationship among colleague, students and other people.
Here are major requirements for the program:
2. English fluency is mandatory. English proficiency exam is required. A score no less than 550 on TOEFL paper-based test and 79 on the TOEFL iBT test. (TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language)
3. Teaching experience
4. Applicants must show maturity, dependability, integrity and professionalism
5. Outgoing and dynamic individuals with a great sense of humor
Electronic application is used in the program. Candidates should complete the online application form. Instructions must be read carefully and thoroughly. Prior to starting the process, candidates are asked to contact IIEFLTA@iie.org to let them know of their application. In addition, there are downloadable instructions and IIE FLTA handbook for candidates to read first before starting their application.
THE FLTA is a good opportunity for non-native speakers to promote and learn culture in the US. Such opportunity should not be missed. With this program, Americans will be more familiar with other countries’ language and customs; hence, better understanding of one’s cultural or ethnic background.
For more information, visit http://www.iie.org/Programs/Fulbright-FLTA.
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