Educational Exchange
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program
The Embassy of the United States in Tashkent is pleased to announce the competition for the 2010 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program.
Program Overview
The Fulbright FLTA program grant is awarded for one academic year usually beginning in August and ending in May. The FLTA program is a NON-DEGREE program aimed at strengthening foreign language instruction at U.S. colleges and universities, while providing current or future teachers of English with the opportunity to refine their skills, increase their English language proficiency, and extend their knowledge of U.S. society and culture. FLTA participants also interact with their host communities in conversation groups, extracurricular activities, and community outreach projects. FLTA participants may assist in or teach up to two language classes and are required to enroll in at least two courses per semester, one of which must be in U.S. studies. The remaining coursework should relate to their careers in English language teaching. FLTA participants will also be expected to facilitate cultural events, language clubs, and language tables.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
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Be teachers of English or in training to become teachers of English;
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At minimum must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree;
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Be at least 21 years old and no more than 29 years old;
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Possess fluency in English demonstrated by a score of no less than 550 (paper based TOEFL);
213 (computer based TOEFL - CBT);
79-80 (internet based TOEFL - IBT) or
6.0 (overall score international English Language Testing System - IELTS); -
Be residing in their home country throughout the nomination and selection process;
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Demonstrate maturity, dependability, integrity and professionalism;
FLTA participants are required to return to their home countries upon completion of the nine-month program. NO extension requests will be supported. Dependents are not allowed to accompany participants on this program.
Program Provisions
All FLTA participants receive a monthly stipend, accident and sickness coverage, and travel support.
The deadline for the 2009 J. William Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program Application has already passed. Check back in 2010 for details on next year’s program.
