Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program

 

The Public Affairs Office U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem announces the Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program:

The U.S. Consulate announces the launch of this year’s competition for the FY 2008-2009 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program.  Since 1968, the FLTA Program has aimed to strengthen foreign language instruction at U.S. educational institutions by establishing a native speaker presence. The FLTA Program provides an opportunity for young, international teachers of English to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency and extend their knowledge of the cultures and customs of the United States while teaching Arabic as a foreign language and engaging in non-degree studies at a U.S. college or university over the course of nine months. FLTAs add an energetic and up-to-date cultural component to foreign language classes as well as to student life on U.S. campuses. This interaction makes studying and learning languages much more meaningful and real.

Eligibility:

1. Native Speaker of Arabic 
2. Between 21 and 29 years old at the time of application
3. Teacher of English or trained to be a teacher of English
4. Must possess an equivalent of US bachelor’s degree by August 2008
5. Fluency in English -  79-80 (IBT TOEFL) or IELTS 6.0
6. Applicants must clearly demonstrate maturity, dependability, integrity and professionalism.
   

Please visit the On-line application: http://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/flta

Deadline:

Complete application package submitted to Public Affairs Section by January 4, 2008which includes:

• Print out of the online application
  
• Letters of recommendations
  
• B.A. certificate and transcripts
  
• M.A. certificate and transcripts
  

Contact Information:

E-mail: exchanges@state.gov phone: +972-2-622 7172