Embassy of the United States

Fulbright Teaching Assistant Program

The FLTA program, established in 1968, aims to strengthen foreign language instruction at U.S. educational institutions by establishing a native speaker presence. Participants in this program teach their native language to American students at colleges and universities all over the United States. The FLTA Program provides a unique 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 engaging in nine-month non-degree studies. 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.

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 - TOEFL 213 (CBT), 550 (PBT), 79-80 (IBT) or IELTS 6.0
6. Applicants must clearly demonstrate maturity, dependability, integrity and professionalism.
   

1. On-line application

http://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/flta

2. Academic transcripts
3. 3 Letters of reference
4. TOEFL Score report
   

Complete application package submitted to US Embassy by January 5, 2008.

Fatema Hashem: e-mail: hashemf@state.gov, phone: 17-242-857, fax: 17-270-547