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 in 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 instruction as well as to student life on U.S. university campuses. This interaction makes studying and learning languages more meaningful and real. In the academic year 2008/2009, Bahrain had four FLTAs who taught Arabic and were enrolled in different American universities in the United States.
Dates of program: August 2010 - June 2011
Preferred candidates will have the following qualifications:
- Hold a valid passport from the Kingdom of Bahrain and currently reside in Bahrain;
- Have not participated in the FLTA program before;
- Are native speakers of Arabic;
- Are between 21 and 29 years old at the time of application;
- Are teachers of English or trained to be teachers of English;
- Possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree;
- Provide recent results of an English proficiency exam with minimum of 550 on the paper TOEFL, or 213 on the computer-based TOEFL, or 79-80 on the internet-based TOEFL, or 6.0 on the IELTS;
- Are able to demonstrate maturity, dependability, responsibility, independence, confidence, open-mindedness, tolerance, thoughtfulness, integrity, professionalism, and desire to meet new people;
- Are comfortable with campus life, prepared to share living accommodations, and able to make adjustments to cultural and social practices different from those of their home country;
- Are willing and able to participate in an intensive academic program, community events, community service, campus activities, and educational travel; and
- Are committed to returning to their home country following the completion of the program.
Application package:
- Complete online application: http://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/flta;
- Complete online supplemental "Personal Information" form (found online);
- Academic transcripts (translated into English);
- College diploma (translated into English);
- Three letters of reference in English;
- Complete "Native Language Nomination" form;
- TOEFL or IELTS score report; and
- Complete "Medical History and Examination" form (found online).
Application deadline:
Complete application package must be submitted by August 30, 2009.
