Education/Training
> Exchange: English Language Fellow Program
Program Description:
The English Language (EL) Fellow Program fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and those of other countries by sending talented, highly qualified U.S. educators in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) on ten-month fellowships to overseas academic institutions in all regions of the world. The Program promotes English language learning and enhances English teaching capacity abroad. Through U.S. embassy projects, EL Fellows share their expertise, hone their skills, gain international experience, and learn other cultures. Upon returning to the United States, they share their experiences and acquired knowledge with their communities and professional colleagues.
General Program Requirements:
To become a candidate for this program, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Have a Masters' degree or higher with a focus on Teaching English as Second or Foreign Language (TESL)/TEFL
- Have a minimum of two years of professional TESL/TEFL experience
- Teacher training experience is preferred.
Status
Active
Loan Terms:
Not Applicable
Application Process:
For more information how to become an EL Fellow, please visit:
http://elf.georgetown.edu/how_do_I_become_a_fellow.html
Program Contact Information:
Applications for this program can be obtained through the following site:
http://elf.georgetown.edu
You may also contact the program office directly:
Georgetown University
Center for Intercultural Education and Development
P.O. Box 579400
Washington, DC 20057-9400
Or call us at:
202-687-2608
Managing Agency:
U.S. Department of State
http://www.state.gov/
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