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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Saudi Arabia: The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program

Overview

The purpose of the FLTA program is to strengthen the instruction of foreign languages at U.S. colleges and universities while providing teachers of English from Saudi Arabia and other countries the opportunity to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency and extend their knowledge of the cultures and customs of the United States.

Saudi FLTA participants may assist in or teach up to twenty hours of Arabic language classes per week 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 or English teaching. FLTA participants will also be expected to facilitate cultural events, language clubs, and language tables.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be teachers of English
or in training to become teachers of English, and at minimum must possess the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree by June 1, 2011. Fluency in English is mandatory, 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). Applicants must demonstrate maturity, dependability, integrity, and professionalism. Applicants must be residing in their home country throughout the nomination and selection process. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and no more than 29 years old at the time of application. Additionally applicants from the following disciplines will be considered as FLTA prospective candidates: 1) American Studies; 2) Journalism and Media, and; 3) American or English Literature.


Ideal candidates for the FLTA Program have a desire to meet people and become a part of their host community by participating in community events and campus activities. FLTA participants should also be creative and self-reliant team players, who are able to maintain excellent relationships with faculty, staff, and students.

FLTA participants are required to return to their home countries upon completion of the nine-month program. The FLTA program does not support dependents or family members.

A complete application package includes:

• The on-line application -please click here https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/flta
• Personal information form
• Original academic transcripts with certified English translation (if in Arabic)
• Three letters of reference
• TOEFL/IELTS score report
• Copy of passport


Application Deadline

Applicants must complete an online application and submit all supplementary materials to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh or U.S. Consulates in Jeddah or Dhahran by no later than August 20, 2010.

Successfully selected FLTA Fellows will receive a monthly stipend, accident and sickness coverage, and travel support. U.S. host institutions will provide tuition waivers to support the required course work.
For additional information please review the FLTA web site at: http://flta.fulbrightonline.org/home.html or contact the
U.S. Embassy Riyadh (01-488-3800 ext. 4995)
U.S. Consulate in Jeddah (02-667-0080 ext. 4152)
U.S. Consulate in Dhahran (03-330-3200 ext. 3115)

http://riyadh.usembassy.gov/education-and-culture/exchange-programs/the-fulbright-foreign-language-teaching-assistant-flta-program-2011.html


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