U.S Embassy invites interested Kenyans for teaching opportunities; How to apply
U.S. Embassy unveils one-year Fulbright teaching assistant opportunities for Kenyans
U.S. Embassy unveils one-year Fulbright teaching assistant opportunities for Kenyans.
United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced a critical cut-off point just 11 days away for Kenyan students through the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program.
The programme, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), offers a chance for Kenyan educators to spend an academic year in the United States, teaching their native language and culture.
Scheduled to run from 2025 to 2026, the Fulbright FLTA Programme targets educators from five African nations: Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania.
This initiative is designed to foster cross-cultural understanding by placing language teaching assistants in U.S. higher education institutions.
The programme aims to enhance Americans’ knowledge of foreign cultures and languages through direct interaction with native speakers.
Applicants must be Kenyan citizens, holding the necessary travel documents, and must apply through the binational Fulbright Commission or the US Embassy in Kenya.
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To be eligible, candidates must:
- Hold an undergraduate degree with a strong academic record; a Master’s degree is advantageous.
- Be an early career teacher or training to become one, with prior teaching experience preferred.
- Demonstrate fluency in English with recent test scores of no less than 550 (Paper Based TOEFL), 79-80 (Internet Based TOEFL – IBT), or 6.0 (IELTS).
- Show a sincere interest in teaching their native language and culture to US students.
- Be adaptable, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Applications must be submitted by September 10 through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy. The application portal is accessible via [apply.iie.org/flta2025]().
It is crucial to adhere to the requirements to be considered for this competitive programme.
Selected participants will spend approximately 9-10 months in the US, engaging in various roles from teaching language courses to leading conversation groups and participating in community events.
Additionally, they will have the opportunity to enhance their professional skills and increase their English proficiency through coursework and cultural exchange.
The Fulbright FLTA Programme not only enriches the educational experience of American students but also provides Kenyan educators with a platform to gain valuable international exposure. Participants will contribute to language programmes at US universities, helping to establish or support existing programs and integrating cultural elements into classroom learning.
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