Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program – Teach Kiswahili in the U.S

The Fulbright FLTA Program is sponsored by the United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). As part of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, the Fulbright FLTA Program is designed to develop Americans’ knowledge of foreign cultures and languages by supporting teaching assistantships in more than 35 languages at hundreds of U.S. institutions of higher education. Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program

The program offers educators from over 55 countries the opportunity to develop their professional skills and gain first-hand knowledge of the U.S., its culture, and its people.

U.S. campuses enhance their teaching of languages and expose students to a true understanding of people of different nations.

Like the more than 1,800 Foreign Fulbright Fellows who enter U.S. academic programs each year, Fulbright FLTAs apply to the program through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) arranges academic placement for most Fulbright FLTA nominees and supervises participants during their stay in the United States.

If you are a non-U.S. college graduate or young teacher interested in applying to become a Fulbright FLTA, visit Apply for application information

Requirements & Eligibility

All Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program applicants must be nominated by a U.S. Embassy or a Fulbright Commission; independent applicants do not qualify. You are eligible to participate in the Fulbright FLTA program if you:

Reside in the country of nomination at the time of application
Possess the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree with a good academic record; Master’s degrees are highly desirable at many institutions
Are an early career teacher of English or training to become a teacher of English, or are an early career educator in a related field; prior teaching experience is preferred
Have a sincere interest in teaching your native language and culture to students in the U.S.
Are fluent in English, as demonstrated by a recent score of no less than 550 (Paper Based TOEFL), 79-80 (Internet Based TOEFL – IBT), or 6.0 (Overall Score International English Language Testing System – IELTS); test scores can be submitted to IIE by indicating the institutional code 2326 on the day of the test
Are able to work creatively and be self-reliant while being willing to work cooperatively as part of a team with faculty, staff, and students
Are flexible and have a willingness to learn
Are adaptable to living in rural or urban areas
Clearly demonstrate maturity, dependability, integrity, and professionalism
Do not hold U.S. citizenship; dual citizens are not eligible for the program participation