English Language Fellow Program

  United States

Washington D.C.

Term: Academic Year 
Dates: 2010-2011 Academic Year

Description: Georgetown Universitys Center for Intercultural Education and Development and the Monterey Institute of International Studies is pleased to announce that the English Language (EL) Fellow Program is currently accepting applications for U.S. Department of State-sponsored fellowships for the Academic Year 2010-2011. We anticipate 100 assignments in nearly 80 countries worldwide and we invite you to apply for this unique opportunity.

As English Language Fellows, graduates from MATESOL and similar programs are engaged in some of the most rewarding, exciting, and important international assignments the profession has to offer. EL Fellowships are opportunities for professional development and personal growth not just for recent MA TESOL graduates, but also for seasoned faculty who, upon return to their home institution, incorporate their fellowship experience into their courses and teaching methods.

We hope you will consider applying for an AY 2010-2011 fellowship. The application review is in process and the application deadline for priority consideration is March 1, 2010.

This program is also offered in other cities, please contact us for more information.

Highlights: English Language Fellow Organizes English Video Contest in Bengkulu, Sumatra (2008-2009)

-Katie McClintic
- EL Fellow in Benkulu-Sumatra, Indonesia                           
- Universitas Bengkulu

On June 17, 2008 the English Self-Access Center of the University of Bengkulu in Sumatra held an awards ceremony for the student winners of the English video competition, a project organized by English Language Fellow Katie McClintic and her university colleagues to encourage students to use English for promotional information videos about the local attractions. The 5-10 minute videos were submitted by 27 English classes with the participation of 217 students and judged by local government officials from the tourism department, the mayor, and the university rector, vice-rectors, and deans. The winning video was "Traditional Batik from Bengkulu." All entries were uploaded to video for public viewing.

The video project provided a real-life, meaningful, and highly motivating way for Indonesian students to practice their English skills. The project has also filled the void of tourism information available online for this remote part of Indonesia. In addition, the assistance from U.S. Embassy programs to the university has fostered very positive bilateral relations.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Master's Degree with a focus on TESL/TEFL (conferred by June of 2010)
- A minimum two years of professional TESL/TEFL experience; both teacher training and curriculum/materials development experience are helpful.
- Senior Fellows must have a minimum four years of teacher training experience.
- Overseas experience in TEFL and second language learning experience is desired.

Minimum Education: Masters

Cost in US$: 0

Salary / Pay: - Stipend: Fellows USD25,000; Senior Fellows USD35,000 - Living allowance covering the cost of reasonable, safe and comfortable housing (comparable to the standard of living in the country of assignment), food, utilities and local transportation. - International roundtrip transportation from the fellow's U.S. residence to the host country. - Supplemental health benefit program while abroad (not to replace any health insurance held by the fellow). - Miscellaneous allowances (shipping, educational materials, program activities, and pre-departure expenses).

Experience Required: yes

- A minimum two years of professional TESL/TEFL experience; both teacher training and curriculum/materials development experience are helpful. - Senior Fellows must have a minimum four years of teacher training experience; overseas experience in TEFL is helpful.

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is 1-2 months

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Georgetown University/ Monterey Inst. of Intl. Studies's Mission Statement: The English Language (EL) Fellow Program promotes English language learning around the world, and fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and those of other countries. It places talented and highly qualified U.S. educators with Masters degrees with a focus in TEFL/TESL or Applied Linguistics in all regions of the world. The EL Fellow Program promotes English language learning and enhances English teaching capacity abroad. Through U.S. embassy projects, 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.

Year Founded: 2001