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2024 Fulbright Teaching Exchanges Program By the U.S. Government

Published on January 19, 2024

The Fulbright Teaching Exchanges Program presents a range of opportunities for K–12 educators hailing from the United States, as well as educators from primary and secondary schools in eligible countries and territories.

Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and representing various types of schools are highly valued in the Fulbright Teacher Exchanges.

Fulbright Teaching Exchanges Program Summary:

Host Country: United States of America (USA)
Category: Training | Fellowships
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Reward: Fully Sponsored
Deadline: February 19, 2024.

Fulbright Teaching Exchanges Program Details:

Fulbright Teacher Exchange participants equip their students with skills to successfully engage with the world by bringing an international perspective to U.S. schools.

Each year we send nearly 120 educators from across the United States to participate in programs abroad from two weeks to six months. Accepted educators have a wide range of teaching experience in public, private, or charter schools.

Eligibility Requirements for 2024 Fulbright Teaching Exchanges Program:

Details for this program may vary by country. In general, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Current secondary school-level, full-time teacher in an institution serving primarily a local population;
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
Five or more years of classroom experience as a teacher of English, English as a foreign language (EFL), mathematics, science, or social studies, including special education teachers in those subject areas;
Proficient in written and spoken English with a TOEFL score of 450 on the paper-based TOEFL or an equivalent English-language examination;**
Demonstrated commitment to continue teaching after completion of the program; and
A complete application.

Secondary-level teachers include both middle and high school teachers working with students between approximately 12 and 18 years of age. Teachers responsible for teaching additional grade levels must teach middle school or high school students more than 50% of their work time in order to be eligible for the program.