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2012-2013 English Language Fellow Eligibility Criteria

    Required
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Master’s in TEFL/TESL, Applied Linguistics, or other  fields directly relevant to the accepted projects (TEFL/TESL certification required: State ESL endorsement or TEFL/TESL certificate consisting of minimum of 120 course hours and a supervised practicum).
  • Degree must be conferred by end of 2012 spring semester for regular cycle projects and by the end of 2012 summer semester for off-cycle projects.
  • Fellows must have minimum three years experience in teaching English to non-native speakers (one year of experience equals two semesters of 15-16 contact hours/week).*
  • Senior Fellows must have minimum four years of teacher training experience and one year of overseas TEFL experience.
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation from professional or academic contacts, including one letter from a current or most recent supervisor, submitted by references directly through the on-line application. Letters older than two years are considered invalid. Former Fellows must provide a written recommendation from the PAS/RELO overseeing the Fellow’s most recent fellowship.
  • If your qualifying degree was awarded by a non-U.S. institution you must have your degree evaluated by an educational credential evaluation service. Visit National Association of Credential Evaluation Services for a list of evaluation companies.
    Preferred
  • Fellow preference: teacher training and curriculum/materials development experience
  • Senior Fellows requirement: overseas experience in TEFL
  • Applicant has worked professionally in the TESOL field and has resided in the United States within the past five years.

    • *Exceptions made for Fellow projects in Indonesia: qualified applicants must have minimum two years experience in teaching English to non-native speakers (one year of experience equals two semesters of 15-16 contact hours/week).

    In addition to professional qualifications, successful Fellows have other qualities that prove beneficial for a successful fellowship; these include patience, flexibility, determination, and adaptability. They often have to deal with situations and conditions not common in the United States. Please consider the living conditions of (some) English Language fellowships in your decision to apply to the EL Fellow Program. Click here for a list of possible living conditions.
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