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Georgetown University/CIED is
pleased to announce that the English Language (EL) Fellow
Program is currently accepting applications for the Academic
Year 2006-2007 Fellowships. We invite you to share the
information about this unique opportunity for TESOL
professionals with your colleagues, students and other
interested parties. Please feel free to explore the Program’s
website and e-mail us with any questions you might have.
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 people of other countries. The EL Fellow Program
places highly qualified teachers with Master’s degrees in TEFL/TESL,
Applied Linguistics or related fields in all regions of the
world. Through
U.S. Embassy projects, Fellows gain international experience
while sharing their unique perspectives and expertise abroad.
FAST FACTS ABOUT THE PROGRAM
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The EL Fellow Program has
placed over 400 Fellows in 80 countries since 2001.
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All fellowships are funded
professional positions.
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Assignments are for a
ten-month period (September through June).
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Fellows cultivate
international experience teaching English in all regions of
the world.
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Fellows work on projects with
host country ministries of education, universities, teacher
training institutions and other language teaching
institutions.
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Fellows serve as full-time
ESL/EFL teachers, provide ESP instruction, design curricula,
develop teaching materials, conduct training workshops, and
carry out program evaluations/needs analyses.
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In the academic year
2006-2007, approximately 84 Fellows and 36 Senior Fellows
will participate in programs abroad.
FELLOW BENEFITS
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For the academic year
2006-2007, all Fellows receive:
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Living allowance covering the
cost of reasonable, safe and comfortable housing, food,
utilities, and local transportation.
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International round trip
transportation from the Fellow’s residence to the host
country.
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Basic medical/hospitalization
insurance coverage up to $50,000 per illness/injury.
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Miscellaneous allowances
(shipping, educational materials, and pre-departure
expense).
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In addition:
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Fellows receive $25,000 and
Senior Fellows receive $35,000.
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Senior Fellows receive an
allowance for in-country program activities and may request
a $5,000 dependent’s allowance.
TO APPLY, YOU
MUST HAVE
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U.S.
citizenship.
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MA in TESOL, Applied
Linguistics or related field.
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Minimum two years TESOL
professional experience.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION AND
TO APPLY PLEASE CONTACT
Magdalena Potocka
English Language
Fellow Program
Georgetown
University/CIED
PO Box 579400
Washington, DC
20057-9400
Tel: 202 687 6339
Fax: 202 687 2555
E-mail:
elf@georgetown.edu
Web:
elf.georgetown.edu |
