Published GENERAL INFORMATION/ PROVISION
The Thailand-United States Educational Foundation (Fulbright) announces the competition for the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA), a non-degree program sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State (ECA). The FLTA Program invites applications from young Thai teachers of English or in training to become teachers of English to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency and extend their knowledge of the cultures and customs of the United States while strengthening the instruction of foreign language at U.S. colleges and universities for nine months.
Fulbright FLTA participants may assist in up to twenty hours of Thai language classes a week and are
required to enroll in at least two courses per semester, one of which must be in U.S. Studies. The remaining coursework must relate to their careers in English language teaching. Coursework is offered on either an audit or credit basis. Fulbright FLTA participants will also be expected to facilitate cultural events, language clubs, and language tables.
FLTA Program has a tremendous multiplier effect in the U.S. and in the home countries of the FLTA
participants. U.S. universities benefit from the presence of a native foreign language speaker on their
campuses. FLTA participants provide teaching assistance, by serving in various capacities. FLTA participants and U.S. students have the unique opportunity to learn about each other’s culture and to build mutual understanding between the U.S. and other countries. FLTA participants also take courses in U.S. studies and in the teaching of English as a foreign language. Upon completion of the program, they return home, teaching English at their home countries with a high proficiency in English and are able to speak with authenticity and authority about the United States, its values and its people.
The selection will be based on the candidates’ leadership skills, ability to motivate students to learn, and interest in teaching their native language and culture to U.S. students. Ideal candidates for the FLTA Program have a desire to meet people and become a part of their host community by participating in community events and campus activities. FLTA participants should also be creative and self-reliant team players, who are able to maintain excellent relationships with faculty, staff, and students. FLTA Program is demand-driven and final selection is dependent on the ability to match the requests of U.S. host institutions with the language skills of the applicant pool. Final selection and placement of Fulbright FLTA participants will be organized by the Institute of International Education (11E) in the U.S. Funding: All FLTA participants receive a monthly stipend, health insurance, and travel support. The U.S. host institutions provide tuition waivers to support the required coursework.
IMPORTANT: This is a non-degree program. Any applicant who is seeking a U.S. degree should not apply for this Program.
Eligibility:
1 be a Thai citizen in good health;
2. be in early career English teachers at Thai universities or public secondary schools;
3. obtain at least Bachelor’s degree from Thai University or higher degree from a non-US institute;
4. preferable candidates who have little or no prior experience living in the United States;
5. be between at least 21 and no more than 35 years old by October 1, 2020;
6. be physically present in Thailand at the time of interview;
7. have a TOEFL score of no less than 79 (IBT) or 6.0 (IELTS) on a test taken within two years and valid before October 1, 2020; (For TOEFL examination, please directly visit website www.toefl.org for more information)
8. must return to Thailand upon completion of the nine-month program. The Program will NOT support any extension requests for applicants;
9. demonstrate maturity, dependability, integrity and professionalism.
10. be disqualified if plagiarism is found in application
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Each application must submit BOTH online and 6 sets of hard-copy application to TUSEF by the set deadline.
1. From March 10 to June 1, 2020, a preliminary online application will be available on website at
application.fulbrightthai.org The deadline for online application is Monday, June 1, 2020, at 12:00 pm (noon, Thailand local time, GMT+7.00).
2. The hard copies of the application set must include:
a) 6 photocopies of completed original application
b) 6 photocopies of university transcript(s)
c) 6 photocopies of eligible English score report (TOEFL or IELTS)
d) 1 letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope using the form attached in the online application
* PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE FAILURE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION MAKES AN APPLICANT INELIGIBLE
3. The above hard-copies can be sent by mail (THAILAND-U.S. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, THAI WAH
TOWER 1, rd FLOOR, 21/5 SOUTH SATHORN ROAD, BANGKOK 10120) or hand-delivered to the Foundation, but must arrive or EMS postmarked by JUNE 1, 2020, to be eligible for consideration. The Foundation is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
4. Further information can be obtained from the Foundation, TeL 0-2285-0581-2 ext. 104
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
March 10 – June 1, 2020, Preliminary online application available on the Foundation’s website
June 1, 2020, DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED THE PRELIMINARY ONLINE APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
July 2020, Screening and shortlisting of applications from qualified applicants Recommended applicants notified of interview place, date, and time Interview by Binational Selection Committee
August 2020, Candidates notified of the interview results
September 2020, On-line application submission by individual recommended candidate
September 2020, Deadline for completed final applications submitted to the Institute of International Education and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of U.S. Department of State (ECA) in Washington, D.C. for final selection
March/April 2021, Candidates notified of final selection results and U.S. host institution(s) of successful candidate(s)
June 2021, Pre-departure Orientation
