Andorra
Region: Europe and Eurasia
4 FULBRIGHT TEACHING ASSISTANSHIPS Language Intermediate-level proficiency in Spanish or French is strongly recommended. Some knowledge of Catalan, the official language of the Principality of Andorra, is also recommended. Successful candidates must be articulate native-English speakers.
Grant period 10 months beginning of September to end of June. The grant period starts with a two-day orientation session organized by the Fulbright Post in Andorra. Grantees also attend orientation sessions and mid-year sessions organized by the Fulbright Commission in Spain.
Candidate profile Applications are welcome from candidates at all degree levels with the initiative needed to assist in teaching English to Andorran students. Preference will be given to candidates who have some knowledge of Catalan, Spanish and French. Preference will also be given to candidates who have experience in teaching either English, Catalan, Spanish, or French.
Affiliation The Fulbright Committee will match the grantee with an appropriate high school (grades 9 through 12). Details of assignments will be subject to communication between the Fulbright Committee and the school and based on the academic profile of the selected candidate and the school’s needs.
Specific program/country considerations Applicants should submit detailed descriptions of their study or career interests and also include well-thought-out and feasible proposals. Each host institution will tailor the assistantship to its language teaching needs and the grantee’s background, academic interests, and abilities. English Teaching Assistant activities may include: 1) serving as a resource person in conversation groups; 2) providing small group tutorials; 3) serving as an attendant in a language laboratory and 4) giving talks related to American studies in English classes or civic/school organizations.
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