Armenia
3 English Teaching Assistant Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodSeptember StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
The Fulbright Program in Armenia aims to enhance educational and cultural ties between the United States and Armenia. U.S. Fulbright ETAs play a pivotal role by contributing to English language instruction and serving as cultural ambassadors for the U.S. Typically assigned to universities, educational institutions, and local educational organizations, the ETAs focus on advancing English language teaching in Armenia. ETAs are expected to collaborate with local teachers, co-teaching, leading discussions with students to enhance their speaking skills, or co-teaching foundational writing classes. Post may identify additional engagements based on the ETAs' backgrounds.
Grant Length
Grant Period
Grants will begin in September 2025 and end in June 2026.
Grant Length: 9 months.
Orientation
All grantees are required to attend a pre-departure orientation in June or July as a condition of their grant. The event is organized by IIE, virtual or in-person.
The U.S. Embassy will arrange an in-country orientation with the participation of the embassy section representatives that will be relevant to the grantees' stay in the country.
Candidate Profile
Well-rounded, articulate graduating seniors or recent graduates with an interest in international education and the initiative to teach conversational English at all levels will be considered. Degrees in the humanities and social sciences, with a focus on English, American studies, or education, are highly preferred. Successful candidates will not just be teaching English, but explaining the United States to local citizens who have little contextual understanding of America. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Successful candidates must be articulate, fluent English speakers and very self-directed.
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
The U.S. Fulbright Students are normally placed in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Many foreigners comment that Yerevan reminds them of a small-sized European city, with a population of around one million. There is enough downtown housing and many outdoor cafes, which stay open between mid-May to late October. There are several supermarkets where you can shop for food and housing amenities. There are also several malls in the city for clothing and other necessities. The cultural life is vibrant; Yerevan is home to several international festivals in film, documentaries, music, and theater; and in general, has a thriving performing arts scene. One of the fast-growing areas is the IT sector. Located in the heart of Armenia, Yerevan's location allows for regional travel both to the north and south. While many younger people understand and speak English, Russian is understood more widely.
Armenia is a safe and hospitable country. Crime is relatively low, and violent crime is sporadic. Vehicle break-ins and theft are the most common crimes. Armenia may have earthquakes and landslides. Land borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan remain closed and are patrolled by armed troops. There are ongoing tensions on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, some bordering areas in the country have increased risk after the recent hostilities.
The U.S. Fulbright Students will have to register in the Department of State STEP program. The embassy will organize an orientation meeting with the U.S. Embassy security and consular officers in September. The U.S. Fulbright Students will be in touch with the Public Engagement Specialist to receive guidance and clarifications on safety and security issues/questions. We recommend all applicants read the State Department's page on traveling to Armenia here: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/armenia.html.
Eligibility
3 Months
Degree Level of Applicant
- Bachelor's
- Master's
Foreign Language Proficiency
Knowledge of Armenian or Russian is helpful, but not expected.
Placement Type
- Middle School
- Secondary School
- University/Post-Secondary Institution
- Other Educational/Community Institution
The U.S. Embassy primarily focuses on placements at universities. ETAs are expected to commit to around 10-14 hours of teaching per week. In addition to this, ETAs are expected to engage in additional projects on the top of teaching hours at their host institution depending on degree and background. The U.S. Embassy may be closely involved in assigning the additional engagements.
Placement Locations
- Capital City
Supplementary Project
Post hosts a vibrant English Access afterschool program for students from rural communities and seeks ETAs who are willing to actively participate and support the program through various activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, visits to the afterschool program to discuss the United States, the development of materials, and other related initiatives. Post will collaborate directly with the ETA to engage them, either regularly or more sporadically, in such activities. Furthermore, ETAs may propose project ideas that contribute to a deeper understanding of the local culture and society. Such projects are seen as valuable opportunities to enhance the ETAs' understanding of the community while enriching the sharing of U.S. culture with the local audience.
Award Benefits
- A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
- International travel benefits
- Accident & sickness health benefits
- 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
- 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
- English language teaching preparatory course
Stipend Amount
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
One-Time Allowances
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
- Excess baggage fees
- Housing allowance (separate from living stipend)
- Research/Materials allowance
- Settling in allowance
- Local transportation allowance
Real estate companies typically charge a one-time fee, which is 50% of the rent amount, for their services.
Additional Grant Benefits
- Diplomatic pouch
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
Estimated cost of living would include the following categories (monthly):
Living costs: $1,000
Housing: $1,200-1,500 (including utilities; note, the utilities are paid by the tenant and not included in the negotiated rent amount.)
In-country transportation: $300
Dependents
Housing Arrangements
Grantees will be expected to arrange their housing. If requested the U.S. Embassy can provide additional guidance.